President

Kara Hanson, IIDA
SGA

President-Elect

Lisa Statkiewicz, IIDA
Bergmeyer

Past President

Nico Flannery-Pitcher, IIDA
Lavallee Brensinger Architects

Vice President
of Advocacy

Krista Easterly, IIDA
Sasaki

This position is responsible for the legislative and regulatory issues and affairs of IIDA NE, keeping the Board and members updated with legislative news, licensing issues, and much more.

Vice President
of Chapter Events

Colleen Wallace, IIDA
Gensler

This position is responsible for overseeing all details pertaining to the Business Leaders Breakfast, Design Awards and Fashion Show events, serving as the Board liaison to these events and their committees, and much more.

Vice President
of Communication

Daryl Avery Swanson, Industry IIDA
New England Paradigm

This position is primarily responsible for the public relations and promotion of IIDA NE to not only the members but also the public. This includes but is not limited to branding, graphics, website, newsletters, social media, communication strategy and much more.

Vice President of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

Robina Shepherd, Associate IIDA
OTJ

This position is responsible for development of chapter EDI programs and creation of resources. These duties shall include recommendation and supervision of appropriate teams to formulate programs and recommend policies relating to those issues.

Vice President
of Membership

Leah Raabe, Industry IIDA
MDC Interior Solutions

This position is responsible for the promotion of membership including but not limited to retention, recruitment, assessing and fulfillment of chapter level membership benefits and much more.

Vice President
of Community Engagement

Rachel Winston, IIDA
CBT

This position is responsible for the leadership of the Philanthropic efforts and charitable giving within the Chapter. Working with their Committee, recommendations are made to the Board of Directors for activities with Charitable Organizations and donations to Charitable Organizations per year.

Vice President of
Professional Development

Deepa Venkat, IIDA
SGA

This position is responsible for the creation, execution and delivery of all IIDA NE professional education offerings, increasing the awareness of the profession and IIDA NE, obtaining membership interest in program offerings and much more.

Vice President of
Providence City Center

Jennifer Hanson, Industry IIDA
Mohawk

This position is responsible for maintaining a presence within the Providence City Center, including but not limited to program development, membership recruitment and engagement and much more.

Vice President of
Sponsorship

Amelia Papadakis, IIDA
Bergmeyer

This position is responsible for creating and executing all IIDA NE sponsorship programs, solicitation of chapter sponsors, and working with various IIDA NE committees on benefit management and fulfillment.

Vice President of
Student Engagement

Nicole Ward, Associate IIDA
NBBJ

This position is responsible for the development and continuation of IIDA NE Student Campus Centers, developing and overseeing student benefit programs, enhancing the awareness of the profession within the student community, and serving as an overall liaison between IIDA NE and all students.

Board Advisor

 Matt Hyatt, IIDA
Bergmeyer