Lisa Statkiewicz, IIDA // President
The President shall be the principal elected Officer of the Chapter and shall in general direct all of the business and affairs of the Chapter. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Chapter Board of Directors. The President may appoint, subject to the review of the Chapter Board, standing committees, ad-hoc committees, and their respective chairs. The President shall be an ex-officio member of all committees except the Nominating Committee and may sign, with another proper Officer of the Chapter authorized by the Board of Directors, any deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts, or other instruments which the Board has authorized to be executed, except in cases where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board or by these Bylaws or by statue to some other Officer.

• If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be? Take a class on Bonsai tree care and maintenance OR pottery throwing OR glass blowing.  Probably in that order
  
• If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?  Kauai.  Been there twice.  Could grow all my food year round and become a potter/bonsai specialist.  (& make the pots for the bonsai)
• Why is your involvement with IIDA NE important to you? I know I say this all the time.  In my career there is a clear line in my career growth from being involved with the IIDA.  I was not aware of how much I would grow just based on working with others from outside where I worked and learning from them.  This potential is there for everyone if they take the opportunity to be involved.  I really wish I joined a committee much earlier than I did.
  

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Deepa Venkat, IIDA // President Elect
In the absence of the President or in the event of his/her/their inability or refusal to act, the President-Elect shall perform the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all of the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the President. At the expiration or termination for any reason of the President’s term of office, the President-Elect automatically shall succeed to the office of President, subject to the provisions of Article VIII, Section 4 of these Bylaws.

• If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be? Hiking
  
• If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?  Anyplace I can hike, tucked away in the mountains.
  
• Why is your involvement with IIDA NE important to you? For me, IIDA means a place for opportunity, connection, and professional development. My strong desire to give back to the community, engage with my peers, advocate for each other and what we do, and celebrate Design led me to be part of IIDA

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Kara Hanson, IIDA // Past President
The Immediate Past President shall be responsible for the strategic and long-range planning activities of the Chapter, and shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned by the President or Chapter Board of Directors. The Immediate Past President shall oversee the activities of the Nominating Committee and shall be responsible for oversight of the Chapter’s IIDA Foundation Fund, if applicable. These duties shall include recommendation and supervision of appropriate committees to formulate programs and recommend policies relating to those issues. The Immediate Past President shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned by the President or Chapter Board of Directors.

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• If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be? I would travel down the Cape with my husband and our dogs and enjoy a nice long beach day (beach beverages and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich are a must!). I would then round out the day with an al fresco dinner in a downtown neighborhood!  There is nothing better than a Cape Cod summer and I cannot wait for my annual Cape trip 2022.  
• If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why? I love where I live here in Massachusetts! I love having 4 seasons and I love that I can be in the mountains and 2 hours later I can be in an amazing city, Boston and another 2 hours later I can be at the beach down the Cape.  Variety is the spice of life and New England brings its A game.
• Why is your involvement with IIDA NE important to you? IIDA NE has gifted me skills and professional development that I am not necessarily able to develop in my day to day job. I have learned management skills, communication skills and leadership skills that have amplified my career in invaluable ways. I have also met amazing people who will be lifelong friends and individuals whom I cannot imagine my life without. 

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Colleen Wallace, IIDA // Vice President of Chapter Events
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.

• If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be? Be on the water, in a sailboat with my pack (hubs, babies, and pup).
• If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why? I love where we live in Newburyport, but Paris would be nice!
• Why is your involvement with IIDA NE important to you? Deepening connections across the industry, the mentorship outside of the office, and the opportunity to gain even more experience with the variety of leadership and team building roles IIDA has allowed me to be part of.

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Daryl Avery Swanson, Industry IIDA // Vice President of Communications
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.

• If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be? Spend the day with my family ❤
• If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why? I love to travel around the world and experience new cultures, but I will always want to have a homebase surrounded by my family. I’ll go where they go.
• Why is your involvement with IIDA NE important to you? I really enjoy looking at things holistically, understanding everyone’s perspective, mapping how we can be more strategic and efficient so we can continue to do more for the design community in New England.

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Rachel Winston, IIDA //  Vice President of Community Engagement
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.

• If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be? Go to the beach! Nothing to me is more relaxing and revitalizing.
• If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why? An oceanside house, anywhere on the North Shore in MA. The ocean is an instant escape for me – at the end of a busy day of work it would be amazing to walk out the door and feel like I’m instantly on a mini vacation.
• Why is your involvement with IIDA NE important to you? It is important to me to be connected to my industry as a whole and be working towards a common goal(s). I get to meet, work with and learn from so many people through IIDA that I may have never crossed paths with otherwise.

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Robina Shepherd, Associate IIDA // Vice President of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
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.

• If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be? Shop for myself with someone else’s money
• If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why? If I could live anywhere, I’d live in London, England.  Why?  Why not?!  The history, the architecture, the fashion, the shopping and of course the British accents.
• Why is your involvement with IIDA NE important to you? Professional organizations can play a very important role in a person’s career, but they aren’t always welcoming to everyone.  As VP of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion my hope is to assist in ensuring that IIDA NE and the organization at large are inclusive spaces for all.

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Leah Raabe, Industry IIDA // Vice President of Membership
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.

• If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be? Take my Vespa to the coast and scooter around, find a place to settle in and read a book.
• If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why? Eastern Caribbean, I love the weather, the people, the laid back environment. The color of the ocean, no winter clothes closet, snorkeling. West Indies food, the flora, the fauna.
• Why is your involvement with IIDA NE important to you? I started volunteering over a decade ago and am now a board member. Being a part of IIDA requires a lot of time and effort but I believe you get back the energy that you put into something and this is true with our New England chapter. The skills to plan, present and work as a team has been invaluable to me. I have made lifelong contacts that wouldn’t have been possible without IIDA.

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Annie Tudryn, Industry IIDA // Vice President of Professional Development
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.

• If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be? Antiquing throughout New England. I love hunting for treasures.
• If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why? I love Nantucket. I think it is such a magical place with so much history. I am happiest around water so being near the ocean always makes me smile. 
• Why is your involvement with IIDA NE important to you? I love being part of the design community and I think it is important to participate, volunteer,and support the efforts of our community. It's an amazing experience to have a small impact on shaping the IIDA NE experience for my peers.

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Amelia Papadakis, IIDA // Vice President of Sponsorship
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.

• If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be? Explore a new town/city
• If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why? Florence, Italy. I lived there for a bit during college and I miss it every day! The pace of life, the food, and the architecture and art is incredible. It’s also a perfect hub to get you to other European cities without feeling as touristy as Rome!
• Why is your involvement with IIDA NE important to you? Being a part of IIDA NE has introduced me to so many amazing people and expanded my network to help me leverage many new opportunities I may not otherwise have. My colleagues in this committee inspire, empower, and encourage me every day to keep working towards a shared mission while also helping me fulfill personal goals. I couldn’t ask for a better group of people to be a part of!

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Nicole Ward, Associate IIDA // Vice President of Student Engagement
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.