Committees and Chairpersons

All Chapter members have an opportunity to be active participants in our Chapter! Below is a list of committees with a brief description of the responsibilities, as well as the Board member who oversees that committee. As your schedule allows, please consider how you can bring your area of expertise and past talents to aid your Chapter.

You can contact the respective Board member directly with questions or join the committee. We’ve tried to make it easy for everyone to participate!

COMMUNICATIONS / MEDIA

Board Member: Communications Director: Angelica Dela Roca, Allied ASID, communications@azn.asid.org

Desert Design Magazine Chair/Editor: Trisha Nevado, ASID Student, tnevado@asu.edu

The Desert Design Magazine (DDM) is a tri-annual digital/print publication.

• The magazine reaches approximately 800 practitioner members and industry partners by mail and is available to the public in a digital version.
• Researches relevant articles related to our industry for publication.
• Coordinate intake of articles for each issue.
• Submits all information to the Graphic Designer.
• Supervises the proofing process

Communications Chair: Gabrielle Cruz, ASID Student

Social Media Chair: Miranda Gwilliam, ASID Industry Partner

Website Chair: OPEN

• Update information on the website and blog posts
• Work with Administrator to include pertinent information

MEMBERSHIP

Board Member: Membership Director: Nicole Thomas, ASID Industry Partner Rep  membership@azn.asid.org

Membership – Ambassador: Laurie Clark, ASID Industry Partner Rep, laurie.clark@sherwin.com ­

• Assists at membership meetings and events to meet and greet arriving members & guests ­
• Assist with registration check­in ­
• Ambassadors are outgoing and welcoming ­
• Know the chapter to answer questions ­
• Provide general guidance during events

Membership – Recruitment, and Retention Chair: OPEN

• Promote new membership in ASID ­
• Work to retain ASID existing members ­
• Work to engage and retain

Membership – Mentoring Program Chair:  OPEN

• ­Establish a mentoring program between
• Professional Members and Allied Members who seek to elevate their current business or branch into a secondary area of expertise.
• Promote the advancement of practices through NCIDQ professional accreditation

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Board Member: Professional Development Director: OPEN

Program Chair:  OPEN

• Establishes Membership Meeting focus and venues.
• ­Recruits speakers and coordinates travel logistics as required.
• ­Coordinates contracts and insurance requirements with venues.
• ­Coordinates meeting logistics (seating, food & beverage, AV, handouts, etc)

Emerging Professionals Chair: OPEN

• ­Supports designers in the early stages of their career and practitioners seeking to improve their practices ­
• Fosters networking with peers ­
• Promotes working with Industry Partners
• ­Develop Emerging Professionals Mentoring program ­
• Coordinate program to help prepare for the NCIDQ exam

Student Affairs Chair: OPEN

• Works with College Interior Design ASID Chapters & Design Groups to educate and encourage student interest in ASID
• ­Coordinates student activities ­
• Coordinates Real World Design Week ­
• Oversight of Student Charrette Competition ­
• Oversight of Scholarship Program for Student Advancement to Allied ASID Membership ­

AT LARGE DIRECTOR – INDUSTRY PARTNER LIASION

Board Member: At Large Director­: Amanda Pienta, ASID Industry Partner Rep, at-­large@azn.asid.org

Cocktails + Conversation Chair:  OPEN

• ­Monthly Program for Designers and Industry Partners
• Promote marketing assistance and networking opportunities ­
• Assist Industry Partners in promoting their business with ASID practitioners
• ­Encourage cross-promotion and business opportunities with other Industry Partners

FINANCE

Board Member: Finance Director: Gretchen Palmer, ASID Allied finance@azn.asid.org

• Chapter Fundraising

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Board Member: President: Amber Khan, ASID, president@azn.asid.org ­