About IIDA
'20-21 Board Members

President
Ali Allred

President
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Work Program Architects | Member Since: 2013 | Hampton Roads
President-Elect
Jessica Ritter

President-Elect
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Glavé & Holmes | Member Since: 2005 | Richmond
VP of Communications
Lauren Austin

VP of Communications
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Baskervill | Member Since: 2015 | Richmond
VP of Advocacy & Professional Development
Joanna Pitman

VP of Advocacy & Professional Development
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Workplace Solutions | Member Since: 2019 | Hampton Roads
VP of Sponsorship
Christina Vitale

VP of Sponsorship
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USN | Member Since: 2015 | Hampton Roads
VP of Forums
Debbie Arredondo

VP of Forums
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Global Furniture Group | Member Since: 2018 | Richmond
VP of Industry Outreach
Tim Stone

VP of Industry Outreach
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CF Stinson | Member Since: 2019 | Richmond
VP of Signature Events
Terry Umberger

VP of Signature Events
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Interface | Member Since: 2009 | Hampton Roads
Director of Student Outreach - VCU
Pooja Gulati

Director of Student Outreach - VCU
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Pooja Gulati Designs | Member Since: 2020 | Richmond
Director of Student Outreach - VT
April Young

Director of Student Outreach - VT
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Hughes Associates | Member Since: 2019 | Southwest VA
Director of Media
Leah Embrey

Director of Media
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Glavé & Holmes | Member Since: 2020 | Richmond
Director of Hampton Roads
IIDA VAWV

Director of Hampton Roads
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If you are interested in planning events within Richmond, join our board!
Director of Richmond
IIDA VAWV

Director of Richmond
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If you are interested in planning events within Virginia Beach/Norfolk, join our board!
Director of Administration
Jennifer Thomas

Director of Administration
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MOI, Inc | Member Since: 2018 | City Center: Hampton RoadsGET INVOLVED
Our chapter works diligently to be a champion within the industry. We advocate for the profession at all levels of government and monitor legislation within the Commonwealth that could impact our licensure in Virginia and West Virginia. We also seek to expand the knowledge and professionalism of our members with events, such as workshops, CEU’s, tours, panels, and share technology, trends and best practices to improve the value that interior designers bring to their communities. Finally, we are sustainably and socially conscious by giving back to the communities we reside in and hosting events that benefit local nonprofits and the environment.
Join us in helping to further implement our chapter’s values to the VAWV design community!