Inspiration, Innovation, and Impact at IIDA Oregon NEXT Breakfast! Excited to attend the IIDA Oregon NEXT Breakfast at the University of Oregon Portland Campus! This Annual Keynote Speaker Series brings together industry leaders who are shaping the future of design, business, and workplace strategy. Amina Moreau Amina Moreau is a chronic entrepreneur, having co-founded five…
It’s been a very IIDA week. IIDA National hosted all the Vice Presidents of Advocacy in Chicago for the annual Advocacy Symposium. The room was energizing and Marci Merola, IIDA’s Director of Advocacy, did not disappoint. We talked where we’ve been, where we are today, and the future of legislation for our regions. My heart…
Kendra Shea, NCIDQ, IIDA Kendra Shea first earned her AAS in 2010 from New York School of Interior Design and started her career at a startup hospitality firm with a design focus on nightclub and restaurant renovations. After leaving the east coast she then continued her education earning her BAA in 2015 from The Art…
Company Name: Dennis’ 7 Dee’s Your Name: Paige Tisdale Local Rep’s Position/Years?: 3.5 IIDA member since: 2021 Involved on the IIDA Oregon Chapter Board? Director of Signature Events We are a local, family-owned and operated Portland business providing landscaping services and garden centers across the region. We offer premium residential and commercial landscaping and Interior…
Company Name: Ankrom Moisan Number of years in business? 41 years Involved on the IIDA Oregon Chapter Board? Clare Goddard, Immediate Past President 2023-Present, President 2022-2023, President Elect 2021-2022, VP of Communications 2010-2011 Roberta Pennington, VP of Advocacy 2021-Present, President 2008-2009 Jenna Mogstad, VP of Communications 2023-Present, Director of Website 2021-2023 Emily Feicht, Director of…
Company Name: Mohawk Group Your Name: Beth Gish & Mia Allen Local Rep’s Position/Years? Beth 12 years/Mia 6 months IIDA member since: Beth 2012/ Mia 2013 Involved on the IIDA Oregon Chapter Board? If so, list position: Beth: VP of Advocacy, VP of Membership and Chapter Advisor Mia: VP of Student Affairs, President Elect, President, Past…
As we step into 2024, the IIDA Oregon Chapter is gearing up for an exciting year filled with new initiatives and a renewed commitment to our members. Drawing upon our recent winter board retreat, the Western Region Chapter Leadership Conference, and Winter Chapter Leadership Conference we’ve had a busy end of year collaborating, reflecting, and…
Name: Dawn Viar Company/Position: Nora by Interface/Account Executive/2 months IIDA member since: 2006 Why are you a member of IIDA? To network with my favorite people, support our profession and stay in touch with our interior design community. Favorite IIDA event: Annual Celebration What are you currently working on? Having fun learning the ropes of my…
Julio Braga, FIIDA, LEED AP New York, New York Julio Braga is a Principal at FCA in New York where he leads the Interiors Practice. He holds a Diploma in Architecture from the University of Buenos Aires and has been living and practicing in NYC for over 25 years. Previously, he was Managing Director of…
Name: Makayla Page Company/Position: Carlson Veit Junge Architects PC, Interior Designer IIDA member since: 2018 Why are you a member of IIDA? I’m a member of IIDA because it offers an amazing opportunity to meet other professionals who are just as excited and passionate about interiors as I am. The ability to learn and grow…
Company Name: Haworth Your Name: Jessica Simpson (Becker) IIDA member since: 2016 Involved on the IIDA Oregon Chapter Board? I am new to the IIDA Oregon chapter but was part of the Southern California Board as VP of Communications. I am excited to learn how I can become more involved in the Oregon Chapter! Haworth is…
Company Name: Absolute Resource Your Name: Jayson Gates Local Rep’s Position/Years?: Owner / Principle 14 years IIDA member since: 2005 At Absolute Resource, our mission is to build enduring relationships with design professionals and the most creative, innovative brands in the world. Based in the Pacific Northwest and celebrating over 10-years in operation, we are…
Company Name: LRS Architects Services: Architecture, Interior Design and Master Planning Number of years in business: 47 Involved on the IIDA Oregon Chapter Board? Britney Hale, Director of Membership 2023-2024 Amalia Mohr, President 2011-2012 LRS Architects is an award-winning practice driven by a passion for good design that goes beyond aesthetics to create vibrant communities…
Hello! My name is Emily Wright and I am happy to introduce myself as your new IIDA Oregon Chapter President for the 2023-2024 board year! Thank you again to everyone who was able to join us at the Color Block Party Annual Celebration. It was such a fun and inspiring night for us to celebrate…
March 27th, 2023 McKenna Hall, IIDA, NCIDQ Director of Social Justice | IIDA Oregon Chapter Client Business Manager | Steelcase A special thank you, for a special event! On March 2nd, the IIDA Oregon Chapter hosted the 2023 Next Breakfast. We were honored to have Tejara Brown, Dr. Steven Nakana & Rebecca Alexander as the…
January 17th, 2023 Clare Goddard, IIDA, NCIDQ President | IIDA Oregon Chapter Senior Associate Designer | Ankrom Moisan Updated IIDA Oregon Chapter event dates released! This past December, the IIDA Oregon Chapter board met in person for an all day retreat to collaborate, reflect and look to the upcoming year. We had a productive and…
