Lifelong Leadership Program
IIDA New England recognizes the need to support our members with professional development opportunities appropriate to their varying levels of experience. Our Lifelong Leadership Programs (LLP) is squarely focused on our chapter's mission to increase the value to our members by supporting continued advancement and development throughout their careers. Click on the links below to learn more about these much sought after and award winning programs!
Leadership Exploration and Development (LEAD)
Leadership Exploration & Development (LEAD)
Developed in 2019, the Leadership Exploration & Development (LEAD) program squarely focuses on our chapter's mission to increase the value of our members by supporting continued advancement and development throughout their careers. While our incredibly successful Emerging Leaders Network (ELN) program supports those that are in the earlier stages of their career, the LLP off ers a "next step" as those professionals move into subsequent stages of their careers, including senior leadership positions at their companies. Ideal LEAD-ers have at least 10 years and a maximum of 15 years of experience in the design industry and have significant experience leading project teams that they can reflect upon during the program.
We've designed LEAD to do two things:
Provide programs of value for mid-career and senior-level interior professionals.
Leverage the demonstrated success of our signature leadership development program, The ELN, as a model for an expanded leadership development program to positively impacts more members as they advance to positions of project and company (and chapter) leadership.
Many graduates of the program have gone on to chair IIDA NE committees, hold seats on our Board of Directors, and – most importantly – to achieve leadership positions on their project teams and within their respective companies. The impact of this year-long program on company business and leadership development is well-recognized by principals throughout our design community.
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LEAD Chairs: Amy Hill
Jordan Bradley
Angela Dewar
Connie Fong
Jennifer Lyle
Courtney Kresel
Becky Nichols
Nicole Ward
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LEAD Co-Chairs: Amy Hill & Lois Goodell
Katelyn Cantelli
William Carr
Krista Easterly
Charlotte Green
Kaitlin Mangan
Glenda Lopez
Amanda Pouliot
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LEAD Co-Chairs: Andrea Coan & Lois Goodell
Developed in 2019, the Leadership Exploration & Development (LEAD) program squarely focuses on our chapter's mission to increase the value of our members by supporting continued advancement and development throughout their careers. While our incredibly successful Emerging Leaders Network (ELN) supports early-career designers, the LLP offers a "next step" as those designers move into subsequent stages of their careers, including senior leadership positions at their companies. Ideal LEAD-ers have at least 10 years and a maximum of 15 years of experience in the design industry and have significant experience leading project teams that they can reflect upon during the program.
Brittani Fleury
Stephanie Jones
Jim LaValley
Jennifer Lipset
Kara Mazzotta
Emily Modoono
Shelley Pass
Jillian Tara
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LEAD Co-Chairs: Andrea Coan & Lois Goodell
Developed in 2019, the LEAD (Leadership Exploration & Development) program squarely focuses on our chapter's mission to increase the value of our members by supporting continued advancement and development throughout their careers. While our incredibly successful Emerging Leaders Network (ELN) supports early-career designers, the LLP offers a "next step" as those designers move into subsequent stages of their careers, including senior leadership positions at their companies. Ideal LEAD-ers have at least 10 years and a maximum of 15 years of experience in the design industry and have significant experience leading project teams that they can reflect upon during the program.
Melanie Chamoff
Andrea Costello
Kristine Dudley
Lauren Maggio
Liz Kaminoh
Matthew Newman
Lyuba Sardanova
Melissa Spiga
Amanda Vigneau
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LEAD Co-Chairs: Andrea Coan & Lois Goodell
Developed in 2019, the LEAD (Leadership Exploration & Development) program squarely focuses on our chapter's mission to increase the value of our members by supporting continued advancement and development throughout their careers. While our incredibly successful Emerging Leaders Network (ELN) supports early-career designers, the LLP offers a "next step" as those designers move into subsequent stages of their careers, including senior leadership positions at their companies. Ideal LEAD-ers have at least 10 years and a maximum of 15 years of experience in the design industry and have significant experience leading project teams that they can reflect upon during the program.Jovana Abu-Ali
Corinne Barthelemy
Amanda Cleveland
Suzanne DiSalvo
Jocelyn Downing
Sarah Gosson
Amanda Hastings
Kalyn Pavlinic
Melanie Pellegrini
Aimee Schefano
Corie Smith
Deepa Venkat
Emerging Leaders Network
Developed in 2013, the Emerging Leaders Network (ELN) answered one of the top requests from principals – provide specific professional development training to individuals in the chapter. Curriculum prepares participants with at least 3 years and a maximum of 8 years of experience in the design industry for leadership roles through a series of interactive seminars covering a wide spectrum of skills and business fundamentals over an 11-month program.
The program is free for participants, even non-IIDA members. In exchange for the invaluable training the participants receive, their companies agree to pay for the individual’s IIDA membership the following year and, once graduated from the ELN, participants are encouraged to join an IIDA NE committee to continue to develop their leadership skills while strengthening their ties to our community.
Many graduates of the program have gone on to chair IIDA NE committees, hold seats on our Board of Directors, and – most importantly – to achieve leadership positions on their project teams and within their respective companies. The impact of this year-long program on company business and leadership development is well-recognized by principals throughout our design community.
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ELN Co-Chairs: Matthew Newman & Melisa Donato
Melissa Cipirano
Larissa DaSilva
Kimberly Higgins
Fabiola Lara
Ashley Maggiacomo
Tara Martin
Amanda Meady
Amanda Oski
Cody Peinovich
Emily Pereira
Ashley Sayers
Ana Sirota
Meredith Tobias
Amanda Vieu
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ELN Co-Chairs: Matthew Newman & Amber Ghory
Gold Andrews
Sofi Ashraf
Ariana Baird
Erin Casey
Tora Coursey
Bri Dazio
Allison Hohn
Chloe Housenger
Stephanie Lowe
Amanda Mersereau
Amelia Papadakis
Brittney Prest
Katie Skeeles
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ELN Co-Chairs: Lisa Bonnet & Amber Ghory
Samantha Carson
Julia Donahue
Margaret Gammill
Alexandra Haslett
Emma Hyson
Paige LaBreche
Maureen Lyne
Carly McDougall
Meghen Mendes
Genevieve Messina
Sarah Burrows
Zoe Nemetz
Schuyler Pratt
Autumn Thompson
Hannah Weiner
Jessica Williams
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Co-chairs: Ryanne Sanderson, Lisa Bonnet
The 2020 class created and hosted our first ever Emerging Experience Series which was the winner of IIDA's Best Thing Ever Award!
Ben Abbett
Samantha Arel
Haley Baker
Samantha Eisenbud
Kerri Estano
Kayleigh Fraser
Kaitlyn Gannon
Rachel Giorgi
Mallory Hudak
Catherine Keywan
Christie McInnis
Gloria Norris
Carolina Otero
Jennifer Phan
Kimberly Quinlan
Molly Randell
Kelsey Rogers
Kristin Tedford
Cora Visnick
Ritsa Konstantinidis
Diana Bradley
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Co-chairs: Ryanne Sanderson, Kristin Albrizio
Alison Berg
Alison Buckley
Allison Albanese
Ashleigh Savage
Bethany Burns
Brittney Durocher
Charlotte Noyes
Danielle Boucher
Elaina Burke
Isle Keijser
Jacquie Pettee
Jana Van Wijk
Jennifer Lyle
Jessica Griffin
Jessica Woods
Jillian Tara
Katrina Eliadis
Katya Stassen
Komal Soni
Lauren Pulver McGrath
Maria Martinez Romo
Marissa Walczak
Nicole Ward
Rachel Lodi
Swathi de Faria
Taylor Shaw
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Co-chairs: Ryanne Sanderson, Kristin Albrizio
Alyssa Tompkins
Ani Moushigian
Emily Bulkeley
Charlotte Green
Chris Boehm
Corie Lynn Smith
Dorothy Deak
Gabby Picarello
Kristyn Hill - Emerging Leader of
the Year
Julie Jaenicke
Kelsey Creamer
Laura Tomlinson
Lauren Ecker
Luke Tanguay
Molly Sherman
Olivia Perry
Rachel Winston
Bre Reboca
Stephanie Lopez de Verzana
Andy Vieira
Emily Washek
Kendra Morales
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Co-chairs: Nick Borseti, John Hasson
Andrea Alaownis - Emerging Leader of the Year
Sara Al-Otaibi
Zoe Benson
Michelle Bristol
Alexandra Carleo
Josh Cunningham
Alex Desaulniers
Krista Easterly
Caroline Feran
Faegheh Koohestani
Brittany Long
Kelly McFerran
Kara McGuane
Karen Sakey
Sarah Sopelak
Lauren Beshara
Danielle Dickerman
Lauren Perich
Hannah Smith
Sara Zangardi
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Board Liaison: Brittney Herrera
Co-chairs: Nick Borseti, John Hasson
Brianna Souza
Brigette Lamarche
Charisse Marchesi Smith
Christina Gomes
Colleen Barrett
Gabrielle Pitocco
Jessica Porter
Jim LaValley
Kerry Zwierzko
Kim Boutwell - Emerging Leader of
the Year
Mallory Schoendorf
Nancy Santorelli
Rachel Redfearn
Rebecca Emanuel
Rebecca Polhamus
Theresa Bartlett
Darian Burch
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Board Liaisons: Corinne Barthelemy, Brittney Herrera
Co-chairs: Mai Nguyen, Sylvia Deluca
Alexa Anderson
Annmarie Gasperini
Brittany Page
Christina Dubrule
Cecilia Hardy
Erin Polansky
Jenna Boscio
Jennifer Baker
Kara Mazzotta
Kate Francis
Maggie Mitchell
Melanie Manley
Peining Lu
Rachel Cerulli-Mole
Rouba Haykal
Sarah Long - Emerging Leader of the Year
Sonja Randell
Stacey Rollins
Stephanie Jones
Tara Reilly
Veronica Emig
Jen Reese
Samantha Weinstein
Design Leaders Network
Developed in 2012, the annual Principals Roundtable (PRT) was a way for the chapter to give back to firm leaders in our community with an incredible speaker and networking with their peers while providing a platform for feedback on the work we do as a chapter and how we could best support design firms. In 2020 so many things for our design community changed and it was time for the PRT to change as well.
Our two successful Lifelong Leadership Programs (LLP): Emerging Leaders Network (ELN) and Leadership Exploration and Development (LEAD), have provided valuable resources for designers with up to 15 years of experience; however, neither program specifically supported firm leaders who not only tackle design but management, mentorship and coaching of staff, business development and maintaining client relationships. By shifting the annual PRT to a quarterly program, the Design Leaders Network (DLN), is designed to be a forum for high-level conversation around firm leadership that would support the community’s design leaders in their career advancement. The programs are invite-only to allow the guest list to be tailored for the topic at hand and for smaller intimate conversations rather than a seminar format. Ideal DLN’ers have at least 10 years of experience in the design industry and have significant experience leading project teams as well as leading within a design firm from a senior position. These conversations are recapped and given to attendees as a way to engage with the topic further in their own settings.