People choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons. For some, it offers the chance to give something back to the community or make a difference to the people around them. For others it provides an opportunity to develop new skills or build on existing experience and knowledge. Whatever the reason is, we at IIDA New England are blessed with a large source of incredible volunteers. Committees are a wonderful opportunity to meet and network with other members during committee discussions and collaborations. Interested in becoming a volunteer?

Learn about open positions here!

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
— Helen Keller

  • Advance and advocate for the practice of interior design, including advocating for professional registration throughout New England.

    - Amanda Vigneau (VP of Advocacy)
    - Sarah Lesher (K-12 Task Force Chair)
    - Robin Adams
    - Denge Angola
    - Krista Easterly
    - Kara Hanson
    - Katie Hood
    - Matt Hyatt
    - Ritsa Konstantinidis (K-12 Task Force)
    - Stephanie McGoldrick
    - Catherine Mojo (K-12 Task Force)
    - Scott Montemerlo (K-12 Task Force)
    - Emily Noel
    - Megan Parsons (K-12 Task Force)
    - Ryanne Sanderson (K-12 Task Force)
    - Felice Silverman

  • The Building Leaders Breakfast unites people from the design profession and the business community to discuss contemporary workplace issues and to receive insights and inspiration from prominent business leaders. It is the region’s premier networking and promotional event for professionals in interior design, architecture, construction, engineering, real estate and furniture industries, as well as their clients. It is accompanied with an Honoree Reception the night before to celebrate an influential person within the design community that will be recognized at the breakfast. This is a great social event to connect with peers and create energy in the New England IIDA community and the BLB Committee is a passionate group of individuals dedicated to creating an annual leadership event that engages and empowers individuals to achieve their goals and recognizing outstanding leadership within the local design community.

    - Allison Hemeon (Vice President of Chapter Events)
    - Alison Berg (Co-Chair)
    - Allison Hall (Co-Chair)
    - Madeline Avina
    - Katie Chapman
    - Sandi Cooper
    - Isabel Davern
    - Edward Devine
    - Claudia DiCesare
    - Corinna Ghilardi
    - Trevor Judd
    - Emily Logan

  • Interested in writing, graphics, social media, the Wire, or any other exciting part of this committee? The Communications team has their hand in all aspects of the IIDA NE community and is the heart of it all! Our mission is to communicate all pertinent information that the chapter has to relay to its members and industry. Our internal goals are for each individual to find ways that their involvement in the committee can augment their professional development.

    - Julia Donahue (Vice President of Communications)
    - Katie Corcoran (Podcast Chair)
    - Kristina DeAndrade (Designer Monologues Chair)
    - Drake Hoffman (Sponsorship Media Chair)
    - Lauren Maggio (Analytics Chair)
    - Jillian Welenc (Wire Chair)
    - Lexie Burgess
    - John Canuto
    - Jason Connors
    - Lisa Cupolo
    - Megan Ferro
    - Yvenie Georges
    - Alyssa Hawran
    - Allison Hohn
    - Ashley Maggiacomo
    - Molly O'Donnell
    - Carolina Otero
    - Lauren Pulver McGrath
    - Daniela Rickertsen
    - Carli Tine

  • The Community Engagement Committee strives to inspire designers and industry members to give back to local organizations that have honorable missions to serve the community. We support these organizations through coordination of volunteer activities, donation drives, and monetary gifts provided by successful events sponsored by IIDA NE. By advertising and encouraging participation, members of our professional community come together to serve a common cause. Our work is incredibly rewarding as we witness the impact of our committee's events make from year to year, not only by the essential support we help provide to local organizations, but also the relationships that have grown within our professional community from participation.

    - Katie Munks (Vice President of Community Engagement)
    - Kara McGuane (Community Engagement Chair)
    - Sarah Appell
    - Ana Gannon
    - Joanna Jackson
    - Teagan Jeffords
    - Scott Montemerlo
    - Emily Pereira
    - Monica Shields
    - Diane Stone

  • Our Annual Croquet Tournament is one of our Chapter’s major events, wildly popular, and always a record sell out. This event is held at the Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, RI. This dynamic event highlights the competitive, yet friendly spirit of our Design Community.

    - Allison Hemeon (Vice President of Chapter Events)
    - Ariana Burdett (Co-Chair)
    - Cynthia Bartley
    - Nicole D'Ambrosio (Co-Chair)
    - Linda Durant

  • The Design Awards was created in 2007 to celebrate teamwork and showcase interior design projects throughout New England. Each year our mission is to expand the program to include more submissions, as well as promoting excellence within the design work itself. We aim to deliver a professional, high class event focusing on the impact of design within our community.

    - Allison Hemeon (Vice President of Chapter Events)
    - Ryan Akers (Co-Chair)
    - Autumn Thompson (Co-Chair)
    - Madeline Avina
    - Carly Bassett
    - Kelly Blair
    - Heather Brunini
    - Sarah Burrows
    - Courtney Carlson
    - Cindy Cedrone
    - Sophia DiTullio
    - Alexandra Haslett
    - Emily Hassett
    - Trevor Judd
    - Julio Ramirez
    - Tiffany Riddle
    - Amanda Stanton
    - Ali Wittenmyer

  • Across all IIDA NE platforms, the EDI Committee is committed to advocating for the promotion and celebration of contributions by design professionals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, disability and socio-economic status. Our efforts will serve as a foundation for IIDA NE to support current members, expand membership to new individuals, and interact with diverse vendors outside the organization. We advocate for listening and learning to promote the transformation of our industry as a whole.

    - Robina Shepherd (Vice President of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion)
    - Brian Potter (Events Chair)
    - Rebecca Zeman (Communication Chair)
    - Cynthia Bartley
    - James Feruson
    - Margaret Gammill      
    - Nicolette Gordon
    - Nicole Hathaway
    - Tyler Hilaire-Dubreuil
    - Lauren Maggio
    - Lauren Palmerino
    - Chris Peckham
    - Alexander Vanbeek

  • The IIDA NE Fashion Show is the largest event of its kind in the nation. Its incredible success fuels IIDA NE’s ability to offer a variety of impactful programs and opportunities year-round. Our dedicated committee ensures that this iconic event remains the highlight of the year, balancing hard work with plenty of fun along the way. Committee members take the lead on key aspects such as sponsorships, publicity, venue coordination, and more, all working together to bring this event to life.

    - Allison Hemeon (Vice President of Chapter Events)
    - Rob Pendleton (2025 Co-Chair)
    - Bre Reboca (2025 Co-Chair)

  • A close-knit design community actively promoting and supporting the practice of interior design in Connecticut.  The Hartford City Center Committee organizes and develops a full range of amazing events and programs for CT-based designers and IIDA industry members, giving committee members opportunities to contribute to the city center’s growth and build their professional network in many ways.

    - Leah Raabe (Vice President of City Centers)
    - Scott Montemerlo (Chair)
    - Brett Berry
    - Amanda Cleveland
    - Kelly Johnson Linares
    - Melissa Kalinowski
    - Tyra Leoveanu
    - Damaris Martinez
    - Catherine Mojo
    - Cathy Murphy
    - Erika Roberts

  • - Kalyn Pavlinic (Vice President of Membership)
    - Bri Dazio
    - Dana Bourdreau
    - David Cassady
    - Lisa DesJardins
    - Linda Durant
    - Chloe Housenger
    - Cathy Murphy
    - Isaura Sagon
    - Lisa Statkiewicz
    - Amanda Vieu

  • IIDA New England’s Professional Development committee focuses on providing a variety of learning opportunities throughout the year. From seminars to CEU’s to tours, our mission is to bring value to designers of all skill levels.

    - Matthew Newman (Vice President of Professional Development)
    - Meaghan Kennedy (DLN Chair)
    - Amy Hill (LEAD Chair)
    - Melisa Donato (ELN Co-Chair)
    - Sonal Aggarwal
    - Denge Agola
    - Katrina Cloutier
    - Tora Coursey
    - Lisa Cupolo
    - Anna Gitelman
    - Monica Hanley
    - Paige Hoffman
    - Melissa Hulbert
    - Matt Hyatt
    - Kierstin Jenkins
    - Melissa Kalinowski
    - Cat Mojo
    - Scott Montemerlo
    - Lindsey Petchel
    - Laura Regrut
    - Kristin Tedford
    - Marianne Weiss
    - Christine Wu

  • Interested in bringing great programming to the Rhode Island design community? Providence’s team strives to bring professional development, networking, student support and philanthropy events that help our small community coalesce. Our volunteers get to dive into whatever area they feel passionate about whether it is finding a local charity to support through a philanthropy event, making graphic content, finding professional development that’s beyond a traditional lunch and learn program or finding way to connect students with the design community.

    - Leah Raabe (Vice President of City Centers)
    - Cynthia Bartley (Chair)
    - Monica Hanley
    - Kurt Harrington
    - Stephanie McGoldrick
    - Debbie Petrarca
    - Susan Sullivan
    - Lauren Weintraub

  • Do you enjoy being part of the greater good? The Sponsorship team works year round to assist all the event committees in their efforts to fundraise for the chapter’s premier events throughout New England. Our mission is to provide value and deliver programs that are exclusive to our premier chapter sponsors so they want to be part of the bigger picture of IIDA NE year after year. Our internal goals are to provide a structure for fundraising to support all chapter events but to also help fund events that are put on by committees like Community Engagement and programs like NCIDQ Training Class, Emerging Leaders and much more!

    - Rebecca Farren (Vice President of Sponsorship)
    - Alinka Amoroso
    - Melissa Cipriano
    - Jeanine Cosentino
    - Chris Dormody
    - Laura Gil Diaz
    - Drake Hoffman
    - Steph Lowe
    - Ryanne Sanderson
    - Nancy Snyder
    - Casey Westerman

  • Interested in influencing the careers of the future designers of our community? The Student Engagement team works to connect students in the New England area to local professionals, and expose them to aspects of the design profession that they will be encountering as upcoming graduates. Our mission is to educate and give students the tools needed to succeed as they emerge into the design profession. The team works to develop a well-rounded breath of knowledge to support students in learning about the profession and as they search for prospective jobs through portfolio reviews, career fairs, and mentorship programs.

    - Rachel Scott (Vice President of Student Engagement)
    - Susannah Bowers
    - Courtney Carlson Sawyer
    - Alexa Delisle
    - Bri Dazio
    - Deb Gearty
    - Monica Hanley
    - Kelly Johnson Linares
    - Ritsa Konstantinidis
    - Jacqueline McGuire
    - Marissa Walczak