The IIDA Rocky Mountain Chapter is a community of interior design champions dedicated to advancing the industry through advocacy, cultivation, & celebration.
Interior Design laws assist in establishing and maintaining professional standards that protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public.
IIDA firmly believes that legal recognition, achieved through licensing, registration, and certification brings uniformity to the profession, defines responsibility, provides accountability, increases the quality of client services and choices and encourages excellence in the Interior Design industry.
To advocate for better legislation, diversity in interior design, improved access to excellent design, and sustainable practices.
To cultivate design leaders through education, accreditation, business development, design thinking, and important conversations.
To celebrate the design professionals and projects that bring about design excellence.
The Rocky Mountain Chapter of IIDA supports an active community of more than 250 members across three locally-focused City Centers, three States, and one student Campus Center.
DNVR
The Denver City Center is home for the majority of our membership base and serves as the hosting City Center for many Chapter-Wide Premier Events, including the BESTAwards, RockCon, and Pret-A-Porter.
NOCO
Our Northern Colorado City Center is located in Fort Collins and is known for their shop tours and partnership with faculty and students at the University.
SOCO
The Southern Colorado City Center is located in Colorado Springs and is known for their philanthropic efforts in the community through their Stocking Event in December and membership mixers throughout the year.
WYMO
Our Chapter reaches into Wyoming and Montana, connecting members across state borders through networking and professional development events.
COSU
Our Campus Center at Colorado State University in Fort Collins supports students engaged in the Interior Design profession through panel events, portfolio reviews, and participation in the Western Region Student Design Charette.
2023 Board
President
Ali Dahl
DLR Group
President Elect
Caroline Paris
Steelcase
Past President
Courtney Wilson
Echo Architecture
VP of Membership
Kristen Matthews
Infinium Walls
VP of Advocacy
Mary Bonin
Venture Architecture, Inc
VP of City Centers
Robin Pasley
Robin Pasley Interiors
VP of Sponsorship
Kelly O'Connor
Stantec
VP of Premier Events
Brent Otsuka
Fentress Architects
VP of Professional Development
Tina Kivalu
MOA Architecture
VP of Communications
Krista Scruton
Kestrel Design Group
VP of Student Affairs
Jamie Starrett
3D Identity
SOCO City Center Co-Director
Elissa Koehler
RTA Architects
SOCO City Center Co-Director
Casey Osler
Patcraft
Denver City Center Co-Director
Lauren Ranney
Vari
DNVR City Center Co-Director
Morgan Delaney
Elements
DNVR City Center Co-Director
Andy Wilms
Mohawk Group
NOCO City Center Co-Director
Katy Jackson
Perkins&Will
NOCO City Center Co-Director
Rebecca Graese
Shears Adkins Rockmore
Director of Brand Strategy
Angela Harness
Kestrel Design Group
Director of Digital Publishing
Callie Powell
Tryba Architects
Director of Community Engagement
Amy Cordova
Kestrel Design Group
Director of Advocacy
Emilie Diggs
Apogee Consulting Group
Director of EDI
Anna Bergman
Gensler
Director of Sponsorship Coordination
Brandi Enright
Stantec
Director of Premier Events
Brandon Petross-Oliver
Allsteel
Director of Professional Development
Marcia Sweigert
Marcia Sweigert Interiors
ID Conquer
Director of Student Outreach
Whitney Chomko
MillerKnoll
Director of Student Outreach
Brie Hollins
DLR Group