Who We Are
IIDA Illinois is the leading network of interior design
professionals committed to industry excellence.
WE SHARE KNOWLEDGE. WE FORGE RELATIONSHIPS. WE CELEBRATE DESIGN.
Central | Chicago | Northern
What is IIDA?
The IIDA Illinois Chapter is a regional resource for knowledge sharing, advocacy of interior designers right-to-practice, professional education, and expansion of interior design markets. We make designers better.
The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is a professional networking and educational association of more than 15,000 Members in 10 specialty Forums in 31 Chapters around the world committed to enhancing the quality of life through excellence in Interior Design and advancing Interior Design through knowledge.
The IIDA is dedicated to providing meaningful resources to commercial interior designers and their clients, advancing the value of interior design to business decision makers as a way to solve problems, support culture and enhance business value. IIDA is the preeminent association for the Commercial Interior Design profession.
IIDA IL 2026-2027 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
Michael Isaac
Professional IIDA, EDAC, LEED Green
VP COMMUNICATIONS
Jessica Kirshner
Associate IIDA
VP STUDENT AFFAIRS
Ida Wrocklage
Associate IIDA, LEED GA
VP CITY CENTER
CITY CENTER CO-DIRECTOR
Paige Hendrickson, Northern IL
IIDA
CITY CENTER CO-DIRECTOR
Marlene Rutherford, Central IL
IIDA
CO-DIRECTOR OF GRAPHICS
Irina Katrevich
IIDA
CHAPTER PRESIDENT-ELECT
Amy Rockwell
Associate IIDA
VP ADVOCACY
Elham Kashian
Associate IIDA
VP MEMBERSHIP
Chelsey Green
IIDA
VP SPONSORSHIP
Sarah Etcheson
Industry IIDA
CITY CENTER CO-DIRECTOR
Morgan Maples, Chicago
IIDA
CITY CENTER CO-DIRECTOR
Central IL
DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA
Alexa Hansen
Associate IIDA, FitWel Amb.
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Christine Gould
Professional IIDA, NCIDQ
VP ACTION
Danele Spoden
IIDA
VP PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Emily Conner
Professional IIDA, NCIDQ
CITY CENTER CO-DIRECTOR
Monique Taylor, Northern IL
IIDA
CITY CENTER CO-DIRECTOR
Chrysa Marti, Chicago
Industry IIDA
CO-DIRECTOR OF GRAPHICS
Marguerite Eppling
IIDA
DIRECTOR OF ACTION
Cara Romeo
Associate IIDA
DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY
Luis Vasquez-Rivera
Associate IIDA
CAMPUS CENTER STUDENT LIAISON
Jake Jandacek
College of DuPage
CAMPUS CENTER STUDENT LIAISON
Columbia College
CAMPUS CENTER STUDENT LIAISON
Madi Guimond
Illinois State University
CAMPUS CENTER STUDENT LIAISON
Abigail Ortman
Olivet Nazarene University
CAMPUS CENTER STUDENT LIAISON
Southern Illinois University