IIDA Indiana
About Us
We are the Indiana Chapter of the International Interior Design Association, the professional organization of choice for Interior Designers in Indiana who seek to constantly improve in their field.
We believe enthusiastically that Interior Design is more than just a profession—it’s a passion. We are a membership organization providing services and opportunities that empower great Hoosier designers to become leaders in their industry. We’re an Association of people who believe that Interior Design, at its best, means crafting spaces that better serve the people who use them. Our mission statement affirms our belief that professional Interior Design promotes health, safety, and welfare to the general public.
IIDA HQ
IIDA was founded in 1994 as the result of a merger of the Institute of Business Designers (IBD); the International Society of Interior Designers (ISID); and the Council of Federal Interior Designers (CFID). The goal of the merger was to create an international association with a united mission that would represent Interior Designers worldwide. Since that date, IIDA has worked to bring together communities of Interior Designers across regions and specialties, representing the interests of the entire community.
Our role is to celebrate, advocate, and create opportunities for the best Interior Designers in Indiana and to connect them with the best opportunities in the field. We’re smart, bold, and vision-driven. And together, we are designing a better future.
2021-2022 IIDA Indiana Chapter Board Members
Adrienne Searcy
PRESIDENT
IIDA, RID, LEED AP ID+C president@iidaindiana.org Arris Design
Sarah Savage
PRESIDENT ELECT
IIDA, RID, NCIDQ Treasurer@iidaindiana.org MSKTD & Associates
Kim Dutkosky
PAST PRESIDENT
IIDA, NCIDQ, RID pastpres@iidaindiana.org Rowland
Jourdann Barnes
VP of Communications
communications@iidaindiana.org The Garrett Co
Carrie Daniel
VP of Membership
membership@iidaindiana.org Kimball
Emilie Chavez
VP of Sponsorship
Sponsorship@iidaindiana.org APOGEE
Rob Grom
VP of City Centers, INCC
IndyCC@iidaindiana.org Mannington Commercial
Abigail Richart
Director of social media
socialmedia@iidaindiana.org krM Architecture
Abeer Saeed
VP of City Centers, FWCC
fortwaynecc@iidaindiana.org Custer
Erica Irvin
VP of Advocacy
advocacy@iidaindiana.org APOGEE
Andrea Herschelman
VP of City Centers, EVCC
evansvillecc@iidaindiana.org VPS Architecture
Ellie Watkins
Director of Records
DirofRecords@iidaindiana.org BSA LifeStructures
Mary Ann Lucas
VP of Student Affairs
StudentAffairs@iidaindiana.org COE
Kelly Meinken
VP of Signature Events
events@iidaindiana.org Momentum Textiles and Wallcovering
Katie Wraley
VP of Professional Development
professionaldevelopment@iidaindiana.org PC & A Business Environments
We are seeking new Board members!
Key attributes:
- Current membership to IIDA.
- The President-elect must be a Professional Member of IIDA.
- Passion for commercial interior design industry in Indiana.
- Existing or future industry leadership.
- Commitment of time and energy to monthly board meetings, some additional work based on role and to attend and promote other IIDA events throughout the year.
- Ability to attend a 2-3 day board retreat in July or August.
- Willingness to work collaboratively, think strategically, advocate for the association and have fun!