About History

Overview

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 convene communities of Interior Designers across regions and specialties representing the interests for the entire community.

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2022
SARAH LEVINE
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
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2021
ELSIE ST. LEGER
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
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2020
ERIN RUBY
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
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2019
ANNIE LEE
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
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2018
AMY MAYS
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
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2017
BARRY RICHARDS
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
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2016
GINGER GILDEN
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
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2015
KATIE MICHAEL-BATTAGLIA
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
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2014
REBECCA DORRIS STEIGER
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
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2014
IIDA CELEBRATES 20 YEARS
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2013
STEVEN SOUTH
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
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2012
HANS GALUTERA
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
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2011
LANCE AMATO
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
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2010
ALAN DANDRON
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
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2009
JESSICA MANN-AMATO
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
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2008
DALE GREENWALD
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
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2007
RANDY FAHEY
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
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2006
BARBARA ZIEVE
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
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2005
ELISABETH POST-MARNER
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
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2004
GUY GEIER
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
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2003
DINA FRANK
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
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2002
PETER CONANT
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
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2001
PETER CONANT
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
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2000
JOHN MACK
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
1999

CHAPTER PRESIDENT
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1998
DANNY COLVIN
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
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1997
RUTH MELLERGAARD
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
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1996
ANDREW STAFFORD
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
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1995

IIDA NEW YORK IS FOUNDED

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1994
IIDA IS FOUNDED

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).

More About IIDA NY

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Leadership

The IIDA New York Chapter Board of Directors is comprised of elected and appointed volunteers whose responsibility it is to carry out the mission of the Chapter and of the International Association to advance and advocate for the profession of Interior Design.

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NY Chapter

The IIDA New York Chapter is a professional networking and educational association of more than 800 Members in ten specialty Forums.

IIDA NY Chapter Achievements:
2011 – Large Chapter of the Year
2008 – Tied for 1st place, Large Chapter of the Year
2001 – Large Chapter of the Year
2000 – Large Chapter of the Year

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City Centers

The NY Chapter includes three City Centers in Albany, Buffalo, and Rochester. Each City Center plans their own social events, CEUs, tours, and trade shows. City Centers host monthly planning meetings. Please contact the City Center Director for meeting information.