Career Highlights
Awards and Achievements
- Chair of Board of Architecture and Interior Design 2009
- Presenter of the Bud Merle Foundation Award 2003
- Presented ASID Medalist Award July 2000
- Designed a distinctive line of fabrics and accessories for a Miami-based bathroom accessory firm
- Featured in Florida Design, Miami Herald, Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel, and other publications
- Spotlighted on HGTV’s Designer Challenge.
- Appointed by Jeb Bush to Board of Architecture and Interior Design, reappointed by Charlie Crist
- Member, Board of Architecture and Interior Design for the State of Florida,
Professional affiliations and Certifications …
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CAPS, 2009 (Certified Aging in Place)
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LEED, 2009 (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Design
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President, American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Florida South Chapter, 1994-95
- National Director of ASID, representing South Florida and Puerto Rico, 1996-1997
- President, IDAF (Interior Design Associations Foundation),
Educational achievements…
- Bachelor’s degree, Ohio State University
- NCIDQ Certified (National Council for Interior Design)
- Interior Design instructor, Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, 1986-1994
Community Service ...
- Member, Community Appearance Board for the City of Fort Lauderdale
- Community Services Board - City of Fort Lauderdale
- President, Women's Executive Club
