IIDA Mid Atlantic Chapter

🌟 Breaking Boundaries Speaker Lineup 🌟 Get ready to be inspired by our lineup of visionaries sharing insights on growth, wellness, and purposeful leadership! Here’s a look at our speakers: 📣 Aaron Estabrook Talk: The Power of YOU: Designing Your Personal Brand for Growth With over 20 years in digital marketing, Aaron has led strategies for brands like The Academy Awards, Mayo Clinic, and Lockheed Martin. As the Director of Digital Marketing at OFS, he brings a wealth of expertise in crafting impactful personal brands. Learn how to build a brand that’s both magnetic and purpose-driven for success in the design world! 📣 Carleen Birnes Session: Breathing & Centering Exercise Carleen, a personal health coach and yoga instructor, helps people reconnect with themselves through breathwork and meditation. She teaches at Howl Health and Anne Arundel Community College, guiding students to understand and manage stress. Join Carleen to discover centering exercises for balance and calm in your life. 📣 C. David Minifie Talk: Leading on Purpose: How Understanding Yourself Catalyzes Others A US Marine veteran and former Procter & Gamble strategist, David now leads global marketing at Terakeet. He’ll share his expertise on purpose-driven leadership, exploring how understanding your beliefs can inspire and empower others. ✨ Don’t miss the chance to learn from these incredible speakers! ✨ #BreakingBoundaries2024 #ThePowerOfYou

✨ Thank you to everyone who attended IIDA MAC’s Storytelling Workshop✨ We had an amazing time exploring the art of crafting compelling narratives in design. From seasoned professionals to emerging talents, we’re thrilled to see our community come together, share ideas, and inspire one another. Special thanks to Story District for leading our conversations and to our host and sponsor Gensler DC. Here’s to taking our storytelling skills to new heights—together! 📖💡 #IIDAMAC #DesignStorytelling #CreativeCommunity

✨ TBT to a magical night at Cosmo Couture 2024! Relive the excitement and explore the creative looks that lit up the runway. Head over to our website to soak in all the unforgettable moments from this inspiring evening! ✨ #CosmoCouture2024

🌟 The PLAID Committee is thrilled to present our phenomenal 2024 Scholars! 🌟 Head over to our Instagram to meet each one, as we showcase the incredible talents and unique perspectives they bring to our industry. Don’t miss the chance to get inspired by these rising stars! Discover all our 2024 scholars and learn more about the PLAID Program at iidamac.org/plaid-program. #FutureLeaders #EmergingTalent #PLAID2024 #NextGenDesign #IIDAScholars Alison Kambourian Charlotte McGraw Emily Schwarzenberg Emma Muray Emma Zombro Joe B. Lauren Parsons Rachel Kim Robin TenHoor Sarah Tropper Sydney Karren Tegan Smith

✨ The wait is over! ✨ Cosmo Couture 2024 event photos are now live on our website! 📸 Relive the excitement and explore the creative looks that lit up the runway. Head over now to see all the unforgettable moments! https://lnkd.in/duagZUhH #CosmoCouture #RedCarpetReady #IIDAMAC

🌟 A heartfelt thank you to our generous Silver Sponsor Henricksen for hosting our IIDA Mid-Atlantic Chapter Board’s strategic planning session! 🌟 With the incredible support of our sponsors, volunteers, and dedicated members, we’re building an inspiring path forward. We’re excited to see the impact our chapter will make together in the design community! #IIDAMAC #StrategicPlanning #DesignLeadership #BoardMembers Ursula Finley, IIDA, LEED AP, RCID, Sherry Kissal, Kari Wekluk, IIDA, WELL AP, LEED AP, Kelli Jenkins, Jessie Leiner, Alissa Marck, Sara Simms Bracco, Nastaran Benam, NCIDQ, RID, IIDA, Karen Bastidas Reinoso, Ammi Chaveas, CID, NCIDQ, IIDA, Dalaney McSweeney, Emily Carl, Carrie Petro

Each year, our IIDA MAC Chapter hosts an evening dedicated to educating our community on breast cancer and/or encouraging those currently in treatment. This year we are hosting Operation Hope Hauls - an evening of assembling custom care totes for those currently in treatment. RSVP to vpmembership@iidamac.org now and/or reach out for info on sponsoring! 📍Nolan Brands Showroom 1025 Thomas Jefferson St., NW Suite 145G 🗓️ November 7 🕐 5-7PM #iidamac #breastcancer #winthefight #findacure #hopehauls

Calling all veterans & those supporting the military community!

🎉 The countdown is ON—Cosmo Couture is less than a week away! 🌟 Don't miss out on the fun—grab your tickets now before they're gone! 🎟️✨ https://lnkd.in/e_7CJ8mK #IIDAMAC #COSMOCOUTURE24

School is back in session! Join us for a two-week virtual CEU blitz. We will be offering virtual CEUs (9:30 AM or 12:00 PM) from September 9th through September 20th. You not only get the chance to learn more on new topics but also entered to win prizes for attendance. The more CEUs you attend, the more entries gained. 🔗 Register in link below! https://lnkd.in/ejKqV2dc