Leading Design Forward: Steering IIDANC’s Vision

Our Board

The IIDA Northern California Chapter Board is composed of elected volunteers with responsibility for governing and developing the Northern California Chapter programs to ensure growth and success for our members and organization.


Melissa Pesci

IIDA, AIA, LEED AP

President

Corinda Wong

IIDA, LEED AP ID+C

President-Elect

Katy Mercer

IIDA, Associate AIA

Immediate Past-President

Veronica Vaskinn

CAP

Chapter Administrator

Adam Newton

Associate IIDA

VP of Advocacy

Kina Ingersoll

IIDA, LEED AP, NCIDQ

VP of City Centers

Loretta Nguyen

Industry IIDA

Assistant VP of City Centers

Bonilee Perry

IIDA

VP of Climate Action

Ben Vela

Associate IIDA

VP of Communications

Yvonne Pingue

Industry IIDA

Assistant VP of Communications

Heather Mackin

IIDA

Communications Manager & Graphic Designer

Claire Grable

IIDA

Director of Social Media

Roderick Allen

Associate IIDA

VP of EDI

Cheryl Johnson

Industry IIDA

VP of Forums

Ravi Rao

IIDA

Assistant VP of Forums

Kristen Beus

IIDA, NCIDQ

VP of Membership

Cat Peterson

IIDA, NCIDQ

Assistant VP of Membership

Paul Mabe

Industry IIDA

VP of Philanthropy

Ashley Greenwald

IIDA

VP of Professional Development

Kristoffer Tendall

IIDA, LEED AP

Assistant VP of Professional Development

Lisa Bieringer

IIDA

VP of Sponsorship

Dylan Phaneuf

Associate IIDA

Assistant VP of Sponsorship

Emily Burchill

Associate IIDA

VP of Student Affairs

Jonny Bywater

Associate IIDA

Assistant VP of Student Affairs

Sally Midgley

Student

Director of Student Affairs

Become a Leader

IIDA Northern CA supports our thriving community in a multitude of ways. Each and every member is an important part of that community. As a member, we will celebrate design together, mentor and empower future generations and share the best design has to offer.
Verda Alexander, IIDA NC President-Elect