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
Mary Oliver
IIDA, NCIDQ
Assistant 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
Damien Watson
IIDA, WELL AP
Assistant 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
