A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF IIDA-CAROLINAS

Hello IIDA Carolinas Chapter! It is with immense enthusiasm and gratitude that I reflect upon my first

month as President of our chapter. The privilege of serving you all over the next year is both an honor

and a source of great excitement. The journey I’ve had with IIDA over the past few years have been

nothing short of transformative. When I initially joined the board, I could not have anticipated the

profound impact this organization would have on my personal and professional growth. It has granted

me the opportunity to expand my horizons, establish invaluable connections, and engage in

collaborations that were once beyond my reach. I owe a significant part of my growth to this Chapter,

and it is now my privilege to give just that back to our vibrant community.

Our Chapter has always been a place where everyone is welcomed with open arms. It is a space for

personal and professional growth, and a community to lean on when needed most. My primary

objective as President is to shine a spotlight on these benefits and bring our membership closer

together, uniting in our shared mission to advance the profession of Interior Design.

This coming year promises to be a groundbreaking one for our Chapter, marked by a series of inaugural

events. We are unwavering in our commitment to keep our membership engaged and to provide

innovative avenues for learning and networking. We are dedicated to ensuring that we remain at the

forefront of industry trends. We eagerly anticipate unveiling these dynamic events and look forward to

your valuable feedback.

One of these events will take us on a journey to provide the means to engage with the legislative

community in South Carolina. Building on our significant legislative success in North Carolina, we are

now committed to providing equal representation and opportunities for our South Carolina members.

Our grassroots efforts are poised to begin, and we eagerly anticipate keeping you updated on our

progress.

While we introduce new events, we also cherish our time-tested signature events. We are thrilled to

continue offering the NCIDQ prep course, a program that boasts an impressive 100% pass rate and is

made possible through the unwavering support of our benefactors. Our City Center events, including our

kickoff with Pumpkins and Partnership, will continue to celebrate our existing members while extending

a warm welcome to new ones. The Student Design Days, CEU events, summer socials, and holiday

parties will also be making a return, alongside exciting initiatives to expand our city and campus centers.

Our Chapter’s website is now equipped with several updates designed to support our membership and

benefactors by providing essential content. The knowledge tab has been updated to include several

different categories. Included in that is the CEU link that offers CEU’s directly affiliated with our

benefactors, while additional links cover advocacy, NCIDQ resources, and volunteer opportunities. This

space is ever evolving, and we encourage you to make the most of it. Furthermore, we are thrilled to

announce the launch of our IIDA Shop, where you can now browse and purchase IIDA Carolinas

merchandise – I must say, our sweatshirts are incredibly comfortable. Stay tuned form more updates in

the near future.

As we continue to grow and innovate, we’re breaking new ground with our signature event lineup. Our

vision is to create a space where our entire community can come together and grow as one. IIDA

Carolinas is a support system like no other, and I aspire for each and every one of you to feel the

strength of this community throughout the year.

In closing, I extend my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support of the Carolina Chapter. I’m

thrilled with excitement about the year ahead, and I hope you share in this enthusiasm. Together, we

will push boundaries, achieve milestones, and create lasting memories.

Thank you for being part of our vibrant community, and here’s to an extraordinary year ahead.