Our Chapter
Our
Mission
To elevate, advocate, and celebrate the profession of Interior Design in Iowa, Nebraska, & South Dakota.
View Our Year In Review DocumentOur VISION
We will cultivate a design community that inspires excellence in our chapter by:
Offering content and experiences to positively impact our members.
Creating an inclusive environment where all are welcome.
Establishing strong networks across design professionals.
Mentoring students and professionals at all levels.
Building connections between City Centers and Campus Centers for a unified Chapter.
Celebrating exceptional design talent at annual Interior Design Excellence Awards.
Promoting the importance of interior design in code impacted environments.
Amplifying our Sponsors across communication channels.
Our
Reach
4 City Centers
Des Moines City Center
Eastern Iowa City Center
Omaha City Center
South Dakota city center
6 Campus Centers
Iowa State University
Kirkwood community college
university of Northern Iowa
university of nebraska - lincoln
university of nebraska - Kearney
South Dakota State University
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Our Leadership
2024-2025 Board Members
Kelsey Pierce Hines
,
IIDA
President
Jenna Ketchen
,
IIDA
President Elect
Chandler Green
,
IIDA
Past President
Sara Herman
,
IIDA
Co-VP of Advocacy (Iowa)
Leslie Wilson
,
IIDA
Co-VP of Advocacy (Iowa)
Stacy Spale
,
IIDA
VP of Advocacy (Nebraska)
Tram Anh Tran
,
IIDA
VP of Communications
Jennifer Shoemaker
,
Industry IIDA
VP of Members
Nikki Sweigard
,
IIDA
VP of Professional Development
Allie Smith
,
IIDA
VP of Student Affairs
Sarah Murphy
,
IIDA
VP of Sponsorship
Drea Piper
,
IIDA
VP of Des Moines City Center
Kim Buske
,
IIDA
VP Eastern Iowa Center
Rachel Andersen
,
IIDA
VP Omaha City Center
Nikki Van Hill
,
IIDA
VP of South Dakota City Center
2024-2025 Directors
Megan Rice
,
Associate IIDA
Director of Graphics
Rosie Dayton
,
IIDA
Director of Event Publicity
Samantha Reidl
,
Industry IIDA
Director of Members (DSM)
Kira Jones
,
Industry IIDA
Director of Members (EI)
Alanna Eggers
,
Industry IIDA
Director of Members (SD)
Kelsey Anderson
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Associate IIDA
Director of Members (OMA)
Laura Andersen
,
IIDA
Director of Prof. Development (DSM)
Audrey Dobbe
,
IIDA
Director of Prof. Development (OMA)
April Kooiman
,
IIDA
Director Of Professional Development (SD)
Brittany Marks
,
IIDA
IDEA Chair
2022 Campus Center Directors
2024-2025 Advisory Committee
The Chapter Advisory Committee was established in 2018 through the IIDA Great Plains Chapter Board. It was formed in the effort to better retain and activate the wealth of talent, experience, strengths and resources that exists amongst the Chapter's experienced professionals.
Our
Mission
To strengthen the IIDA Great Plains Chapter by cultivating the knowledge, skills and resources of experienced Members to enhance the professional network, growth, leadership, and advancement of both the individuals involved and the Chapter’s Members.
Our
Objectives
/ To retain and activate the vast wealth of knowledge, skills, and resources within the Chapter.
/ To collaborate, exchange, and share knowledge. To cultivate leadership and career advancements.
/ To serve as an experienced and knowledgeable resource for the Chapter. To represent the Chapter as experienced professionals.
Amy Guhl
,
Eastern Iowa City Center
Jay Reyhons
,
Des Moines City Center
Justina Georgesen
,
Omaha City Center
Leann Pederson
,
Des Moines City Center
FAQ
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How do I know if I am already an IIDA Member?
Membership dues are processed through Headquarters on an individual annual basis. If you are a member, you will have a numerical Member ID (example: 123456). As a Member, you will receive discounted pricing to events or exclusive Member only events in which you will need to know your Member ID to sign-up. If you forgot your Member ID, please contact iidahq@iida.org.
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If my Company is an IIDA Great Plains Chapter Sponsor,
does that mean I am an IIDA Member too?
No. Sponsorship is specific to our local (Great Plains) Chapter and Company based. The Sponsorship programs vary from Chapter to Chapter, so check out our current Sponsorship levels, costs and benefits below. Our Sponsorship program is based on an annual calendar year. Membership dues are processed through Headquarters on an individual annual basis. There are different levels of Memberships offered based on your role and experience in the industry. Check out more information on Membership levels, costs and benefits below. As an IIDA Member, you are affiliated with one Chapter, but a part of the entire organization meaning you can attend any events throughout the country at Member pricing.
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If my Company is an Industry Member with IIDA Headquarters,
does that mean I am an IIDA Member too?
Possibly. Depending on which level of Industry Membership, your company may receive a certain quantity of individual Memberships, which they can divvy out to individuals. Please contact your Company to verify your individual membership status with IIDA if you are unsure or find out if your Company is a current Industry Member below.
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If I am purchasing more than one (1) ticket to an event,
should I use my Member ID for all tickets?
No. You may only use your Member ID for your ticket. If you are signing up for other Members, please request their Member ID’s and include them when signing up. If you are signing up for individuals that are not members, you must select the non-member pricing option. Member discounted prices are an exclusive benefit for Members only.
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Other frequently asked questions
Head over to the IIDA HQ website to view more frequently asked questions.
