S U M M E R F A L L 2 0 1 1 - ASID Georgia Chapter

2011-2012 ASID Georgia Chapter Board MembersAnn Wisniewski, ASID • PresidentAnn became active with ASID through her student chapter at Brenau University andserved as the student representative to the board in her senior year. She has beenthe recipient of a Design Excellence award and continued her service to the chapterthrough various activities including the nominations process, judging designcompetitions, and participating in Student Day.Shawn Alshut, ASID, AIA, LEED AP • President ElectShawn is currently serving her second year as professional development director. Shereceived the Lucille Morgan Award in 2010 for exceptional contributions to thedesign profession. In 2009, she co-founded of the Silver Lining Group for designprofessionals ”between engagements.” She is the winner of numerous DesignExcellence awards and is a contributor to INDESIGN magazine.Elizabeth Young, Industry Partner • Director of FinanceElizabeth represents our Industry Partner Steelcase. She has worked closely with theGeorgia Chapter for several years. She chaired the committee for our ASIDStorytellers event and she is currently serving on the committee for “Ideas in Action”with Scott Wilson in September.Trey Champion, ASID • Professional Development DirectorTrey began his involvement with ASID while in school at the University of Alabama. Hecontinued his involvement by serving on the Strategic Planning Committee in 2010and was one of the presenters at Storytellers in February. He continues tocommunicate the importance of being involved by speaking at student chapters in ourarea.Rob Meleski, ASID • Director of MembershipRob will be serving his second year on the board. He has received two DesignExcellence awards as a team member with Warner–Summers. He also served ascommittee chair for Overtime and currently is involved with “Ideas In Action” withScott Wilson in September.Melanie Milner, ASID • Director At Large (Programs)Melanie is serving in her second year on the board. Melanie keeps busy dividing hertime between running her own company, the Design Atelier, and her growing family.She served on a number of chapter committees and is the recipient of several DesignExcellence awards.Julie Witzel, ASID • Director of CommunicationsSince 2009, Julie has been an active contributor to the INDESIGN magazine. Sheoffers expert advice on everything from where to find the best antiques to the latesttrends in design technology. She has been working very closely with the currentcommunications director on our new national branding campaign.Raj Patel • Student RepresentativeRaj currently attends The Art Institute of Atlanta and has been a member of ASID forone year. He currently holds the position of vice-president of his student chapter. Heis looking forward to meeting and working with the schools throughout Georgia togarner more student involvement with ASID.Aurora Plourde, Allied Member ASID • Emerging Professional Co-chairThe emerging professional representative is a new position for ASID. It was createdlast year to ensure that the chapter provides interaction and events of value for thosepractitioners in their first five years of practice. Aurora is serving her second year inthis position. She became involved with ASID as a student at Gwinnett Tech. She feelsstrongly about her role to encourage young professionals to share ideas forprofessional growth through involvement with ASID.Cate Drury, Allied Member ASID • Emerging Professional Co-chairCate became a member of ASID as a student at Georgia Southern University in2006. She served on the Holiday Gala committee last December. She is very excitedabout planning exciting events for the emerging design professionals.21