Our People

DIFFA Chicago Board Members

Our board members consists of a diverse group of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, educators and researchers. They help define DIFFA Chicago’s mission and support the work it takes to achieve our goals.

Alyssa Alvarez
interior architects
Hayes Brister
Haworth
Logan Christensen
GENSLER
Donna Cimino
Publicis
Beth Cole
Steelcase
Veronika Diffley
Whitney Architects
Jeff Espiritu
GENSLER
Cindy Farias
Thomas Interiors / Cambia
Al Fiesel
The lamar johnson collaborative
Rachel Gilman
Rachel Gilman Design
Andrew Goad
DLR Group
Darren Jones
Darren Jones Studio
Tom Karras
Karras Associates
Theresa Landers
Forward space
Elise Maltby
SPACE519
Morgan Maples
Interior Architects 
Tyler Offutt
Catalyst Contract
Peri Peng
Gensler
Peter Randolph
corten collective
Elizabeth Sikorski
ALLEMUIR
Joseph Szymczak
slate interior design
Susan Thomas
Kim Winzeler
Pauline Grace

Auxiliary Board

Auxiliary Board Members

Our auxiliary board members consists of a diverse group of industry leaders, designers, and entrepreneurs.

Ethan Barbour
interior Architects
Nicki Bartels
Stantec
Veronica Ellis
Kimball International
Joey Giovannetti
KI
Amanda Gotsch Sinova

DESIGNTEX

Kyle Grover

3D HUBS (PROTOLABS)

Andrew Patterson
Applied Ergonomics
Renee Pedigo
forward space
Mike Sherwood
CBRE
Luke Standbrook
Gensler
Kyle K. Wiggins
MDC Wallcoverings
Claire Young
Kimley-horn and associates