ASID NY METRO - Key Persons
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- Communications Director
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Member of Communications Committee
- Vice President of Novità Communications
Alexandra is Vice President of Novità Communications. An excellent writer and strategic thinker, she loves to craft meaningful brand, product, and project stories, determining how they fit into the broader conversation and the client's overall goals. Her over 15 years of expertise spans across a range of diverse industries, from major shows such as Salone del Mobile and NeoCon, to luxury brands such as True Residential and Lodes, as well as architecture firms, non-profits, and tech and innovation companies. A Manhattan native, Alexandra loves NYC especially its history and architecture. She enjoys traveling, skiing, and sailing/boating.
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- Member of Communications Committee
- Territory Manager for Group a. Allen
Allen Warren is the New York Metro Territory Manager for Group A. Allen has worked in the industry for 8 years and is passionate about design and developing relationship with his clients and vendors. Allen resides with his wife and their 2 terribly behaved, lovable rescue dogs.
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- Interior Designer
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Member of the American Association of Interior Designer
Asler is a longtime member of the American Association of Interior Designer (ASID) and the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA).
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- Member of Committee
- past President
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- Committee Co - Chair
- Member of Committee
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Chairman of Committee
- Professional Development Director
Brian recently moved to Manhattan where he assumed the position of Ferguson Plumbing Territory Sales Manager in the New York Region. An ASID member since 2007 and a board member in the Arizone Chapter of ASID since his recent move to New York, he brings a wealth of experience and excellent ideas to his current position as ASID NY Metro Professional Development Director. He is known for producing innovative and engaging industry events that build enduring relationships between brands and designers and develop brand recognition within the construction and design community.
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- Events Committee Chair
- Member of Committee
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- President
- President of the Board of Directors
- Founder and CEO of Tlina Design
- Member of Committee
Cintia Dixon is the founder and CEO of Tlina Design and Eichholtz Long Island, NY. She is a highly accomplished and dynamic Interior Designer with an unwavering commitment to exploring the latest trends and innovations in the design industry. With over two decades of experience in business development, finance, and interior design, she seamlessly blends her extensive expertise in these fields to create exceptional and innovative projects globally.
Throughout her career, Cintia has garnered numerous accolades for her outstanding contributions to finance and business development, including receiving the prestigious "The Great Balancing Act Award" from Citibank in 2017 and 2018 for her exceptional performance. Her visionary approach and business acumen were further recognized through her appointment as the Financial Director at the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) NY in 2021.
As the ASID New York Metro Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Chair since 2022, President-Elect in 2023, and now President for 2024-2025, Cintia is dedicated to promoting inclusive and diverse environments in the interior design community. Her forward-thinking approach ensures her projects remain ahead of the curve, blending timeless design principles with market trends. Whether working with residential clients or luxury brands, Cintia's unwavering commitment to client satisfaction and excellence ensures every client experiences unparalleled quality and value. Her direct access to the interior design community and luxury brands fosters partnerships, creating an environment where excellence is a shared commitment.
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- Member of the Membership Committee
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- Member of the Membership Committee
- Member of Committee
- Member of Communications Committee
Whether staging model apartments for developers or providing e-design services for residential clients, Diana brings a unique point of view and eclectic resources because of her background as a design editor. A graduate of the New York School of Interior Design, Diana served on the ASID NY Metro Board from 2017-2019. She's also a member of IIDA, IFDA and NAWBO.
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- Member of Committee
- past President
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- Committee Co - Founder
- Member of Committee
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Student Representative to the Board
In 2023, Grace Dowd made the decision to leave the nonprofit fundraising world to launch her career in interior design. After over ten years of working for numerous New York institutions such as Tenement Museum and International Center of Photography, she was determined to pursue a career that focuses on art, creativity, and people.
Currently seeking her Associate in Applied Science from New York School of Interior Design, Grace deeply values the educational experience and the powerful future it will provide in the design industry. Sustainable design and a focus on inclusion shape Grace's work. She is eager to incorporate her fellow students into ASID to expand their opportunities and future.
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- Member of the Commitee
- Member of Committee
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- Member of Communications Committee
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Member of the Membership Committee
- Director at - Large
- Principal Designer at Byrnes Design Studio NY
Isabel Byrnes is the principal designer at Byrnes Design Studio NY. She earned her interior design degree at The Fashion Institute of Technology where she graduated cum laude. After finishing her studies, she went on to work for an interior design firm in New York City where she worked on a variety of projects ranging from residential, hospitality and design installations such as the Holiday House NYC, Holiday House Hampton, and NY Now. Today, her boutique design studio focuses on creating functional and beautiful spaces for her clients in New York City, The Hamptons and Florida.
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- Member of Communications Committee
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- Humanscale 's CSO on Making a Positive Social Impact in Manufacturing October 2021
- Member of Committee
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- Member of Committee
- Resources
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- Member of Committee
- past President
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Member of the Membership Committee
- Membership Director
With a diverse background that spans acting, social media, and interior design, Kayla Lowry (she/her) brings a wealth of skills and experiences to her current endeavors.
Last year Kayla served as the Student Representative to the Board of Directors while she completed her Masters degree at the New York School of Interior Design (NYSID). She graduated in May 2024 with Honors and is already an active member with the Alumni Association.
Following graduation, Kayla became a full time designer at Mark Hampton under the mentorship and guidance of Alexa Hampton - a position she holds with great pride.
Now, Kayla is thrilled to take on the Membership Director position with ASID NY Metro. Her goals are to foster meaningful relationships with existing members, to support the community as it continues to grow, and to be a resource for the chapter as a whole.
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- Founding Member
- Member of Committee
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- Interior Designer
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Westchester Liaison
Interior Designer, Kim A. Mitchell, is passionate about intentional, bespoke design, timeless style and an artful approach to life. Kim founded KAM DESIGN, based in Larchmont in 2012 to create expressive interiors unique to each residential and commercial client. Kim is her clients' trusted partner in transforming whole-homes including kitchens, baths, renovations and new builds, with high-touch client service, as well as project management with contractors, architects and trades teams, leading her busy, discerning clients through all elements of a design project.
KAM Design is honored to be voted Westchester Magazine's Readers' Pick for Best Interior Designer four years running (2020 - 2023) and is fortunate to be a Westchester Home Magazine's Design Awards winner and finalist in various categories 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, and 2017. Kim enjoyed the unique experience as a Design Lead for HGTV's Buying & Selling with The Property Brothers, Season 5, and Property Brothers, Season 10.
Kim's dedication to creative pursuits began in her childhood when you could catch her painting in her free time and participating in theatre through college. A balance of left-brained/right- brained pursuits was essential to any career path, thus resulting in a 14-year career in the image-related fields of the New York advertising and marketing industries. Kim's happy place is in nature or at an art gallery and she continues to feed her love for cultural and historical reference through travel (latest, Iceland; most cherished, Kenya).
Kim is an Allied Member of ASID and received her A.A.S Interior Designer degree at Parsons The New School for Design. Kim came full circle in 2020/2021 as a Part-time Faculty at Parsons Open Campus. Kim received her B.A. from Boston College, summa cum laude. Kim lives in Larchmont, NY with her husband and KAM Design's Management Director, Bryan, twin daughters and beloved rescue dog, Bailey.
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- Member of Committee
- past President
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- Founding Member
- Member of Committee
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- Finance Director
- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Commercial Interior Designer
- Member of Communications Committee
Lisbeth Jimenez is a commercial Interior designer who produces exceptional and transformational design concepts-creating beneficial spaces that positively impact her clients and their environments. Lisbeth participates in interior design pro-bono projects, and has designed spaces for a number of non-profit organizations while also being an education advocate and teacher.
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- Member of Communications Committee
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- Chairman
- Co - Chair of the Commitee
- Immediate past President
- Commitee Co - Chair and Co - Founder
- Member of Committee
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- Co - Chair of the Commitee
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Emerging Professionals Committee Chair
- Founder, President, and CEO of MLJacobson Design
- Member of Committee
Michelle Jacobson is the founder, President, and CEO of MLJacobson Design, LLC, founded in 1992. With over 30 years of experience in Residential and Commercial Design for projects in New York, Florida, Colorado, and nationwide. Michelle is dedicated to health, wellness, and sustainability in the built environment.
Michelle is also part of the New York School of Interior Design faculty and teaches Residential and Sustainable Design. Michelle also sits on the ASID Advocate X Design Committee where she edits the quarterly newsletter and is a sub-committee member for sustainability and accessibility codes and standards. She is also a member of the ICC Code Interpretation Committee and the ICC Sustainability Membership Council. In addition, Michelle is a member of the ASID NY Metro Health, Wellness + Sustainability, and Advocacy Committees. Recently, Michelle was appointed as a Research Reviewer for the ASID Committee on Climate, Health, and Equity to protect and restore ecosystems. She also volunteered with ASID as a mentor for the NCIDQ program.
Michelle is also employed by the Center for Active Design as a Reviewer for the Fitwel Certification. She works with the LEED AP ID+C Exam Committee and with the International Living Future Organization as a proposal reviewer for the LF24 Convention.
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- Founding Member
- Member of Committee
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Member of Committee
- Senior Executive Contributor for Brainz Magazine
Monserrat's passion centers on helping and guiding people toward better lifestyles by creating spaces that align with their needs and values. With a foundation in interior architecture from Centro de Estudios Gestalt in Mexico, she refined her expertise through an honor certification in interior design from the Paris American Academy and an MP-S in Sustainable Environments for Interior Design from the New York School for Interior Design. Additionally, she holds a certification from the Healthy Materials Lab at Parsons, further emphasizing her dedication to sustainable, healthy design practices.
In her professional services, Monserrat goes beyond interior design to provide consulting for businesses seeking to achieve sustainability goals and become change makers. She is committed to staying at the forefront of sustainability in her work and is currently attending the prestigious Women in Leadership cohort at Harvard University.
As a Senior Executive Contributor for Brainz Magazine, Monserrat writes articles addressing the importance of sustainability and providing practical guides for users. Her love for travel and active participation within the NYC interior design community deeply influence her approach. As Co-Chair of the Health, Wellness, and Sustainability Committee of the American Society of Interior Designers and the Long Island Liaison for ASID NY Metro, Monserrat advocates for sustainable, healthy environments. Exposure to diverse cultures and perspectives fuels her creativity and inspires her to develop innovative solutions to meet today's design challenges.
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- Member of Communications Committee
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- Member of the Membership Committee
- Resources
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- Principal
- Member of Communications Committee
Sarah P. Fletcher, principal in Sarah P. Fletcher (SPF) Communications, is a seasoned PR and marketing communications professional with an entrepreneurial spirit. A specialist many aspects of the industry, especially the design/furnishings sector, she enjoys a full roster of clients that bring new challenges and opportunities every day. After teaching at two New York City schools, she began her career in the design industry as research editor at House & Garden magazine.
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- Member of the Commitee
- Communications Chair - Print Media Specialist
- Member of Committee
- Member of Communications Committee
Susan K. Tully, NCIDQ, ASID, is an interior designer specializing in hospitality design. She currently practices residential design at SKT Interior Design in Rutherford, NJ. She has worked for ForrestPerkins, at the U.S. State Department's Overseas Buildings Operations Bureau, and as an adjunct professor of interior design at Marymount University.
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- Chairman
- Member of Committee