Nominations for CIDQ Board of Directors

CIDQ is seeking talented, passionate, and diverse leaders for the organization's 2026 Board of Directors - self-nominations are enthusiastically welcomed. 

 

Our Board is committed to protecting the public’s health, safety, and welfare through NCIDQ Certification. We are not able to accomplish this without a strong governing body and the engagement of our volunteers. Being a board member allows you to expand your professional network and be an advocate for the interior design profession.

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Benefits of Board Service:

• Establish and grow your network

• Be an advocate for the interior design profession

• Learn how other businesses operate by gaining inside exposure

• Leverage your experience

• Achieve a sense of accomplishment

• Develop your own leadership skills by learning from others

• Gain credibility and reputation

 

This year, the Nominating Committee is looking for eligible candidates to fill the following positions: President Elect and two Directors. If you are devoted to the mission of CIDQ and are ready to take the next step to advancing the leadership of our organization, please complete the application found below and submit it to Kayla Karpp at kkarpp@cidq.org by Sunday, May 11, 2025.

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The Nominating Committee has prioritized candidates to fill the following roles: emerging professionals, educators, and diverse candidates from different geographical locations, and other notable qualities based on the current needs of the organization. All interested candidates will be vetted by the Nominating Committee and final interviews will be conducted via video on SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2025.

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Service on the CIDQ Board of Directors is done on a volunteer basis. Dedication of approximately 5-10 hours a month is required to do the work of CIDQ and the NCIDQ Exam (more for months when face-to-face board meetings are scheduled). The President Elect position will include more time per month. There are four (4) in-person meetings per year. Three (3) meetings are typically held in Alexandria, VA,  as well as other locations throughout the US and Canada. The fourth meeting occurs at the conclusion of the Annual Meeting, which will be held in November 2026. CIDQ will reimburse for travel costs related to meeting attendance. There are eight (8) other monthly meetings conducted via video conference call; calls are one hour in length. Attendance is also required at this year’s Annual Meeting in Denver, CO on November 6-9, 2025 (see application for further time commitment details).

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The CIDQ board comprises seven (7) NCIDQ Certified interior designers, and one (1) Public Member (who is not an interior designer) to serve as the voice of the public. The board is the leadership body that sets CIDQ’s strategic direction. With legal accountability and fiduciary responsibility for CIDQ, the board’s purpose is to establish the goals for the organization and ensure that it has the necessary human and financial resources to achieve them.

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Before applying, please carefully review the eligibility requirements below. If you are not sure whether you are eligible or have any additional questions, please contact Kayla Karpp at kkarpp@cidq.org.

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

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President Elect (1 opening - Three Year Term)

• Must be a licensed, certified, or registered interior designer if domiciled or employed in a jurisdiction where interior design is regulated.

• Must be an active NCIDQ Certificate Holder in good standing.

• Must meet at least two (2) of the following 5 criteria:

  • Have been an Official Delegate or Alternate Delegate of the Assembly of Delegates for at least 2 years within the previous 8 years.

  • Have been a member of a Member Board for at least 2 years within the previous 8 years.

  • Have been a member of the CIDQ Board of Directors within the previous 8 years.

  • Have been a member of a CIDQ committee or task force for at least a total of 2 years within the previous 8 years.

  • Have been a board member of one of the following interior design professional organizations: American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers (AAHID), American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC), Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC), Interior Designers of Canada (IDC), or the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), within the previous 5 years.

 

Director (2 openings - Two Year Term)

• Must be a licensed, certified, or registered interior designer if domiciled or employed in a jurisdiction where interior design is regulated.

• Must be an active NCIDQ Certificate Holder in good standing.

• Must meet at least one (1) of the following 5 criteria:

  • Have been an Official Delegate or Alternate Delegate of the Assembly of Delegates for at least 2 years within the previous 8 years.

  • Have been a member of a Member Board for at least 2 years within the previous 8 years.

  • Have been a member of the CIDQ Board of Directors within the previous 8 years.

  • Have been a member of a CIDQ committee or task force for at least a total of 2 years within the previous 8 years.

  • Have been a board member of one of the following interior design professional organizations: AAHID, ASID, CIDA, IDCEC, IDEC, IDC, or IIDA, within the previous 5 years.