Committees

New in 2025, the Education and Events Committee is dedicated to enhancing engagement and professional growth within the CHID community. This Committee will identify and provide oversight to speakers for AAHID’s educational sessions at external conferences, assist with scheduling and coordinating CHID Meet-ups to foster networking and collaboration, develop engagement opportunities at key conferences, and review and contribute to the development of supplemental materials to support CHID exam candidates. Apply for this committee by Monday, January 13th.

This committee is comprised of:

• A non-Board Member CHID (Chair)
• A non-Board Member CHID (Co-Chair)
• A current Director-at-Large (Board Liaison)
• 6-8 additional CHIDs as needed

The Application Review Committee is responsible for the review and approval of exam candidate applications as well as Emeritus status applications. The exam application review period is from May 16th – June 1st each year in order to notify approved candidates in a timely manner. 

This committee is comprised of:

• President-Elect (Chair)
• Former Board member within 5 years (Co-Chair)
• Secretary (Board Liaison)
• A current Director-at-Large
• 2-4 additional CHIDs as needed

The Industry Partners Committee is responsible for coordinating outreach and engagement between AAHID’s Industry partners and AAHID Board, Staff, and CHIDs, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across all parties. Your responsibilities will include identifying opportunities to enhance the value of our partnerships and working with staff to determine the most appropriate contacts for obtaining information. Additionally, you will collaborate with the AAHID Board, staff, and other AAHID committees (as necessary), to support operational needs and streamline marketing and social media outreach as it relates to Industry Partners. Regular, monthly meetings, will be scheduled as needed to facilitate ongoing communication and address emerging needs. 

This committee is comprised of:

• President-Elect (Chair)
• Treasurer (Co-Chair)
• Immediate Past President (Board Liaison)
• A current Director-at-Large
• 2-3 additional CHIDs

The Marketing and Social Media Committee is actively engaged in marketing and outreach initiatives to enhance the visibility of AAHID and the CHID appellation. This committee is responsible for proposing and implementing strategies to boost awareness of AAHID within the healthcare interior design community. Additionally, committee members will collaborate with the Board of Directors and staff to support operational needs and streamline marketing and social media outreach efforts, ensuring effective coordination with AAHID committees. Regular monthly meetings will be held to discuss progress, address any challenges, and refine strategies as needed.

This committee is comprised of:

• A non-Board member CHID (Chair)
• A non-Board member CHID (Co-Chair)
• A Director-at-Large (Board Liaison)
• 3-5 additional CHIDs as needed
• President (Ex-officio member)

The Nominating Committee is responsible for preparing the slate of candidates for appointment to the AAHID Board including Officer positions. This committee evaluates the current Board members and plans for upcoming vacancies to ensure a succession plan is in place. The committee reviews all applications and interviews applicants as necessary. This committee beings its work in early August and presents a recommended slate to the AAHID Board for their Fall Board meeting.

This committee is comprised of:

• Immediate Past President (Chair)
• Former Board member within 5 years (Co-Chair)
• A current Director-at-Large
• President-Elect
• President (ex-officio member)

The Outreach Committee spearheads initiatives to support candidates in their study preparations, recognizing CHIDs, and highlight significant industry and project achievements. Additionally, this committee collaborates with allied professional organizations and Industry Partners, coordinating efforts with the respective Marketing/Social Media and Industry Partner initiatives. This committee oversees the CHID Meet-ups, CHID Spotlights, the AAHID Booth at the HCD Expo, and the annual CHID needs-assessment survey. This committee meets on a monthly basis based on projects and committee availability.

This committee is comprised of:

• A non-Board member CHID (Chair)
• A non-Board member CHID (Co-Chair)
• A Director-at-Large (Board Liaison)
• 6-8 additional CHIDs as necessary
• President (Ex-officio member)

The Research and Education Committee is responsible for proposing, planning, and implementing educational opportunities for the healthcare design community, focusing on advancing knowledge and application of evidence-based design (EBD) principles. This committee also works to educate CHIDs on how to seek, understand, and apply research grounded in EBD. Collaborating with allied partner organizations are key, including reviewing research papers, providing CHID jurors, and writing abstract summaries. Additionally, this committee facilitates opportunities for CHIDs and Industry Partners to contribute white papers in line with AAHID application guidelines. Educational session content will be proposed to the Executive Committee for selection and sub-committees will either develop the sessions or assign volunteers to present. The committee meets on a monthly basis as necessary. Additional calls may be needed if committee members are assigned to speak at an AAHID session.

This committee is comprised of:

• A non-Board member CHID (Chair)
• A non-Board member CHID (Co-Chair)
• A Director-at-Large (Board Liaison)
• 6-8 additional CHIDs as needed
• President (Ex-officio member)

The Test Development Committee (TDC) is responsible for the preparation, administration, evaluation, and scoring of the CHID certification examination. This committee works closely with AAHID’s Testing Company, CMS, to periodically review and revise the current CHID exam items, exam references, and candidate handbook, to incorporate current best practices, psychometric analysis, and evaluation of the CHID candidate feedback to ensure the CHID is a defensible credentialing exam. This committee begins their work in November/December each year and completes their work by no later than April 15th each year to ensure that the exam is ready for the September exam window.

This committee is comprised of:

A non-Board member CHID (Chair)

• A non-Board member CHID (Co-Chair)
• A Director-at-Large (Board Liaison)
• Secretary
• 6-9 additional CHIDs as needed
• President (Ex-officio member)