2024-2025 President, AAHID
Ryan Companies
Minneapolis, MN
As we reflect on 2024 and prepare for an exciting new year, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to making this past year a resounding success. Your dedication and support were instrumental in advancing AAHID’s mission.
In 2024, we made significant strides in implementing our strategic plan, focusing on building Community, fostering Education & Research, enhancing Recognition & Outreach for AAHID, and ensuring Organizational Continuity. Each of you played a vital role in these accomplishments – thank you!
Here are just a few highlights from our incredible year:
- Hosted five Community Connection events and presented five educational sessions at PDC, EFA, and HCD.
- Launched our new Design Firm Partners initiative to strengthen industry collaborations.
- Welcomed nine new Industry Partners and received continued support form our long-time partners.
- Expanded our digital presence with a new Instagram account, featuring CHID Spotlights and Featured Friday posts to celebrate the achievements of our certificate holders.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to a new cohort of exam candidates, including the launch of a candidate-led study group, including the launch of a candidate-led study group.
- Conducted a comprehensive needs assessment and job analysis survey to better understand how AAHID can serve you.
One of the most memorable moments of 2024 was gathering at the Healthcare Design Conference in Indianapolis to celebrate AAHID’s 20th anniversary. This milestone event allowed us to educate, network, build relationships with industry partners, and advocate for the CHID Certified Healthcare Interior Designer® credential.
In the Spring, we hosted small, in-person meet-ups in 2 states, creating opportunities to network and recruit new exam candidates. We look forward to welcoming many of these participants as they apply to sit for the CHID examination—a reminder that the application deadline is May 15, 2025. Please continue encouraging your peers to take this next step.
We are thrilled to announce that thirty-five new CHID Certified Healthcare Interior Designers® joined our community in 2024. Congratulations to those who successfully passed the examination!
Cara Adams
Amber Arnold
Julie Barfuss
Allison Berry
Karen Blake
Paola Contreras
Parker Cutler
Emilie Diggs
Melyssa Feiler
Caterina Hutchinson
DeLisa Johnson
Jill Joseph
Jennifer Kolenda
Cindy Kruse
Bethany Lea
Kristin Leija
Jenner Lillibridge
Nancy Logan
Karla Love
Dana McCollum
Meghan Mele
Susan O’Donnell
Mandy Pittman
Emily Prince
Hailey Roberts
Erin Roll
Ramon Sanchez
Sarah Savage
Margo Smith
Nikki Stokes
Elaine Stowell
Victoria Vaccaro
Shannon Wakeham
Emma Walsh
Michael Willis
Also new in 2024, AAHID launched a Leadership Circle donation campaign to help fund future AAHID initiatives. Thank you to all who donated and helped us raise $1,225!
- Teri Bennett
- Barbara Dellinger
- Kristin Ellingsen
- Peggy Noakes
- Kelly Podkowa
- Gwen Sandlin
- Jocelyn Stroupe
- Leah Zamora
We hope you consider joining the Leadership Circle in 2025 as AAHID continues to expand our reach in the healthcare interior design industry!
Looking ahead, we invite you to:
- Advocate for the CHID credential through your work and within your networks.
- Participate in our 2025 Community Connection Series, offering engagement and educational opportunities.
- Get involved with our committees to shape the future of AAHID. Committee appointments will open in Fall each year.
As we enter 2025, I would like to say thank you to Barbara Dellinger and Sarah Tetens who have completed their term on the AAHID Board. They have made such an impact on AAHID and we are thrilled to keep them involved on our Committees.
I am honored to continue serving on the Board of Directors as President, alongside our dedicated 2025 Board: Sandy Goodman, Stephanie Fallon, Melinda Avila-Torio, Miriam Ganesh, Antonio Amadeo, Sarah Harvey, Marie Lukaszeski, Ghina Itani, and Lilliana Alvarado.
Stay tuned for more updates via email and social media. Together, we will continue to elevate the CHID credential and make an impact in the healthcare design community.
Wishing you a joyful and successful year ahead!
Sincerely,
Thank You to Our 2024 Platinum and Gold Industry Partners
Thank You to Our 2024 Design Firm Partner
