We Are MDCID
OUR MISSION: The purpose of the coalition is to advocate for the Interior Design Profession. We financially support our lobbyist who fights for our credentialing and the right to practice.
What We Do
The Maryland Coalition for Interior Designers is a privately funded, self-sustaining, volunteer organization that represents, promotes and informs the positions of the Interior Design community. It is a unified voice for practicing interior designers regardless of affiliation. We closely monitor current and future legislation that may have an effect on our profession.
Through years of hard work we have earned the right to stamp and sign our drawings due to our experience, education and examination to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public.
By becoming a member/sponsor your support enables us to not only inform the public of our knowledge of building codes, critical and creative thinking, communication and technology for the purposes of improving the quality of life, increasing productivity and protecting the health, welfare and safety of the public, but also:
- Cover the annual cost of our lobbyist at the state level.
- Support pertinent legislation.
- Promote and maintain our official website.
- Attend the monthly Maryland Certified Professionals meeting in Annapolis – Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, Landscape Architects, Interior Designers and lobbyists meet to discuss current and upcoming legislation as it pertains to all of our professions.
- Offer valuable accredited CEU’s.
- Visit schools and educate future professionals.
- Receive our quarterly newsletter.
- Any member is free to attend any of our monthly meetings.
How to Contact the MDCID Board
If you would like to reach out to one of our board members please email us at mdcidinfo@gmail.com. To ensure that your email is seen by the board member who can follow through please format the email subject as directed below. All general inquiries can be addressed to the Chair and will be distributed as needed. Subject line format: Board Position _ Email Content Here’s an example: If you have a CEU opportunity you would like to distribute to designers in the Baltimore/Annapolis area please title your email as follows: CEU Coordinator _ A New CEU Opportunity
Board Members
Heather Flannery, CHID, CID, EDAC, IIDA
Current Chair
The Chair leads board meetings, sets the agenda, and establishes goals in conjunction with committee members and timelines. Committee members report updates back to the Chair for distribution and event success and future ideas.
Mandy Gitt, CID, IIDA
Director of Advocacy
The Legislative Director works with the Chair to develop and implement the yearly legislative action plan. This role also includes attending monthly meetings and reporting back to the board, collaborating with other advocacy teams and, attending Legislative Symposiums, lobbyists, and politically involved groups.
Lisa Cole
Co-Director of Advocacy & Professional Organization Liason
The Co-Director of Advocacy & Professional Organization Liason supports the Director of Advocacy’s activities to meet the Coalition’s advocacy goals. They are also the connection to the industry organizations that we work with, having similar goals of furthering the professional practice rights of Interior Designs in Maryland.
Kristin Johnson
Director of Finance
The Director of Finance assists the Treasurer for all aspect of finances.
Lainie Troutman
Marketing Coordinator
The Marketing Coordinator is responsible for development and recruitment initiatives. This role also works closely with the Social Media and Graphic Coordinator to increase communication and outreach to the design community.
Samantha Rose, CID, IIDA
B’More Design Expo Committee Chair & Co- Sponsorship Coordinator
The B’More Design Expo Committee Chair is responsible.
The Co- Sponsorship Coordinator is responsible for development and recruitment initiatives.
Erin Scarpaci
Social Media and Graphic Coordinator
The Social Media and Graphic Coordinator ensures consistency of branding throughout all coalition communication platforms, and website team.
Julia Heard, CID, WELL AP, ASID, IIDA, NKBA
Student Liaison
The Student Liason is the connection between the Coalition and the Maryland education institutions. Our current Student Liaison is an instructor at each of the four colleges and universities with Interior Design degree programs.
Open Position
Membership Coordinator
The Membership Coordinator is the connection between MDCID and our members. They aim to increase the number of members, help current members gain the full benefit of membership, and maintain membership records.
Open Position
Co-Membership Coordinator
The Co-Membership Coordinator supports the Membership Coordinator’s activities to meet the Coalition’s membership goals.
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