https://sterlingbay.com/
Steph generates and leads Sterling Bay’s creative vision through a national portfolio of corporate workplace, residential, hospitality-focused, and branded environments. She also manages the firm’s external consultants and interior design teams. Prior to joining Sterling Bay, Steph worked as a Senior Interior Designer for a boutique Chicago design practice. She holds a BFA in Interior Design from Iowa State University and is NCIDQ licensed. Steph is a committee member of Insightful Collaborative, a council that promotes and provides mentorship for women, people of color, and LGBTQIA+ in the design and CRE community. She also serves as a member of Sterling Bay’s Inclusion Council, IIDA’s Chicago Chapter, and Professional Women in Construction Chicago Chapter, and volunteers for Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids.

https://www.box-studios.com
Ferdinand Dimailig is a founding principal of Box Studios Chicago. Ferdinand has over 30 years of experience in the fields of architecture and interior design, with a focus on creating sustainable environments that are both functional and unique. Ferdinand is dedicated to designing spaces that foster collaboration, creativity, and wellness while being mindful of project budgets. He holds a degree in Architecture from the University of Illinois at Chicago and has taught various higher educational design classes at colleges in Chicago. Ferdinand is committed to creating meaningful, lasting relationships, and prides himself on providing impeccable service to his clients. When he is not working, Ferdinand has a variety of interests including all types of food, visual & performing arts, and museums. He is also a huge Chicago sports fan and junkie.

https://www.hed.design
Leonora Georgeoglou is a National Workplace Sector Leader at HED. In her more than 20 years in the A/E industry, her career has ranged from overseeing the technical details of multi-floor office high-rises to leading executive and facilities teams through visioning sessions for hundreds of millions of dollars in design work. Throughout her career, she has developed a strong reputation for leadership, research, and advocacy for the advancement of architecture as a discipline, as well as for valuing sustainable, responsible solutions that respect client needs and the environment.

https://www.cortencollective.com/
Mel is an interior designer with more than 22 years of experience delivering creative solutions, nurturing client relationships, and leading collaborative teams through the design process. Her expertise spans corporate offices, branding, and repositioning projects. With her strong technical skills and knowledge, as well as project management experience, her teams enjoy her leadership as an energetic and highly efficient collaborator.

https://www.asayadesign.com
Smita Sahoo is Owner, Founder and Creative Director of āśaya | DESIGN, a Chicago based luxury interior design and architecture firm, with nearly 20 years of expertise specializing in multifamily residential, commercial and hospitality design.

https://perkinswill.com/
Chelsea Jackson Greene, NCIDQ, NOMA, WELL AP, LEED GA
Chelsea Jackson-Greene is an Interior Designer II at Perkins&Will Chicago. She is the newly elected Co-Chair of Perkins&Will Chicago’s JEDI Council, a new member of I-NOMA and APA-IL and is actively involved with Creative Placemaking Communities. Prior to joining Perkins&Will, Chelsea worked as an Interior Designer at LS3P Associates as well GMShay Architects in Savannah, Georgia. Chelsea is an alumnus of Savannah College of Art & Design with a background in Interior Design, Design for Sustainability and Architectural History.