President – Judi Jones
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A native Oregonian, Judi attended the University of Washington & Heritage School of Interiors Design. She founded Judith Jones Interiors in 2000 and currently shares work space in the Forest Heights Design Studio.
This designer loves all aspects of the design process, including specifying finishes for residential & light commercial remodeling. She is a frequent collaborator with Gordon & Dan Nelson of Integra Construction Group & Gnich Architecture.
Judi is a past president, past board member & current member of Portlandia Women’s Club, since 2002. She is also a member of UNICO PDX, an Italian -American service group and is lead volunteer & hair stylist at Dress for Success Oregon.
Vice President – Katya Waff
Katya Waff received an academic scholarship from Princeton Scholarship Foundation. In 1993, Katya earned a professional five-year degree in Interior Architecture from the University of Oregon, a CIDA accredited program ranked third in the nation.
Katya initially worked as a commercial interior designer for award-winning architecture firms, including SRG Partnership and GBD Architects in Portland, Oregon. Katya’s work evolved over time to residential design and expertise in Kitchen and Bath design. Katya has served on the Executive Board of Directors for National Kitchen & Bath Association as Vice President of Membership. Through her tenure with NKBA, Katya participated in leadership training and continuing education.
In addition to Katya’s role as a designer, she has also taught as an Adjunct Instructor at the Art Institute of Portland. Courses taught include Design Studios, Advanced Textiles, Retail Store Planning, Kitchen & Bath Design and Professional Practices. Katya has also served as a Board Member at the Art Institute heading the Technology Committee as well as served on the Faculty Advisory Committee.
Treasurer – Julie Hranicka
Julie enjoys the challenges of running her own interior design business. She is very detail oriented, which her clients and colleagues that collaborate with her find to be one of her strongest attributes. She is proud to have contributed on an award winning design team in the 2009 Street of Dreams show home tour. Her team was awarded the People’s Choice-Best Master Suite in the show as well as placing as semi-finalist for the 2010 IDS Distinct Style Awards in the Staging and Best Living Space categories.
Julie is an active member of both the IDS and Home Builders Association. Prior to developing her design business she completed her Master’s Degree and worked in medical retail management for over fifteen years. She credits her previous business experience for her organizational and time management skills, which allows her the freedom to focus more energy on the creative aspects of design in her current business.
Secretary – Melanie Sessions
Melanie Sessions, a 20 year resident of Lake Oswego Oregon is an interior designer who is also talented creative painter and possesses strong organizational and problem solving skills. Her ability to translate her clients vision into a unified, harmonious look is an invaluable asset. She is co-owner of the Forest Heights Design Studio.
Past President – Pamela Sandall
Pamela Sandall was a founding member of the Portland chapter of IDS and served as President until January of 2011. She currently serves on the board as Past President and acts nationally as a member of National Chapter Relations and the Education Committee. Pamela has been an independent owner of a design business since 2001 and has spent 25 years in the home fashions industry serving as a buyer, a decorator, bedding and drapery designer, custom upholstery specialist and teaching decor classes at Portland Community College.
Locally, she was on the team which was awarded the People’s Choice-Best Master Suite 2009 Street of Dreams, as well as placing as semi-finalist for the 2010 IDS Distinct Style Awards in the Staging and Best Living Space categories. She has a featured kitchen on display at Standard TV and Appliance in Beaverton. She currently is working on projects in the greater Portland area as well as projects in the Los Angeles area of California.
