Advisory Council
The Department of Interior Architecture and Design is grateful for the dedication of the Advisory Council composed of leaders in the field from design firms, industry and allied areas. Its mission is to support the students and faculty of the Department of Interior Architecture & Design and help promote excellence in interior design education. Through their insights and professional connections, they provide a vital link between design practice and education through gateways to impactful guest speakers, funding support for student activities and other initiatives.
Interested in volunteer leadership opportunities in the Department of Interior Architecture & Design? Let us know HERE and we will contact you soon to discuss all the ways we can align your talent, experience, and interests with advancement of the Department.

Members of the Interior Architecture & Design Advisory Council
Michael Fornaro
Immediate Past ChairJim Dawkins – Department Chair
Jim Dawkins – Department ChairSeka Collins
Advisory Council Chair
kasper architects + associatesAmy Huber
Department Associate ChairJessica Comas
Senior Director of Development, FSU College of Fine ArtsSamantha Buxbaum
Assistant Director, Alumni EngagementRonnie Belizaire
HKS ArchitectsChandler Bonney
DropboxCarolyn Blake
Gresham SmithJeanette Brown
Stantec Architecture Inc.Chad Byerly
Baker BarriosAmanda Guerrier
SteelcaseLauren Czarniecki
Czar InteriorsAmy Lowey
Amy Lowey Design LLCDavid Denman
D&D Design GroupBrandi Markiewicz
CI Group Inc.Sean DeVore
Mannington CommercialNeil Miller
ReliatexJeannine Goldsmith
Ware MalcombAndrea Schroer
Savanna Kennedy
Undergraduate Student FSU IADSarah Tavares
Graduate Student FSU IAD
- Grant Gribble – Emeritus Member
- Bobby Johnston – Emeritus Member
- Sue Markham– Emeritus Member
- Ron McCarty – Emeritus Member