Jim is an owner of Vancouver’s False Creek Design Group and is a long-time member of the Vancouver interior design community. He has volunteered in several significant roles within IDIBC; President of the Board of Directors, member of the Board of Governors, member and chair of the Regulatory Process Committee, and Operational Governance Committee member, to name a few. Jim also provides an important link between the interior design and architectural communities in BC. He served as the IDIBC Liaison on the Council of the Architectural Institute of BC (AIBC) for four years, as well as a three-year term as Board Chair of the Architectural Foundation of BC (AFBC). Jim is currently serving on the IDIBC Government Relations and Regulation committee, where his initiative and vision are a trusted source of advice to formalize IDIBC’s role as a regulatory Institute in charge of protecting the public interest. IDIBC welcomed Jim’s passion and experience back to the board in 2022 and will benefit from his guidance as President in 2023.

Tony is currently an Associate and a senior Interior Designer at Gensler and has been an RID under IDIBC since 2020. He brings over two decades of rich international experience in interior design, specializing in workplace, higher education and science sectors. He is a designer who thrives on interdisciplinary, cross-culture and cross-region collaboration. Tony values cultural diversity and is passionate about advocating for interior design as a profession, while dedicating time to mentor future talents. As an avid international explorer, Tony aims to bring new ideas and a unique perspective to the Board of Directors. With keen attention to detail, forthright personality and effusive enthusiasm to strive for design excellence, we are excited to have Tony as a Director on the Board to build our connection with local education institutions and ensure qualified interior designers have the ability to practice to their fullest extent in BC.

Krista is the President of IPC and Design in Kelowna BC, a full-service interior design firm where, for the past ten years, she has worked as a project manager and interior designer for single-family residential projects. She is also a certified Red Seal carpenter.

IDIBC is just one organization to have benefitted from Krista’s past volunteer work. She has judged several building design awards including the 2020 IDC VODA Awards, volunteered on the NCIDQ exam review and exam development committees, and she mentors new designers through practicum programs. Krista won the Renovator of the Year at both the 2020 Okanagan Housing Awards and Canada’s Housing Awards of Excellence. Krista joined the IDIBC Board of Directors in 2021 with her vast experience to help advance the interior design profession.

Joanne recently became principal of Vancouver interior design firm RED Design.  She was a founding member of Red Design alongside with owner Barry Gilson when it originated in 1997.   Prior to graduating from Kwantlen University College, Joanne had a career in Medical Administration at the U. of A.   Since Joanne joined IDIBC in 1994 and became a Registered member in 2000, she has selflessly given so much back to the association and BC’s interior design profession. After joining the IDIBC Legal Committee in 2003, she then served as the VP Legal on the Board of Directors for the next 12 years, providing valuable guidance and continuity to a dozen IDIBC Boards. After leaving the Board in 2016, Joanne continued to volunteer by chairing committees focused on advancing the professional competencies of interior designers. Joanne currently serves on the Government Relations and Regulation Committee and is welcomed back to the Board in 2022 to help advance the Institute’s bylaws, standards, principles, values and procedures which support its regulatory authority.

Dora Anderson is a Partner with MQN Architecture & Interior Design, an Okanagan based firm. She has over 20 years of experience as an accredited Interior Design professional and is a Registered Interior Designer with IDIBC. Dora’s Interior Design skills are complimented by her business education and her even-keel management skills. Over the years, she has acquired experience in various facets of sustainable commercial and residential design projects across Canada and abroad. Dora is an accomplished RID and businesswomen having been celebrated  for her  talents with various awards from; Top 20 under 40, SICA, OHAE, Georgie, and Tommie Award accolades on numerous projects. Dora is a LEED accredited professional and currently studying Passive House which fuels her to bring an environmentally sustainable focus to all projects.

Dora is a steward in the community and compassionately shares her time and talents to numerous non-profit organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and is the founder of NPO, Roots to Rooftops – Sustainable Community Projects. She is an educator and a true mentor to women in the trades, design & business.

Carly has spent over 10 years working in Victoria, utilizing her commercial background to deliver thoughtful residential projects that feel effortless in their beauty. She has been an RID since 2018 and an active member of the Vancouver Island Society of Interior Designers (VISID). Carly’s nomination will aim to further connect IDIBC with Island events and lend her experiences and perspective to strengthen Continuing Education opportunities for Registered Interior Designers in BC.

Laura has over 30 years of Canadian and international design experience.  She started her career in Southeast Asia working on hotel and office projects with a focus on designing custom furniture, lighting and carpets for five-star resort hotels.  Based in Malaysia, she did many projects in India and Indonesia and had the opportunity to travel extensively.

After a few years in Malaysia, Laura settled in Vancouver and has primarily focused on workplace, hospitality and multi-family design ever since.  Her diversity of project experience inspires creative problem solving and leads to cross-over solutions to suit each client.  She currently works at SSDG Interiors.

Laura is excited to rejoin the IDIBC Board after a previous stint as VP Membership and member of the website design committee.  Laura has an interest in Accessible Design and Sustainability and whenever possible will continue to advocate for inclusivity and sustainability within the industry.