Newly elected 2009 officers (assume positions January 2009):

President: Sibie Ohumay
smohumay@vt.edu
Junior
I'm a transfer student from Springfield, VA. I enjoy the art of dance, especially tap and jazz. I'm excited that I can be a part of the Interior Design community and I'm looking forward to a productive year.

President-elect: Jessie Oliver
joliver7@vt.edu
Sophomore
I am a 2nd year Interior Design major from Massanutten, VA. I am also involved in the Hokie Ambassador program for the College of Architecture and Urban Studies and Chi Delta Alpha (XDA), an all girls service sorority at VT. In my spare time I love doing anything artsy, shopping, traveling, volunteering, and spending time with my friends and family. I can't wait to see what the future hold for IDEAS and look forward to getting to know you guys even more as our club continues to grow.

Treasurer: Jen Wilkinson
jrwilk05@vt.edu
Junior
I am a 3rd year Interior Design major and an Art History major. I am from Pittsburgh, PA. I am currently involved in IDEAS and hold the position as treasurer, and am also involved in Habitat For Humanity and Make the Switch at Virginia Tech.

Co-Treasurer: Courtney Boardman
cboardm@vt.edu
Sophomore
I am a 2nd year Interior Design major and I have lived in Blacksburg my entire life. Being involved with Habitat for Humanity for two years has sparked my interest in building and I would like to renovate residential and/or commercial spaces some day. I am the youngest of five girls and I love to paint, hike and watch movies.

3rd & 4th Year Rep: Emily Owsley
eowsley@vt.edu
Junior
I am a 3rd year Interior Design student at Virginia Tech from Warrenton, Virginia. I love music, art, design and my dog, Otis. I am also studying Italian and hope to travel to Italy. I am interested in sustainable, environmentally friendly, and affordable housing and design. Any input that you'd like to have brought to the IDEAS team is always welcome!

2nd & 3rd Year Rep: Lindsay Buccola
lbuccola@vt.edu
Sophomore
I am a 2nd year Interior Design student from Stafford, VA. I want to use my position to help bring out as many students as possible join IDEAS and take advantage of all the opportunities it offers. In my free time, I love to hang out with my friends, play sports, listen to music, or just relax at home. I love to meet new people, so feel free to come and talk to me!

1st Year Rep: Michelle Grant
melle23@vt.edu
Freshman
I am the 1st year representative and my job is to recruit you to attend the fabulous Friday lunch meetings that IDEAS has at noon. They serve as a great networking and socializing tool. I am in Scott Poole's studio, located on the entry floor level. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask me personally or email me.

Speaker Committee Member: Dana DeFilippi
dadef06@vt.edu
Junior
I am an Interior Design Major with a Minor in Industrial Design. I grew up in Northern Virginia and transfered to Tech from NOVA after getting an Associates Degree in Business. I also co-lead Make the Switch, spreading awareness about fluorescent light bulbs. Suggestions on presenting companies are always welcome.

Speaker Committee Member: Molly Berman
msmollyg@vt.edu
Sophomore
I'm excited to be a part of IDEAS and I can't wait to see how well this semester turns out! I love all types of art, especially drawing. I also love to play soccer and tennis. Being involved is helping me stay focused. AND I love being a Hokie. :)

Social Chair: Farihah Saleem
fsaleem@vt.edu
Sophomore
I am a 2nd year Interior Design student with a minor in Industrial design. I am from Centreville, Virginia or as most of you know it, NOVA. Another organization on campus that I am involved with is Hokie Ambassadors. Other than that I like to spend the majority of my free time with my siblings and cousins. I really enjoy traveling and playing sports.

Social Chair: Megan Proctor
mproctor@vt.edu
Sophomore
I am a 2nd year Interior Design major and Business Leadership minor from Virginia Beach, VA. I really love the beach, hiking, traveling, scuba diving, boating, and anything outdoors. In my spare time I am hanging out with my friends and listening to all kinds of music. Feel free to come and talk to me if you have any club questions or just want to chat!

Trip Coordinator: Lindsey Richards
lrich07@vt.edu
Sophomore
I am a 2nd year Interior Design major and am really looking forward to being an IDEAS Officer. My hometown is Weyers Cave, VA. I enjoy scrap-booking, watercolor, watching football, listening to country music, trying new things, and going to the beach.

Trip Coordinator: Kristi Nowak
knowak@vt.edu
Sophomore
I am a 2nd year Interior Design student from Newtown, CT. I have been involved in sports all of my life and in my free time I enjoy hiking, baking, biking, and running. Besides this, I like to spend a lot of time with my friends and family.

Community Service Chair: Lindsey Bachand
lbach06@vt.edu
Junior
I'm a 3rd year Interior Design Major and Business Leadership Minor from La Plata, MD. I'm involved in Campus Crusade for Christ and am a facilitator for the Leadership Tech program. I love God, sports, helping others, hanging out with my friends, and watching a good movie. I love volunteering and giving back and hope to further IDEAS' involvement in serving the community.

Community Service Chair: Katherine Johnson
kat228@vt.edu
Junior
I am a 3rd year Interior Design student and Art History minor. I'm from Virginia Beach, VA and hope to stay near the water after graduation. I love visiting art museums, traveling, and running. I have always been involved in service activities and think it's very important to give back to your community. Any suggestions for service projects are welcome!

Website coordinator: Ann Marks
amarks23@vt.edu
Junior
I am a 3rd year Interior Design major with a Psychology minor. I'm a transfer student from WCC. My hometown is Max Meadows, VA but I'm originally from Cherry Hill, NJ. I enjoy tennis, racquetball, reading and making custom walking sticks. I'm also a student member of IIDA and ASID.

SGA Rep: Katie Herber
kherber@vt.edu
Sophomore
I am a 2nd year Interior Design major with an Industrial Design minor. I am from Jefferson, Maryland and I love sports, music, and spending time with friends. On campus, I'm also involved with the YMCA at Virginia Tech.