Newly elected 2008 officers (assume positions January 2008):

President: Amrita Raja
Junior
I'm a 2nd year Interior Design student with a double major in French, pursuing the Honors Baccalaureate diploma. I was born in Bombay, India, but have lived in the US since 1995. In my free time, I enjoy graphic design, painting and playing the piano.

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

Treasurer: Jen Wilkinson
Sophomore
I am a junior 2nd 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.

4th Year Rep: Kaitlin Dyer
Senior (3rd year in the program)
I am a senior at Tech and a third year Interior Design student. I am also minoring in Business Leadership. I am from Richmond, Virginia. I enjoy dancing, traveling, my family, and friends. I am also an active member of Zeta Tau Alpha holding the position of VP3 of Recruitment and Membership.

2nd Year Rep: Emily Owsley
I am a second year 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 next summer. 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!

Community Service Co-Chair: Nicole LaPierre
Sophomore
Birthday: June 24, 1988
I am in my second year in the Interior Design program and this is my first year as an officer. I am from the Richmond area and, though I miss home, I love Blacksburg. Outside of interior design I enjoy playing volleyball, being active in Cru & watching VT sports.

Community Service Co-Chair: Nina DiGregroy
Sophomore
I am a second year design student from Pittsburgh, PA. In my free time I enjoy attending Hokie and Steelers football games, running, and spending time with my friends and family. I am also an active member of Zeta Tau Alpha, holding the position of Philanthropy chair. Let me know if you have any suggestions about future community service projects for IDEAS!

Speaker Committee Member: Dana DeFilippi
Sophomore
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.

Website coordinator: Lauren Shaw
Sophomore
I am a second year Interior Design major from Apex, NC. I'm minoring in French and can't wait to visit Paris :) I ran track and cross country all through high school and running is one of my favorite things to do in my free time.

Website coordinator: Ann Marks
Sophomore
I am a second year ITDS major with a Psychology minor. My hometown is Max Meadows, VA but I'm originally from Cherry Hill, NJ. I am a member of Cru. I enjoy tennis, racquetball, reading and making custom walking sticks.

SGA Rep: Susan Drinkard
Junior
This is my third year here at Tech. I grew up just outside of Atlanta and was excited for an opportunity to come somewhere new for college. I enjoy traveling, cooking, baking, and reading when I get the chance. Please feel free to contact me with any concerns or suggestions you would like for me to take to the SGA meetings.

Ideas Officers: 2007

Ideas Officers: 2006