We'd Like To Welcome Our New DAASE Founding Members !!
Bernadette Upton, FASID, RID, LEED
Bernadette Upton, FASID, RID, LEED, USGBC Faculty
North Palm Beach, Florida
www.ecodecor.com
For more than thirty years, Bernadette has been sharing her passion, wisdom and talents around the concepts of green design. As a member of many organizations, an instructor for continuing education workshops and a visionary, she continues to believe that everyone benefits from living in an environment that is sustainable.
Bernadette is the founder of EcoDecor, a well known design studio that has led the conversation about green design in south Florida for more than two decades. She is well respected by her peers and is always helping educate students raise the bar.
North Palm Beach, Florida
www.ecodecor.com
For more than thirty years, Bernadette has been sharing her passion, wisdom and talents around the concepts of green design. As a member of many organizations, an instructor for continuing education workshops and a visionary, she continues to believe that everyone benefits from living in an environment that is sustainable.
Bernadette is the founder of EcoDecor, a well known design studio that has led the conversation about green design in south Florida for more than two decades. She is well respected by her peers and is always helping educate students raise the bar.
Sean and Debbie Flaven, Agebuster.org
Sean Flavin, RN, BSN
Palm Desert, CA
www.agebuster.org
Sean is a graduate of the San Diego State School of Nursing, and a former USN Rescue Swimmer. Sean is also a licensed General Building Contractor in California (CA Lic. #923994).
Deborah Flavin, BA
Debbie is a Certified Home Modification Specialist. Deborah holds an Executive Certification in Home Modification from the University of Southern California Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center.
Palm Desert, CA
www.agebuster.org
Sean is a graduate of the San Diego State School of Nursing, and a former USN Rescue Swimmer. Sean is also a licensed General Building Contractor in California (CA Lic. #923994).
Deborah Flavin, BA
Debbie is a Certified Home Modification Specialist. Deborah holds an Executive Certification in Home Modification from the University of Southern California Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center.
Shelley Siegel, FASID, CAPS
Shelley Siegel, FASID, CAPS, Certified Lead-Safe Renovator
Lake Worth, Florida
www.UniversalDesignAndEducation.net
Shelley Siegel is the founder of Universal Design & Education Network. Shelley holds a degree in Interior Design, is licensed by the State of Florida, and is NCIDQ qualified. Shelley also completed a Masters Degree in Gerontology at Nova Southeastern University.
Believing that encouraging independence in an aesthetically pleasing environment can add to the quality of life, Shelley is dedicated to bringing universal design concepts into the home, workplace, hospitality, and healthcare environment. Knowing that a properly planned environment is not only safer, but promotes healing, Shelley is careful to include design elements which accommodate most of life's changes including the normal processes of aging.
Lake Worth, Florida
www.UniversalDesignAndEducation.net
Shelley Siegel is the founder of Universal Design & Education Network. Shelley holds a degree in Interior Design, is licensed by the State of Florida, and is NCIDQ qualified. Shelley also completed a Masters Degree in Gerontology at Nova Southeastern University.
Believing that encouraging independence in an aesthetically pleasing environment can add to the quality of life, Shelley is dedicated to bringing universal design concepts into the home, workplace, hospitality, and healthcare environment. Knowing that a properly planned environment is not only safer, but promotes healing, Shelley is careful to include design elements which accommodate most of life's changes including the normal processes of aging.
Leslie Shankman-Cohn, ASID, CAPS
Leslie Shankman-Cohn, NCIDQ, RID, ASID, CAPS, CGP
Memphis, Tennessee
http://www.jillhertz.com
Leslie Shankman-Cohn, ASID, CAPS, specializes in custom designed furniture; space planning; furnishings and finishes specifications; universal design; “Aging in Style”; and sustainable design issues.
Leslie is a Registered Interior Designer by the State of Tennessee; NCIDQ certified; a Professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID); and a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS).
She is a Past- President of the Tennessee Chapter of ASID, and a board member of the Tennessee Interior Design Coalition (TIDC) which is dealing with legislative issues and on the boards of two local non-profit environmental groups, setting the standard on designing for the aging population.
Memphis, Tennessee
http://www.jillhertz.com
Leslie Shankman-Cohn, ASID, CAPS, specializes in custom designed furniture; space planning; furnishings and finishes specifications; universal design; “Aging in Style”; and sustainable design issues.
Leslie is a Registered Interior Designer by the State of Tennessee; NCIDQ certified; a Professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID); and a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS).
She is a Past- President of the Tennessee Chapter of ASID, and a board member of the Tennessee Interior Design Coalition (TIDC) which is dealing with legislative issues and on the boards of two local non-profit environmental groups, setting the standard on designing for the aging population.
Nicole Shultz, ASID
Nicole Shultz, ASID
Palm Springs, California
www.vianovainteriors.com
Nicole Shultz, ASID is a successful interior designer heading up her firm for more than 30 years along the west coast of the country. She is proud to have been trained as designer, decorator and contractor, having expertise in everything from floor plans, furniture and fabric selection, to overseeing a complete change of interior architecture. As a dedicated professional member of ASID and a past ASID Chapter President, Nicole has given of her time and experience to both clients and colleagues and is well respected member of the interior design community.
Whether downsizing, moving, a life change that calls out for a new definition of space, or just the need to refresh or upgrade a current home, Nicole has the expertise to guide the project and can assist with making a home to stay in place and one that will last a lifetime.
Palm Springs, California
www.vianovainteriors.com
Nicole Shultz, ASID is a successful interior designer heading up her firm for more than 30 years along the west coast of the country. She is proud to have been trained as designer, decorator and contractor, having expertise in everything from floor plans, furniture and fabric selection, to overseeing a complete change of interior architecture. As a dedicated professional member of ASID and a past ASID Chapter President, Nicole has given of her time and experience to both clients and colleagues and is well respected member of the interior design community.
Whether downsizing, moving, a life change that calls out for a new definition of space, or just the need to refresh or upgrade a current home, Nicole has the expertise to guide the project and can assist with making a home to stay in place and one that will last a lifetime.
Anne Kellett, ASID, CAPS
Anne Kellett, ASID, CAPS
San Diego, California
https://akinderspace.shutterfly.com
Anne Kellett, ASID, CAPS is an independent Interior Designer in San Diego, CA with over 35 years experience in the field of residential interior design. Her design firm, A Kinder Space, creates safe, beautiful, accessible and welcoming spaces that strive to address the present and future needs of her clients. Anne brings care, respect and empathy into the designer-client relationship. Providing innovation and excellence �.her work has established a reputation for interior spaces that function beautifully.
Anne is a Professional member of the San Diego Chapter of ASID and is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist. She is on the faculty of Design Institute of San Diego where she teaches textiles and an introductory interior design course. Anne is the Faculty Advisor for the Student Chapter of ASID at Design Instutute.
San Diego, California
https://akinderspace.shutterfly.com
Anne Kellett, ASID, CAPS is an independent Interior Designer in San Diego, CA with over 35 years experience in the field of residential interior design. Her design firm, A Kinder Space, creates safe, beautiful, accessible and welcoming spaces that strive to address the present and future needs of her clients. Anne brings care, respect and empathy into the designer-client relationship. Providing innovation and excellence �.her work has established a reputation for interior spaces that function beautifully.
Anne is a Professional member of the San Diego Chapter of ASID and is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist. She is on the faculty of Design Institute of San Diego where she teaches textiles and an introductory interior design course. Anne is the Faculty Advisor for the Student Chapter of ASID at Design Instutute.
Patricia Lockwood, IDS
Patricia Lockwood, IDS
La Quinta, California
http://www.lockwoodinteriors.net/index.html
Patricia Lockwood runs her successful design business in La Quinta, California. Self-described as an Interior Designer with a twist, she is a certified Design Psychology Coach and understands the power of space and the connection between environment and an overall sense of wellbeing. With a supportive following of clients, she creates beautiful and authentic spaces to define ‘who’ the client wants to be and ‘how’ they want to live.
Patricia is an enthusiastic, active member of the design community in the Coachella Valley of California, the founder and Past President of the the Interior Design Society - Palm Springs Chapter (IDS) and a member of the IDS National Board of Directors. She is also a featured writer for the Design Design Authority Blog published by the Desert Sun Newspaper.
La Quinta, California
http://www.lockwoodinteriors.net/index.html
Patricia Lockwood runs her successful design business in La Quinta, California. Self-described as an Interior Designer with a twist, she is a certified Design Psychology Coach and understands the power of space and the connection between environment and an overall sense of wellbeing. With a supportive following of clients, she creates beautiful and authentic spaces to define ‘who’ the client wants to be and ‘how’ they want to live.
Patricia is an enthusiastic, active member of the design community in the Coachella Valley of California, the founder and Past President of the the Interior Design Society - Palm Springs Chapter (IDS) and a member of the IDS National Board of Directors. She is also a featured writer for the Design Design Authority Blog published by the Desert Sun Newspaper.