A Network of Dedicated Design Professionals
When you graduate from NYSID, a network of thousands of interior designers welcomes you. NYSID alumni hold positions of leadership in professional organizations, such as American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), International Design Association (IIDA), International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA), and Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) on both the regional and national levels. Some are principals at major architecture, design and planning firms; others are successful design entrepreneurs. NYSID alumni open doors for each other in every sector of the industry. They drive the College forward by giving back through scholarship funds, ambassadorship, mentorship, and other activities. They are active participants in the governance of the College, serving on NYSID’s Advisory Board, Academic Advisory Boards, Alumni Council, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission.
“We want our alumni to feel that this is their home in the design community.”
Join the Alumni Council
The NYSID Alumni Council honors the history and mission of the college and maintains a meaningful connection among graduates – past, present, and future. Ours is a commitment to create opportunities for one another and to deepen the bonds between us. As ambassadors, we engage in philanthropic activities to support NYSID’s scholarship programs while steadfastly supporting its achievement as one of the leading interior design programs in the country. Says Marie Aiello ’04 (AAS), owner and principal of Marie Aiello Design Studio and president of NYSID’s Alumni Council, “The work for the AC is not just about connections to the school; it is about an NYSID talent ecosystem comprised of student to designer, designer to colleague, and designer to marketplace.”
Alumni Council Members
Marie Aiello ’04 (AAS), President, alumnicouncil.president@nysid.edu
Krista Gurevich ’16 (MFA1), Vice President, alumnicouncil.vp@nysid.edu
George Marshall Peters ’08 (BFA), Treasurer, alumnicouncil.treasurer@nysid.edu
Lawrence Chabra ’09 (BFA), Secretary, Communications Co-chair, alumnicouncil.secretary@nysid.edu
Maisie Lee ’00 (BFA), Communications Co-chair
Michelle Jacobson ’17 (MPSS), Events Co-chair
Erin Wells ’04 (BFA), Membership Committee
Allison Russell Davis ’05 (BFA)
Questions about getting involved as an alumni?
Contact: Samantha Fingleton, Development & Alumni Services Manager
samantha.fingleton@nysid.edu | 212-472-1500 ext. 431
NYSID Alumni Council Events
NYSID's Alumni Council events strengthen the connections between fellow graduates and deepen your education in the art and business of interior design and beyond. Join us for large alumni gatherings, as well as smaller more intimate events, to connect throughout the year. Some events are virtual so people can participate from all over the world, while others are in person. Every dollar raised at our Alumni Council events goes to the Alumni Scholarship Fund, the proceeds of which go to support talented and deserving students enrolled at NYSID. The Alumni Scholarship is awarded at the gala each year.
Upcoming Alumni Council Events
Past Alumni Events
4/10/24 — Alumni Council Mixer
11/29/23 — Alumni Council Holiday Event at Fisher Paykel Experience Center
9/26/23 — Pour Painting Masterclass with renowned artist and NSYID faculty William Engel — WATCH VIDEO
2/28/23 — Robert Arthur King (Black Architects Born in the 19th Century) — WATCH VIDEO
11/1/22 — Welcome Back NYSID! Alumni Day
9/13/22 — Laura Hodges ’09 (NYSID 2022 Rising Star Award recipient) — WATCH VIDEO
7/13/22 — Dr. Ellen Fisher (Home: The Foundations of Enduring Spaces) — WATCH VIDEO
12/6/21 — Warren Ashworth & Susan Kander (We, the House)
Gail Davis ‘11 (AAS)
Alumni, Tell Us What You’re Doing Now!
It would be great to hear what you’re doing now and this form makes it easy!
Show Your Work
New York School of Interior Design likes to show off the work of its talented alumni. Are you interested in having your work shown on campus, on our blog, or in Atelier magazine, the magazine of NYSID? Do you want the interiors that you have designed to teach and inspire others? If so, fill out this form.
Catherine Ward ’15 (MFA1), Matthew Giampietro ’14 (MFA1), Ilona Birnberg ’09 (BFA), Alicia Cargo ’16 (MFA1)
Request Access to the Job Board
Please send an email with your full name, the degree or degrees you earned from NYSID, and the year you graduated. If you’ve changed your name because of marriage or any other reason, please add the name you graduated with. NYSID will verify this information with the registrar and send you a password and link to the job board.
Need access to the job board?
Contact: Karen Singh, Career Services & Internship Coordinator
karen.singh@nysid.edu
212-452-4172 ext. 308
Questions about getting involved as an alumni?
Contact: Samantha Fingleton, Development & Alumni Services Manager
samantha.fingleton@nysid.edu / 212-472-1500 ext. 431