CCIDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The California Council for Interior Design Certification (CCIDC) is governed by a Board of Directors that is 100% volunteer-based. Board members serve without compensation and are responsible for the oversight and stewardship of California’s Certified Interior Designers Title Act. The Board’s role is to ensure that CCIDC fulfills its public-benefit mission to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public by establishing and maintaining professional standards for Certified Interior Designers.

The Board is composed of both professional and public members. Professional Directors are Certified Interior Designers selected for their expertise across distinct areas of interior design practice, including residential, commercial, specialty practice, sustainability, multidisciplinary work, and education. Public Directors provide independent oversight and represent consumer and public interests. In 2024, CCIDC modernized its bylaws to ensure Board representation reflects the full diversity of today’s interior design profession, rather than affiliation with specific trade organizations.

The Board operates strictly at the policy and governance level and does not engage in daily operations. Its responsibilities include strategic planning, financial oversight, approval of policies, oversight of certification standards, and protection of the integrity of the Certified Interior Designer credential. The Board does not possess cite-and-fine authority and functions within the framework of a voluntary title act.

Governance is supported through standing committees, including Executive, Compensation, Compliance, Education, and Marketing and Outreach Committees. Board members serve fixed terms, meet regularly via virtual meetings to support statewide participation, and work collaboratively with professional staff to ensure effective, ethical, and transparent governance.

Service on the CCIDC Board offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to public protection, professional integrity, and the future of interior design in California.

Executive Committee

CHAIR

George Brazil
George BrazilResidential Director
George Brazil is a Certified Interior Designer and professional member of ASID, where he served as Past President of the California North Chapter. He is principal and co-owner of the design firm SagreraBrazil Design, bringing over 25 years of experience in residential interiors. George is dedicated to advancing professional standards in interior design and promoting excellence across the built environment.

VICE CHAIR

Carley Roden
Carley RodenPublic Director
Carley Roden is an Executive Business Administrator for a Class III Medical Device company in San Diego, California. With extensive experience in executive support, project management, and business development, she brings a strong organizational and strategic perspective to the Board. Carley holds a background in social and behavioral studies and previously served CCIDC as Executive Administrator and Certification Coordinator.

TREASURER

Julissa Garcia
Julissa GarciaCommercial Director
Julissa Garcia is Principal and Owner of j.design.studio, a San Diego-based planning and design firm. A Certified Interior Designer with over 25 years in the building industry, she specializes in commercial design, ADA compliance, and building code regulations. Julissa is passionate about creating inclusive, functional spaces while ensuring adherence to design and construction standards.

SECRETARY

Taylor Stead
Taylor SteadPublic Director
Taylor Stead is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving as a Public Director on the CCIDC Board. She earned a Master of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego and has extensive experience providing therapy to individuals, families, and groups. Taylor’s work focuses on mental health, well-being, and supporting diverse communities through collaborative care.

Board Members

Gina Fabiola
Gina FabiolaResidential Director
Gina Fabiola is a Certified Interior Designer and LEED Accredited Professional with over 10 years of experience in residential and commercial design. Passionate about sustainable and human-centered spaces, she is active in the design community through IIDA and ASID. Gina participated in the 2024 IIDA Emerging Leaders Program and served as the 2023 ASID Professional Development Events Committee Chair.
Kathryn Hampton
Kathryn HamptonMulti-Discipline Director
Kathryn Hampton is a Certified Interior Designer specializing in commercial design and the founder of K2S Studio. A graduate of Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design, she began her career in large corporate design firms before establishing her own practice. Kathryn’s diverse experience enables her to approach every project with both creative insight and technical precision.
Patricia Johnson
Patricia JohnsonSustainability Director
Patricia Johnson is a Certified Interior Designer and Code Review Consultant for the City of Livermore, California. Before founding her consulting business, she held leadership roles as Captain, Deputy Fire Marshal, and Fire Marshal at UC Davis and the Santa Clara County Fire Department. Patricia’s expertise in fire safety, code compliance, and sustainable design informs her contributions to the Board.
Lindsey Repp
Lindsey ReppPublic Director
Lindsey Repp is a Global Real Estate Strategic Planner at CrowdStrike, Inc., with over 15 years of experience in corporate real estate and facilities management. She oversees planning for the company’s extensive global real estate portfolio, spanning more than 50 locations worldwide. Lindsey brings a strong business and operations perspective to the CCIDC Board, supporting design excellence and professional integrity.
Adam Sampson
Adam SampsonPublic Director
Adam Sampson is a global executive with extensive experience in product leadership across the life sciences, high-performance computing, construction, and government contracting industries. He has built a career developing innovative, profitable products and strengthening core revenue streams for global brands including American Express, eBay, Kohler, and Roca. Adam holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from San Diego State University and is an Eagle Scout.
Sunny Zhao
Sunny ZhaoSpecialty Director
Sunny Zhao is an accomplished interior design professional with experience in residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Committed to creating human-centered, research-driven environments, Sunny approaches each project with creativity and analytical depth. She actively engages in professional development and industry collaboration, promoting innovation and connection within the design community.
OPEN BOARD POSITIONS
OPEN BOARD POSITIONSCCIDC is accepting applications for the following 2026 Board positions:
Public Director
A public member of the CCIDC (California Council for Interior Design Certification), is an individual who must not be conferred the title of Certified Interior Designer by the Board. or of any board under the jurisdiction of the Department of Consumer Affairs. Public members are appointed to represent the interests of the general public and are key to the Board’s mission of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of Californians.

Education Director
The Education Director is a Certified Interior Designer whose professional focus is interior design education. This individual brings sector-specific insight to the board by representing the interests, challenges, and innovations unique to educators in the field. The Education Director plays a critical role in ensuring that the perspectives and needs of interior design educators are incorporated into the board’s decision-making, policy development, and outreach initiatives.

Qualified Candidates Click on the image to apply.

CCIDC BOARD METINGS

The CCIDC Board meets three times per year, via webinar format. The meetings are held for the Board to ensure CCIDC is carrying out its mission to establish and implement professional standards and educational requirements, educate the public, and facilitate interior design professional’s compliance with our standards and code of ethics in order to provide for the protection, health, safety and welfare of the public by administering the California Certified Interior Designers Title Act.

All of the meetings are open to the public, except for closed sessions. Closed sessions are held to deliberate decisions in disciplinary proceedings; and consider personnel matters.

Anyone who needs a disability-related accommodation or modification in order to participate in the meeting may make a request by contacting the Board. Providing a request at least five business days prior to the meeting date will help ensure the availability of the requested accommodation.

All attendees must abide by the CCIDC Rules for Audience Participation & Etiquette, failure to do so may result in immediate removal from the meeting. 

Meeting agendas, materials, and minutes are available (unless otherwise specified) for viewing by clicking on the respective link. Agendas are available 10 days prior to the date of the meeting. Minutes for meetings are available once approved by the Board or respective committee.

Board Meeting Schedule

  • May 16, 2026 | ANNUAL MEETING | ZOOM Webinar
  • October 17, 2026 | ZOOM Webinar & CEU
  • January 16, 2027 | BOARD & STRATEGIC PLANNING MEETING | ZOOM Webinar

CCIDC 2026 Annual Board Meeting

When: May 16, 2026 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: CCIDC 2026 Annual Board Meeting
Format: Zoom Webinar

REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT A LATER DATE
Registered CIDs who attend the meeting will receive up to a 2-hour CEU credit (0.2 CE Units) for registering and participating in the meeting.

All Board meetings are open to the public.

Agenda to be posted at a later date.

If you would like to submit an Agenda item, or to be considered as a speaker at the meeting, please submit your request in writing to ccidc@ccidc.org, no later than May 1, 2026

Agenda posted in accordance with the Bagley-Keene Act.

CCIDC October 2026 Board Meeting & CEU

When: Sat, October 17, 2026 10am – 12pm Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Meeting Format: Zoom Webinar
CEU Information: TBD

REGISTER HERE | Registration to be available at a later date

Registered CIDs who attend the meeting will receive up to a 2-hour CEU credit (0.2 CE Units) for registering and participating in the meeting.

All Board meetings are open to the public.

AGENDA | To be available at a later date

If you would like to submit an Agenda item, or to be considered as a speaker at the meeting, please submit your request in writing to ccidc@ccidc.org, no later than October 5, 2026

Agenda posted in accordance with the Bagley-Keene Act.

CCIDC January 2027 Board  & Strategic Planning Meeting

When: Sat, January 16, 2027 10am – 1pm Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Meeting Format: Zoom Webinar

If you would like to submit an Agenda item, or to be considered as a speaker at the meeting, please submit your request in writing to the CCIDC OFFICE, no later than January 2, 2027.

REGISTRATION AVAILABLE AT A LATER DATE

Registered CIDs who attend the meeting will receive up to a 3-hour CEU credit (0.3 CE Units) for attending and participating in the meeting.

All Board meetings are open to the public.

AGENDA AVAILABLE AT A LATER DATE

Agenda posted in accordance with the Bagley-Keene Act.