CCIDC Board of Directors:

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.
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.
Caryn Menches
Caryn MenchesEducation Director
Caryn Menches is a Certified Interior Designer and Principal of Modern Lotus Interiors in Orange County, California. With a background in residential property inspection and estimating, she brings expert knowledge of building codes, materials, and construction practices. Caryn also teaches code-based interior design courses at Fullerton College, where she helps prepare the next generation of design professionals.
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.
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
Public Directors are appointed to represent the interests of the general public in all matters brought before the CCIDC Board. As independent members of the board, Public Directors must not be professionally associated with or possess expertise in the interior design, architecture, construction, building, or furniture industries. Their impartiality ensures that board decisions reflect a balanced consideration of public welfare, consumer protection, and ethical oversight.

Residential Director
The Residential Director is a Certified Interior Designer whose professional focus is primarily in residential interior design. This individual brings sector-specific insight to the board, representing the interests, challenges, and innovations unique to residential practice. The Residential Director plays a critical role in ensuring that the needs and perspectives of residential interior designers are reflected in the board’s decision-making, policies, and outreach efforts.

Qualified Candidates Click on the image to apply.

CCIDC Board Meetings:

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

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

CCIDC January 2026 Board  & Strategic Planning Meeting

When: Sat, January 17, 2026 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, 2026.

REGISTRATION 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.

Agenda posted in accordance with the Bagley-Keene Act.

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.