President's Message

Celebrating Five Decades of Impact:

I am excited and honored to serve as President for this term. This year promises to be one filled with celebration, inspiration, and innovation.

As ASID marks its 50th year, it feels like we are entering a new era. Our profession is always evolving, and to stay relevant, our Chapter must grow alongside the needs of our members.

This term, our focus will be on strengthening the sense of community within the Chapter. We are dedicated to creating programs that provide value for our Designers, support our Students, and offer new opportunities to benefit our Industry Partners. Revitalizing our membership with fresh energy, new ideas, and a renewed commitment to serving the ASID Community is key to our success.

Your Board of Directors is working hard to ensure that we move this Chapter forward. It’s essential that we learn to collaborate, grow, and lead as a unified team. The future of our Chapter rests on building new relationships, inspiring volunteers, and cultivating leaders eager to make a difference.

In the coming months, you’ll see some exciting changes as we explore new avenues and embrace new opportunities. I hope you’ll join us in this journey, as we try new things, foster meaningful connections, and find a balance between honoring traditions and engaging the next generation of Designers. Their passion will be the driving force that propels us into a future that values Design professionals and supports a more sustainable industry.

I’m looking forward to a year of possibility, growth, and collaboration. Let’s see what we can accomplish together as we celebrate this momentous year.

Here’s to a wonderful 50th year of ASID!

Lauri Howell, ASID Allied

President, Orange County ASID 2024 - 2025