Professional Development Director Candidate Bio

Erica McLain, ASID Allied

Education
• UCLA, Interior Architecture
• UC-Berkeley, MBA
• Stanford, BA - Communication, Minor - Studio Art

Employment
• McLain by Design Interiors, Principal Designer
• Google, Product Manager

ASID Activities
• Dallas Design Community Emerging Professional Chair (current)

Community/Civic Activities, Other Professional Organizations
• Dallas Builders Association, Board of Directors
• Dallas Builder Association, Professional Women in Building Board
• Develop for Good, Board of Directors

Honors/Awards, Publications
• Stanford Hall of Fame Inductee
• Team USA Olympian

Candidate Statement
As the Texas Chapter Professional Development Director for ASID, I aim to advance the interior design profession by organizing educational programs that highlight the impact of design on human experiences. By curating events and workshops focused on innovative, sustainable, and health-promoting design practices, I plan to foster a community of informed and engaged professionals dedicated to creating thriving environments.