The voting period on the FY26 candidates is now closed. Members of ASID’s New England Chapter in good standing with voting rights are eligible to vote in the election. Refer to the ASID bylaws on voting rights. Ballots were issued to eligible voters via email.
FY26 Board of Directors
Ann Neumann
Candidate Statement:
My business experience in the residential construction industry, as well as a previous career in investment management as a portfolio analyst, helped me cultivate many skills that are an important foundation to leadership. My relationship building and communication skills, as well as my professionalism, would add value to the board as president-elect. I also enjoy being an active member of the design community in New England by attending many events through a wide range of organizations and connecting with colleagues. I strive to continue to learn and be present in the industry by attending many conferences, such as the Luxury Home Design Summit and the Design Influencer's Leadership Conference.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree, Bryant University
Shelby Littlefield
Candidate Statement:
Maintaining the professionalism of this organization and profession in general. Connecting with other professionals, such as colleagues, vendors, industry partners, contractors. Engaging with the younger generation as they are the future of the profession. Broadening the reach of our chapter to all of the New England states.
Employment:
SV Design
Education:
Bachelor's Degree, Endicott College
Caty Byerly Rezendes
Candidate Statement:
My path through the interior design field has been unconventional. I've always had one foot in traditional practice and fortunate to experiment in adjacent fields. Stops along the way: Balinese imports and custom furniture design; design and marketing director for a prestigious Hawaii architect; content curation and brand development for a Hawaii-based lifestyle maven; designing venues and brand experiences for a global Japanese wedding brand; curating TEDx events, art installations, and storytelling coaching; executive coaching and corporate video/agency work; to now a focus on sustainability design, thought leadership, and coalition-building.
Orbiting these worlds, I see so many opportunities to bring interesting, holistic programming to the membership in service of building new relationships and deepening existing ties. My favorite parts of my work have been around collaboration, learning, and amplifying the creativity of others:
-- Developing artists work via client commissions
-- Learning the world of sourcing and buying while developing a bedding line and consignment concept store
-- Creating community and deep cohort connections through a novel speaker coaching program
-- Working with a multidisciplinary team on photo shoot sets
-- Finding meaningful engagements with large-scale TEDx partner activations
Bringing in varied voices and viewpoints in I think can help designers engage in all the facets of this career, spark creativity, and make memorable experiences.
Employment:
Rumblespring Inc
TEDxBoston
Education:
Bachelor's Degree, Chaminade University of Honolulu
Communications Director, October 1, 2025-September 30, 2027 Term
Candidate Vacancy
The ballot provides an option for write-in candidates.
If you are interested in learning more about the Communications Director position, please contact our office or contact the ASID New England Nominating Committee Chair, Jennifer Wilson.
Petitioning
During an election cycle, additional candidates for any position may be nominated through a written petition signed by not fewer than 10 percent of both practitioner and industry partner voting members in good standing, provided such petition is received by the chapter administrator no later than 30 days after the slate has posted, and provided proposed candidates meet eligibility requirements.