Iida Elizabeth Samsa

Elizabeth Samsa, IIDA, has extensive work experience in the field of interior design. Elizabeth is currently serving as the Vice President of Design at Storr Office Environments. Prior to this role, they worked as the Director and Regional Design Director at NELSON from January 2020 to April 2022. Elizabeth also held the position of Senior Associate at DLR Group from January 2015 to June 2019. Elizabeth has further contributed their expertise as a Senior Interior Designer at Studio Hive, Inc. from January 2015 to March 2017. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Interior Designer and Project Manager at TKDA from April 2012 to January 2015. Beginning their career at SJA Architects as a Project Interior Designer from April 2007 to April 2012, Elizabeth showcased their skills. Elizabeth also gained valuable experience as an Interior Designer II at Solomon Cordwell Buenz from April 2004 to April 2007.

Elizabeth Samsa, IIDA, holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Interior Design from Harrington College of Design, which they obtained between the years 1999 and 2002. Additionally, they pursued studies in Interior Design with a focus on Art, Textiles, and Product Design at Willem de Kooning Academy Rotterdam for an unspecified period of time around 2001. Furthermore, Elizabeth participated in the Interior Architecture - Early College Program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago until 1998.

In terms of certifications, they are a Certified Interior Designer (CID) accredited by the Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID. Elizabeth also holds the designation of IIDA Professional from IIDA Northland. Furthermore, they have obtained the NCIDQ Certification (NCIDQ) from the Council for Interior Design Qualification - CIDQ. Specific dates for their certifications were not provided.