Symposium Schedule

An exceptional communicator, innovator, and visionary leader, Cheryl S. Durst has spurred progress, driven change, and encouraged the expansion of the interior design industry.

As the Executive Vice President and CEO of IIDA, Cheryl is committed to achieving broad recognition for the value of design and its significant role in society through both functionality and engagement in every day workspaces and the built environment.

Demonstrated by her active involvement in connecting industry professionals, including designers, manufacturers, clients, end users, and employers, she has worked to promote an understanding of how design impacts human behavior and affects all aspects of shared spaces.

Dr. Eve Edelstein, F-AAA, is Director of Design Quality, National Health Service, Guys and St. Thomas Hospital Foundation Trust. Eve applies neuroscience to design in all practice areas, consulting with experts, stakeholders, users, and design teams.

Eve developed the first Neuroscience and Architecture courses with ANFA, NSAD, UCSD, and the Salk Institute, and Building Blocks for Clinicians at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

With Essentia at GSTT, Dr. Edelstein is developing a broad series of coursed, workshops and practices to achieve efficient and effective design experiences for all users.