The 2018-19 DDA National Board of Directors
National Directors & Officers
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Andria Cowan-Molyneaux
National Chair
Andria Cowan Molyneaux is an award-winning decorator, designer and certified aging in place specialist. Andria is accredited by the National Association of Home Builders and DDA Canada, and she has served on the board of DDA Canada since 2014. She also guest lectures on Universal Design.
Andria is the principal designer and owner of ACM Designs, in Haliburton, Ontario. The company specializes in decorating and design of lakeside homes, cottages and businesses in and around Haliburton County. ACM Designs is also a Cambria Premier Dealer.
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Lana McIver
National Vice Chair, Chair of Education
Lana has been on the DDA National Board since 2014 as the chair of Education.
Donna Van Staveren
Treasurer
Donna is the owner and operator of a boutique style decorating firm, Pheasant Lane Interiors. Originally a professional accountant, she has pursued her design passion through interior decorating and home renovation to several personally owned properties. She most recently completed the Interior Decorating program at George Brown College. With a penchant for detail and a creative spirit, Donna looks forward to sharing her design passion with others. As a board member and accredited interior decorator, Donna is delighted to be a part of DDA as it moves forward.
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Elvira Goodenough
Director, Co-Chair of Awards
Adele Wechsler
Director, Chair of Ambassador Program
Following a successful career, as a Fashion Designer, producing and selling her collections throughout North America, Adele Wechsler has steering her exceptional design sense to the world of Interior Decorating.
Her desire is to breathe new life and invigorate existing pieces within a space, or tackle entire renovations from outside and within all the walls of your home. Creative, resourceful, calm and measured as well as an attentive listener enhances Adele’s ability to quickly interpret a clients personal style and sensibility and assist in bringing that vision to life.
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Lailyn Arganosa
Director, Chair of Events
Lailyn Arganosa is the Showroom Consultant & Communications Coordinator at Distinctive Appliances. With great dedication and flair, her experience in marketing and inspiring knowledge of décor, appliances and the hospitality industry helps to create a welcoming environment for the many designers, decorators, architects and their guests and clients. As a true marketing professional, Lailyn strives to introduce new visitors to Distinctive Appliances and to encourage designers to connect with other design professionals and the home furnishings industry. As a Director on the National Board and the Director of Marketing, Lailyn is thrilled to be utilizing her marketing skills and leading the association to the next level.
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Janet Armstrong
Director, Chair of Membership
Janet Armstrong is the owner and Creative Director of Simply Swank Décor, a design firm that creates comfortable and livable interiors through simple design and decor. Janet is a graduate of the Interior Design Institute and a member as well as Board Member of the Decorators & Designers Association of Canada (DDA) and the DDA Newsletter Committee.
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Janet Crawford
Director, Chair of Affiliates
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Ewa Fisher
Director
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Leanne Tammaro
Director, Chair of Marketing
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Jeanne Grier
Director
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Jeanne Grier is co-owner and President of Stylish Fireplaces & Interiors, which she runs with her husband Colin.
Jeanne brings a combination of business acumen and interior design expertise to the fireplace business. She has a Bachelor of Commerce degree, and has run an award-winning interior decorating business for over 25 years. Prior to that, she worked in the computer and hospitality industries.
Jeanne brings a passion for marketing and profitable business management to the DDA board. She is also very involved with professional renovators at BILD, the Building Industry and Land Development association in Toronto.
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Anatasia Rentzos
Director
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Chapter Representatives
- Toronto Chapter President: Maureen Liebovitz - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- National Capital Region Chapter (Ottawa) President: Deb Casey - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- GTA West Chapter Vice President: Jeanette Wisby - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Alberta Chapter President: Ana Cummings - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.