Executive Committee

  • Adelita Rosenberg

    Adelita Rosenberg

    President

    VP of Admin 2023 AZ chapter VP of Development 2022 for AZ chapter

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  • Jolie Cawelti

    Jolie Cawelti

    VP/Administration

  • Sarah Whitman

    Sarah Whitman

    VP/Development

  • Beth Chandler

    Beth Chandler

    Secretary

  • Ariel Graves-Wake

    Ariel Graves-Wake

    Treasurer

  • Deidre Schwartz

    Deidre Schwartz

    Past President/Parliamentarian

    In 6th grade I had to write a research paper on the career that I would like to pursue in the future. I landed upon "Interior…

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  • Rittner Hufford

    Rittner Hufford

    Executive Advisor

    My career travels have taken me from California to New York; but I've stayed connected to my "home base", Arizona. To underst…

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Board of Directors

  • Carrie Tull

    Carrie Tull

    Scholarship

  • Grace Machado McClurg

    Grace Machado McClurg

    Membership

  • Beth Katz

    Beth Katz

    Student Relations

    I started KatzDesignGroup in 2003 when we relocated from Boston to Phoenix. I designed corporate interiors for the first 12 y…

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  • Jennifer Kittoe

    Jennifer Kittoe

    Programming

  • Taylor Newman

    Taylor Newman

    Fundraising

  • Beth Bierly-Goodworth

    Beth Bierly-Goodworth

    Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity

    Designing exclusively for the hospitality industry for 13 years and and now as a Project Manager, Design Brand Management at …

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  • Ashley Stephens

    Ashley Stephens

    Marketing

  • Jolie Cawelti

    Jolie Cawelti

    NEWH, Inc. Delegate

  • Deidre Schwartz

    Deidre Schwartz

    NEWH, Inc. Delegate

    In 6th grade I had to write a research paper on the career that I would like to pursue in the future. I landed upon "Interior…

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Committee Chair

  • Sara  Auden

    Sara Auden

    Hospitality

  • Kennedy Finn

    Kennedy Finn

    Social Media

  • Kristin Girard

    Kristin Girard

    Green Voice

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Adelita Rosenberg

Adelita Rosenberg

President

VP of Admin 2023 AZ chapter
VP of Development 2022 for AZ chapter

Deidre Schwartz

Deidre Schwartz

Past President/Parliamentarian

In 6th grade I had to write a research paper on the career that I would like to pursue in the future. I landed upon “Interior Designer” and had a passion for the arts. This was the early 70s. By the late 70s, I was convinced that a pursuit in business was the best way to go so off to business school I went for a degree in accounting/finance.

It took what seemed to be another lifetime to eventually get myself back in school, studying Interior Design at Harrington Institute in the early 90s. This bio is to be about “me” and not the job, per se, but after some setbacks in life, it was really my career that kept me sane and optimistic about the future.

I met the love of my life (Michael) in the mid 90s (at work, of course) and it took another 6 or so years before the stars aligned for us to ponder a relationship beyond being friends. It was extremely weird at first but we quickly adjusted (tee hee).

Over my life, I have had almost 30 addresses, went to 4 high schools, grew up in rural communities transitioned to city living as an adult for 10 years, lived in the Chicago ‘burbs for nearly 20 years and now reside in the horse country of Prescott, Arizona. I love that I have had all these great experiences and changes in environment starting at a very early age.

I am grateful to say that my parents are living in Florida at 88 and 90 years old. They are well and I hope the strong genes have transferred to me as well as my older brother and sister. Yes, I am the “baby”. Ha.

A great day for me is watching the sunrise peek over the horizon, taking a walk with my Theo (12 yo border collie), talking to my Mom, reading next to my husband outside somewhere, hiking on a nearby trail, having friends over for cocktails and/or dinner, watching a good movie (or trying to get through Breaking Bad), catching another amazing Arizona sunset, and falling asleep while reading (thrillers and suspense genres preferred) in bed next to Michael and Theo. Yep, that is what I call a pretty great day!

What’s next? As my grandmother would say…”we’ll see”!

Rittner Hufford

Rittner Hufford

Executive Advisor

My career travels have taken me from California to New York; but I’ve stayed connected to my “home base”, Arizona. To understand my personality is to understand that I come from a tight knit family with two brothers and that I’ve remained down to earth and dedicated to success. Athletics throughout my life led to the development of a competitive spirit that fuels me to compete and succeed. I enjoy baseball, cooking, exercise & nutrition.

In management roles for over a decade I pride myself in being a strong and loyal team leader that leads by example and sets clear expectations.

– A well-built team, given a clearly communicated strategy, along with the essential support and encouragement will be not only successful, but they will be eager to succeed and achieve above and beyond.
– As goals serve to establish objectives; incentives should inspire achievement beyond those objectives. Neither should be easy nor impossible.

Beth Katz

Beth Katz

Student Relations

I started KatzDesignGroup in 2003 when we relocated from Boston to Phoenix. I designed corporate interiors for the first 12 years of my career and wanted KDG to be different. I was craving more ways to be creative and build more dynamic spaces. I was fortunate that I found my first restaurant client and never looked back. At KDG, we are not preoccupied with creating our signature style instead, we provide design solutions highlighting each client’s unique style, reflecting their brand personality.

2024 is a year of new challenges and milestones. On January 4, I dove my 100th dive, a night dive. I am co-teaching the hospitality design course at ASU for the first time. For the first time, we will be traveling to Africa to see both the beauty of the Serengeti and the tranquility below the water. For my sanity, I box every day at my gym. You will always find me listening to Audible for my multiple bookclubs as I drive around Phoenix to my jobsites.

I am looking forward to serving on the board and promoting NEWH and scholarship to the wide variety of students in our incredible industry.

Beth Bierly-Goodworth

Beth Bierly-Goodworth

Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity

Designing exclusively for the hospitality industry for 13 years and and now as a Project Manager, Design Brand Management at Best Western Hotels & Resorts, what I enjoy most about hospitality is that it is always evolving and there is never a dull moment! When not in the office I enjoy traveling and hiking throughout the beautiful Arizona deserts and mountains. Best advice: “Measure Twice, Cut Once”. Beth’s certifications include NCIDQ, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador, is currently studying for the LEED GA exam and is also a member of ASID.

Deidre Schwartz

Deidre Schwartz

NEWH, Inc. Delegate

In 6th grade I had to write a research paper on the career that I would like to pursue in the future. I landed upon “Interior Designer” and had a passion for the arts. This was the early 70s. By the late 70s, I was convinced that a pursuit in business was the best way to go so off to business school I went for a degree in accounting/finance.

It took what seemed to be another lifetime to eventually get myself back in school, studying Interior Design at Harrington Institute in the early 90s. This bio is to be about “me” and not the job, per se, but after some setbacks in life, it was really my career that kept me sane and optimistic about the future.

I met the love of my life (Michael) in the mid 90s (at work, of course) and it took another 6 or so years before the stars aligned for us to ponder a relationship beyond being friends. It was extremely weird at first but we quickly adjusted (tee hee).

Over my life, I have had almost 30 addresses, went to 4 high schools, grew up in rural communities transitioned to city living as an adult for 10 years, lived in the Chicago ‘burbs for nearly 20 years and now reside in the horse country of Prescott, Arizona. I love that I have had all these great experiences and changes in environment starting at a very early age.

I am grateful to say that my parents are living in Florida at 88 and 90 years old. They are well and I hope the strong genes have transferred to me as well as my older brother and sister. Yes, I am the “baby”. Ha.

A great day for me is watching the sunrise peek over the horizon, taking a walk with my Theo (12 yo border collie), talking to my Mom, reading next to my husband outside somewhere, hiking on a nearby trail, having friends over for cocktails and/or dinner, watching a good movie (or trying to get through Breaking Bad), catching another amazing Arizona sunset, and falling asleep while reading (thrillers and suspense genres preferred) in bed next to Michael and Theo. Yep, that is what I call a pretty great day!

What’s next? As my grandmother would say…”we’ll see”!

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