Demi received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from the Interior Design Department of Middlesex University in Lond…
More about Demi Melissinou ›Formerly I have taken the responsibility of Scholarship & Education for the chapter. These past two years have been spent ass…
More about Terryl Nielsen ›Tara joined the Toronto Chapter of NEWH shortly after graduating from Western University with a cross-disciplinary degree in …
More about Tara Witt ›With over 30 years’ experience in the Design Industry beginning her career path at Fanshawe College in Interior Design to e…
More about Christine Tucker ›Formerly I have taken the responsibility of Scholarship & Education for the chapter. These past two years have been spent ass…
More about Terryl Nielsen ›Demi received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from the Interior Design Department of Middlesex University in London, where she was also stationed during her first working years. Since the mid-nineties she has been extensively involved in residential, commercial and hospitality projects in Europe and the UAE region and since 2015 in the GTA of Canada. In Canada she founded Demi Melissinou Design, a company that continues to provide services worldwide.
Her philosophy is that innovation and respect towards the power of ambience create amazing environments where people are excited to shop, eat, work, have fun & relax.
Formerly I have taken the responsibility of Scholarship & Education for the chapter. These past two years have been spent assisting our president and international president . Many roles have been fulfilled, as we are a small chapter with a sizeable membership.
Tara joined the Toronto Chapter of NEWH shortly after graduating from Western University with a cross-disciplinary degree in business and psychology. Her first furniture company, Vandervitt Inc., amalgamated into her family’s stainless steel business, Tarrison Products Ltd., in 2018. It continues to run as a successful division of Tarrison, and Tara serves as the Operating Partner for the overall corporation. She is also the Chief Marketing Officer of AbleDocs Inc. AbleDocs was founded in 2019 and is the worldwide leader in document accessibility products and services.
With over 30 years’ experience in the Design Industry beginning her career path at Fanshawe College in Interior Design to evolving to the supply side of the industry. The years of experience have evolved by working closely with Procurement, Property Owners, Designers and Architects to meet the client and project specifications in product, price and service. Tucker enjoys the relationships that have been established throughout these years by providing excellent service in a market that is constantly changing how we approach business.
Chris is committed to the continual growth of NEWH in Canada and all other international markets. NEWH, The Hospitality Network, provides excellent opportunities with insight on our industry trends and information through networking with the Industry Leaders in the USA, UK and Canada. Chris has been a part of the NEWH International Board of Directors since 2005. Currently she is the President of NEWH Canada Inc., and Vice President of International Relations on the NEWH Inc., International Board of Directors.
Formerly I have taken the responsibility of Scholarship & Education for the chapter. These past two years have been spent assisting our president and international president . Many roles have been fulfilled, as we are a small chapter with a sizeable membership.