Michelle is owner of MICHE.studio,which specializes in Revit for Interiors and Interior Design Consulting. Shehas been in the…
More about Michelle Madison ›Jessica Casiano is a graduate of IADT with a BFA in Interior Design. After 12 years in hospitality, her experience ranges fr…
More about Jessica Casiano ›Laurie Woliung, Senior Director of Interior Design, currently leads the design process for interior design projects for Marri…
More about Laurie Woliung ›Laurie Woliung, Senior Director of Interior Design, currently leads the design process for interior design projects for Marri…
More about Laurie Woliung ›Michelle is owner of MICHE.studio,which specializes in Revit for Interiors and Interior Design Consulting. Shehas been in the DC metro area design industry for almost a decade, focusing on multi-family and hospitality, both new construction and renovation.
Michelle’s first NEWH DCmetro event was the 2015 golf tournament, and has been involved in the chapter ever since. Being a part of the design community and paying it forward is very important to Michelle. She is proud to be entering her fifth year on the NEWH DC Metro Chapter Board as VP of Development. She previously held the position of Secretary for one year and Marketing Director for three years where she developed marketing campaigns, communication reach outs, and increased social media engagement.
Jessica Casiano is a graduate of IADT with a BFA in Interior Design. After 12 years in hospitality, her experience ranges from procurement, project management, and interior design of renovation/new build projects throughout North America.
Currently, she is an Interior Design Manager at Marriott International on the Classic Select Brands Team. Here she specializes in extended stay and cobranded properties, as she conducts interior design reviews and assists consultants get to the finish line with their New Build projects.
Outside of work, Jessica is typically volunteering, as she has a strong passion for event planning, student mentorship, and crafting. She has been an active member of NEWH since 2011 and now has a board position as the Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Director for a second year in a row.
In her personal life, Jessica loves to be surrounded by family and friends. She also is a huge foodie who enjoys trying new things, traveling, being outdoors, kickboxing, and all things music and art!
Laurie Woliung, Senior Director of Interior Design, currently leads the design process for interior design projects for Marriott full service brands. She directs the program focused on educating and influencing customers on hotel brand product and services, partners with brand to deliver design solutions that impart brand strategy, leads the internal design and renovation team for interior design and architecture projects – provides oversight to the design team in full service hospitality interior design for both standard and custom interiors within a solid pipeline of sustainable projects. Laurie brings in excess of 30 year of design experience to her position. Before Laurie took her current position at Marriott she worked as the Director of Hospitality Design at BBGM Washington, DC, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships for Choice Hotels, and previously with Marriott as the Design Manager for Renaissance Hotels. Prior to joining Marriott Laurie owned her own design and construction firm supporting 35 design and production professionals. Her design knowledge has contributed to the success of several recent projects including her involvement with Brand initiatives – The M Club Lounge, new Marriott Guestroom Design Strategy – reimaging the Marriott Brand in the spirit of Marriott Modern, and the Marriott Greatroom initiatives.
Laurie Woliung, Senior Director of Interior Design, currently leads the design process for interior design projects for Marriott full service brands. She directs the program focused on educating and influencing customers on hotel brand product and services, partners with brand to deliver design solutions that impart brand strategy, leads the internal design and renovation team for interior design and architecture projects – provides oversight to the design team in full service hospitality interior design for both standard and custom interiors within a solid pipeline of sustainable projects. Laurie brings in excess of 30 year of design experience to her position. Before Laurie took her current position at Marriott she worked as the Director of Hospitality Design at BBGM Washington, DC, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships for Choice Hotels, and previously with Marriott as the Design Manager for Renaissance Hotels. Prior to joining Marriott Laurie owned her own design and construction firm supporting 35 design and production professionals. Her design knowledge has contributed to the success of several recent projects including her involvement with Brand initiatives – The M Club Lounge, new Marriott Guestroom Design Strategy – reimaging the Marriott Brand in the spirit of Marriott Modern, and the Marriott Greatroom initiatives.