Washington DC Chapter Board of Directors

Kate Kenwell Valder

President

Kate Valder, graduate of Savannah College of Art & Design, is the A&D Sale Representative with Architectural Ceramics, Inc. covering the Washington, DC territory. Her involvement with NEWH began in 2012 with the Washington DC Area Chapter as a committee member assisting with the annual fundraising golf tournament. Kate’s involvement grew as she took on several board of director positions. Her goal for 2017 is to expand the reach of NEWH not just to more of the incredible base of design professionals; but to the many facets of the hospitality industry that make us all want to explore and learn more about this incredible world we inhabit.

Monica Meade

VP/Administration

Monica Meade is a certified interior designer who brings over 15 years of experience in hospitality design to Architectural Ceramics. Monica worked at Marriott International on the International Design team and as a Sr. Project Mgr. with Leo A. Daly. Architectural Ceramics is committed to working with our client’s to maintain the integrity of their design vision. Monica now is the National Accounts Manager – Hospitality for Architectural Ceramics where she has worked to build the commercial design team over the last 3 years. Monica now works exclusively with designers, contractors and owners on Hospitality projects across the country.

Michael Webb

Treasurer

Mike Webb is a graduate of Maryland Institute College of Art, is the Account Executive for Interface Hospitality covering the Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia territory. Prior to joining Interface he worked as a multiline Rep for Jeff Fuge & Associates and was an Associate with RD Jones & Associates in Baltimore where he started his hospitality career.

Valerie Coleman Woodall

Past President/Parliamentarian

Valerie is a senior interior designer with Marriott International, conducting design reviews for the Fairfield Inn & Suites brand. She consults for She’s worked prior as a design consultant for hotel ownership groups, hospitality management firms, builders/developers, and interior design firms requiring interior design and FF&E needs on both renovation and new-build projects. Earlier in her Marriott career, she was a Distinguished Service Award recipient. Prior to her hospitality career, she was a human resources management professional; returning to school to earn her design degree, and successfully transitioned to interior design where she was awarded an NEWH scholarship; she has been serving on the board of directors for the Washington, D.C. Area Chapter since 2007. The networking opportunities she’s experienced in NEWH are invaluable, but the function most dear to Valerie is the ability to award up-and-coming hospitality students with scholarships & opportunities in our industry. She looks forward to continuing to serve as the DC chapter’s President, and will gladly continue promoting NEWH & the benefits of membership.

David Tracz

Executive Advisor

David Tracz, graduate of the Catholic University of America, is Partner at studio3877 in Washington, DC specializing in Hospitality and Restaurants. Currently David is managing several hotel renovations, from limited service to full service product working with Marriott and Hilton brands. Most recently studio3877 completed the exterior design of Marriott’s Moxy brand, slated for European roll-out. Prior to starting studio3877 David managed the redesign of the Fairfield Inn and Suites, New Build and Renovations prototypes for Marriott, which achieved LEED® Silver Volume Program Certification. David served as project manager for LEED® Gold Courtyard Marriott in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Monica Meade

NEWH, Inc. Delegate

Monica Meade is a certified interior designer who brings over 15 years of experience in hospitality design to Architectural Ceramics. Monica worked at Marriott International on the International Design team and as a Sr. Project Mgr. with Leo A. Daly. Architectural Ceramics is committed to working with our client’s to maintain the integrity of their design vision. Monica now is the National Accounts Manager – Hospitality for Architectural Ceramics where she has worked to build the commercial design team over the last 3 years. Monica now works exclusively with designers, contractors and owners on Hospitality projects across the country.

Laurie Woliung

Fundraising

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.

Theresa Carroll

Community Service

Theresa is a graduate of the University of Maryland and holds a degree in Interior Design with an allied base study of Art History. After practicing interior design for 15 years and specializing in the hospitality market, Theresa left the professional practice to start a family with her husband Kevin. Through out the 15 years of practice she worked for many top internationally known and awarding winning design firms including Hughes Design Associates, Marriott International, RD Jones & Associates, and she finished her career as an Associate/Sr. Designer for BBG-BBGM, Washington, DC office. Theresa spent three years at home with her children Shannon and Bridgit before returning to the hospitality market, opening her own business as a multi-line sales agent in May 2005. Again specializing in hospitality, she represents companies both domestically and internationally including; fabrics, carpet, rugs, lighting, guest room furniture, stone and artwork. This is her second board position having formerly held the office of Publications. Theresa and Kevin keep busy with Shannon and Bridgit, and enjoy skiing, playing tennis and traveling.

NEWH

Washington DC

Executive Committee

Kate Kenwell Valder

President

Monica Meade

VP/Administration

Leslie Anderson

VP/Development

Laura Ann Francis

Secretary

Michael Webb

Treasurer

Valerie Coleman Woodall

Past President/Parliamentarian

David Tracz

Executive Advisor

Board of Directors

Leslie Anderson

NEWH, Inc. Delegate

Monica Meade

NEWH, Inc. Delegate

Teri Urovsky

Scholarship

Deaderia Morris, ASID

Membership

Jennifer Farris

Programming

Laurie Woliung

Fundraising

Tali Shalom

Marketing

Committee Chair

Leslie Anderson

Hospitality

Theresa Carroll

Community Service