Jill Dexter, IIDA, RID is an Associate and Interior Designer at Stantec with over 14 years of experience in corporate interiors, retail, mixed-use, and civic design. She is passionate about creating experiential spaces that connect users to their environment. Acting as a conduit for bringing the clients vision to life, Jill appreciates a holistic approach to a project and enjoys participating in projects from concept through construction administration. Jill knows that design is compelling, so she has spent many years volunteering with the IIDA Illinois Board, most recently serving as 2022-2023 Board President and currently supports the Illinois board with Interior Design Advocacy initiatives. She is an proponent for introducing design to students at a young age and participates in IIDA’s Design Your World in Chicago. In addition, she has been tapped by IIDA HQ to join the Advocacy Advisory Council and sits as a liaison for AIA Large Firm Round Table supporting the Materials Pledge initiative on behalf of Stantec. At work, Jill was invited to participate in Stantec’s Healthy Materials Council and gladly accepted the opportunity, writing a grant for internal R&D that was awarded financing, continuing advocacy for healthier practices for clients, end-users, practitioners, and the planet.