About

Maria VanDeman, NCIDQ, IIDA, is an accomplished workplace advisor, interior designer, sales manager, writer, children’s book author and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. With nearly 15 years in the commercial design industry,  she's on a mission to empower individuals and create inspiring workplaces.

Her recently published children's book, "Design Your World", serves to raise awareness and inspire diversity in the world of design. Maria's commitment to social advocacy and mentorship earned her a HiP Leadership award from Interior Design Magazine in 2022.