Where do you currently work? 

Mount Mary University

Where did you graduate from, and with what degree? 

UW-Milwaukee, BS and Masters in Architecture. Mount Mary University, BA in Interior Design

What is your favorite movie or show? 

Movie - Cutting Edge

What was the last book you read? (or currently reading) 

Educated by Tara Westover (my daughter bought it for me :) )

What is your favorite color? 

Purple

What is your favorite thing about ASID?   

The opportunities for growth no matter where you are at in your career.

What is your favorite thing about interior design? (the profession or the industry)

Being able to make the world a better place through creating transformational spaces not just attractive ones.

Bio:

Associate Professor and Department Chair of the Interior Architecture & Design Department at Mount Mary University. Gigi is an ASID member and has participated on various committees. She is certified through the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ), is a LEED Accredited Professional and is a WRID, Wisconsin Registered Interior Designer. Gigi is also a member of IDEC, Interior Design Educators Council.

Previously, Gigi served as an instructor at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) and Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) in addition to interior design positions at Eppstein Uhen Architects and G.G. Interiors. She holds both Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Architecture from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design from Mount Mary University.