Margaret Drew is a Portland chapter co-chair.

As a graphic designer at Mayer/Reed, Margaret Drew brings an incredible enthusiasm for design and its ability to connect people to one another despite differences in language, culture and environments. She strives to create visually captivating graphics that establish identity, attract people or lead them in the right direction. She is particularly interested in design’s role in creating inclusive environments since she rides a motorized scooter for mobility.

Kenn Compton spent his formative years in Asheville, NC. In the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains he experienced a rich educational environment and so was able to graduate from high school in only four years. Growing up surrounded by craftsmen, storytellers and folk artists profoundly influenced his creative growth. In only his second year of formal education, one of Kenn's illustrations took 1st place in the prestigious Biltmore Elementary School PTA Invitational. That inspired the drawing, entitled “Yellow Ducky,”  and is now part of the permanent collection of his mother.

Gabe Cain is Manager of Business Development for Benson Signs. Benson Signs concentrates on connecting people to places. Benson understands that in increasingly crowded environments and changing societies, they see signs as a critical tool for shaping, defining, and organizing human experiences. They are a full-service, environmental design, in-house manufacturer, operating in a 110,000+ square foot facility with a national preferred installation network and has over 180 years of combined experience.

Heather Novak-Peterson, Associate AIA, SEGD, leads HGA’s EG Studio as Senior Environmental Graphic Designer and Associate Vice President in their Minneapolis office. She is an artist and visual storyteller focusing on designing branded environments and products for new and existing clients across HGA’s markets, including corporate, healthcare, and education. With more than 15 years of experience, Novak-Peterson has created custom art, graphics, branding, finishes, signage, and products for corporate offices, retail stores, restaurants, and residential buildings locally and nationally.

Nadia Tran is a Graphic Designer at CORE Design Studio in Houston, Texas. With a background in environmental and digital interactive design, she is currently working towards her Master of Science in Technology Project Management.