Introducing IIDA Oregon’s Member IMPACT Awards!
We heard your feedback and brought back our member awards for 2025. These awards honor our members who have made a positive impact on our community and profession. Nominations come directly from you, our chapter members, and the awardees are recognized at the annual Design Excellence Awards event.
Join us in congratulating our 2025 Member IMPACT award winners! These inspiring leaders who embody the heart of our mission—to elevate interior design and the people who shape it:
Alison Hake
It is an honor to recognize Alison Hake, IIDA, whose work and leadership so beautifully embody the mission of our organization—to connect our design community, amplify our impact, and elevate our profession. As an Interior Designer with the University of Oregon’s Design Services team, Alison’s influence reaches far beyond the spaces she designs. She manages a wide range of campus projects—from classrooms and labs to offices and collaborative environments—all united by a deep commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. Every space she touches reflects her belief that great design serves people first.
Alison is a natural leader who leads through empathy, collaboration, and quiet strength. She has a gift for bringing diverse voices together—architects, administrators, contractors—and creating trust and shared purpose. Within her team, she models how design can be both rigorous and compassionate, inspiring those around her to see their work as part of something bigger. Beyond her role at the University, Alison is a dedicated mentor and advocate, supporting emerging designers and championing the value of design in our broader community.
Her presence—steady, thoughtful, and inclusive—has strengthened the fabric of Oregon’s design community. Alison’s work reminds us that impact isn’t always loud; sometimes it’s found in the quiet leadership that transforms teams, spaces, and lives.
Casey Martin
In just five years at George Fox University, Casey Martin, IIDA, has transformed what it means to teach, mentor, and champion the next generation of designers. As Assistant Professor of Interior Design, Casey has elevated the program’s visibility, rigor, and connection to Oregon’s design community—ultimately leading George Fox to be named IIDA’s 2024 Campus Center of the Year. Her leadership is grounded in purpose and community, bridging the gap between academia and practice in ways that tangibly prepare students for professional success.
Through her signature initiative, The STUDIO, Casey empowers students to work directly with real clients—designing spaces that serve the community while learning the human impact of design. And her dedication goes far beyond the classroom. Casey personally ensures her students experience the energy of Oregon’s design community—often renting a van herself to drive 15 or more students to IIDA events, from the Student Charette to the Design Excellence Awards tonight.
Casey’s energy, compassion, and authenticity have inspired a generation of emerging designers and strengthened the connection between education and professional practice in Oregon. She is shaping not only her students—but the very future of interior design in our state.
Jake Wesolowski
Jake’s IIDA story is anything but conventional—and that’s exactly what makes it so remarkable. Though not a designer by training, Jake found his way into Oregon’s design community through his career as an accountant in the architecture and interiors world—and through his deep support for his wife’s work in interior design. What began as a supportive gesture quickly grew into something transformative. Jake discovered his own sense of purpose and belonging within IIDA, and ultimately stepped into the role of Vice President of Finance—a position that would leave a lasting mark on the chapter.
With vision and heart, Jake redefined what financial leadership looks like in a creative organization. He didn’t just balance the books; he built systems for sustainable growth, taught others the power of financial literacy, and helped ensure that IIDA Oregon’s advocacy efforts are supported by long-term financial strategy. His work has strengthened the chapter’s foundation—creating new revenue streams and empowering future leaders to see money as a tool for impact, not a barrier.
Now serving as a Chapter Advisor, Jake continues to mentor others and champion the inclusive, community-driven spirit that defines IIDA Oregon. His story is a testament to how anyone—regardless of title or background—can make a profound difference. Jake’s leadership reminds us that when we bring diverse perspectives together, we build a stronger, more resilient design community for all.