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Chair
Shekara is a sociocultural designer and a Professor of Graphic Design, Co-Director of Ethnic Studies, and Creative Director of Design Streak Studio, a social innovation lab at Illinois State University.
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Vice-Chair
Datta is a multicultural designer and an Assistant Professor at Herron School of Art & Design (Indianapolis) with a research focus on how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) impact design education in America.
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Secretary
Rahman is an Assistant Professor of Communication Design at the Ullman School of Design, University of Cincinnati. His research interests are urban typography in public space, on-premises signage research, and place-identity discourse.
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Treasurer
Nipuni Siyambalapitiya is a Sri Lankan designer, design educator, researcher, and community facilitator currently residing in Cupertino, California. With roots in furniture and industrial design, she weaves physical exploration into her diverse work portfolio.
