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Lauren Ashley Allan

b.1984

Education
Stanford University, Professional Program, 2026
Rhode Island School of Design, Advanced Studies, 2025
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Master of Architecture, 2008–2010
Miami University, Bachelor of Fine Arts, 2002–2006

Professional Credentials
LEED AP, 2017–Present

Awards & Distinctions
Architectural Digest Professional Directory, 2026
Architectural Digest Professional Directory, 2025
Architectural Digest Professional Directory, 2024
ASID Design Excellence Award, First Place — Historic Restoration, 2025
ASID Design Excellence Award, First Place — Custom Textiles, 2025
Hinsdale Living, Power Woman, 2025
Hinsdale Living, Power Woman, 2024
John Kurtich Excellence in Design Award
SAIC Excellence in Leadership Award
CREW Chicago Scholarship, Graduate Seminar Prague & Vienna

Leadership
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Alumni Board of Directors, 2017–2019
The Art Institute of Chicago, Board of Directors, Chair, 2011–2012
NEWH, Board of Directors, Chair, 2007–2009
AIAS at SAIC, President & Co-Founder

Speaking
Chicago Build, Design Panel, 2026
Lawrence Technological University, Capstone Studio, 2025
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Design Studio, 2025
University of Hawaiʻi, Design Studio, 2025
High Point Market, Design Panel, 2025
Chicago Build, Design Panel, 2025
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Design Studio, 2024
University of Hawaiʻi, Design Studio, 2024
Miami University, Capstone Studio, 2024
Chicago Build, Design Panel, 2024
Hinsdale Historical Society, Design Panel, 2023
Hinsdale Historical Society, Virtual Design Panel, 2021

Affiliations
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
International Interior Design Association (IIDA)
The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA)
Chicago Artists Coalition, Chartwell Collectors Circle

Professional Experience
Lauren Ashley Allan Interior Design & Architecture, Founder & CEO, 2020–Present
Suzanne Lovell Inc., Senior Design Director, 2018–2020
Nate Berkus Associates, Creative Director, 2016–2018
Kelly Wearstler, Senior Designer, 2012–2016
Suzanne Lovell Inc., Project Designer, 2010–2012
The Gettys Group, Designer, 2006–2009
University Planning & Construction, Interior Design Intern, 2003–2006

Community & Philanthropy
Hinsdale Historical Society
Hinsdale Juniors Women’s Club
Wellness House

Athletics
Miami University, NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Team
Mid-American Conference (MAC) Division I Women’s Soccer Champions, 2002
Illinois Olympic Development Program (ODP), Illinois State Team
Hinsdale Central, Varsity Soccer Team Captain, All-State, All-Sectional & All-Conference