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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS

GEORGIA

SANDRA McGOWAN, FASID

It is with a solemn heart that I announce the passing of Sandra McGowen, FASID, LEED AP, RID on Wednesday the 27th of January, 2021. The American Society of Interior Designers Georgia Chapter extends its deepest sympathy to family, friends and colleagues.

Sandra has been a part of the ASID family since 1978 and is honored as a Fellow of the Society, the highest achievement by ASID awarded to those in the design community who’ve shown consistent and selfless contributions to the profession and awarded to fewer than 1% of all ASID members.

She served in numerous ASID roles over the years, including Georgia Chapter President in 1990, Regional Director, and National Director, as well as on the boards of NCIDQ and GAIDP (Georgia Alliance of Interior Design Professionals), she was also a site visitor for CIDA, formerly known as FIDER.

She was one of the first Registered Interior Designer in the State of Georgia, underscoring that she was an early and strong advocate for the professional legal rights of Interior Designers, and was well known in the industry for her work in reviewing building accessibility throughout the state of Georgia as the Americans with Disabilities Act took effect nationally.

At the time of her passing, Sandra was the owner of McGowan Interiors, and was previously the Interior Design Coordinator at Brenau University. She herself attended both Louisiana Tech University (BFA 1964) and Georgia State University, receiving her Bachelor of Visual Arts in Interior Design in 1978.

Her friends and colleagues remember her with great fondness and deep respect. She will be missed.

Godspeed, Sandra.