Marianna is a Senior Interior Designer with over 15 years of experience in commercial workplace design, recognized for her creativity, detail-oriented approach and collaborative leadership style. She oversees every phase of the project—from workplace strategy and visioning through design development, documentation, and construction—guiding teams toward clear, coordinated outcomes.

Marianna works closely with clients, consultants, and contractors, valuing open communication and partnership to navigate complexity and deliver exceptional results. She excels at translating ideas into buildable, high-performing environments that balance beauty and functionality while expressing a client’s brand and culture.

With a strong focus on future-fluid design, Marianna creates adaptable workplaces that respond to evolving workstyles and needs. Engaged, solutions-driven, and highly organized, she brings clarity, creativity, and momentum to every project she leads.

Maxie is the Director of Practice at CHIL Toronto, with over 20 years of international experience leading award-winning projects across hospitality, entertainment, and mixed-use environments in North America, Asia, and the Middle East. Combining strategic thinking with creative vision, she brings a deep understanding of brand, operations, storytelling, and the human experience to create memorable guest experiences. Maxie partners closely with clients to shape design strategies, translate business objectives into compelling experiences, and cultivate lasting relationships. As a collaborative leader, she guides multidisciplinary teams from vision through delivery, balancing creative ambition with commercial and operational objectives to create distinctive environments that strengthen brands and leave a lasting impression.

Rebecca is a Principal and Lighting Design Director with more than two decades of experience in the lighting design profession. She leads ALULA Lighting Design, the studio she established within The HIDI Group, and has an international portfolio spanning commercial, retail, hospitality, institutional and residential projects.

Rebecca believes great lighting design requires both technical rigor and a strong creative point of view. Her approach is highly adaptable, allowing the design approach to evolve with each project's architecture, character, aspirations and constraints rather than being defined by a singular aesthetic.

With a Master's Degree in Architectural Engineering, specializing in Lighting/Electrical, from Pennsylvania State University, Rebecca brings a strong technical foundation together with a deep passion for architecture, art and design. She established ALULA from a desire to create a studio where her values around design, collaboration and mentorship could shape the way a practice is built and led. She is passionate about mentoring designers, advancing the lighting profession in Canada and creating greater opportunities for women in engineering and design.

As Vice President at Figure3, Tamara Rooks brings over 15 years of design experience across multiple sectors, combining creative vision, adaptability, and a collaborative approach to leadership. A firm believer that strong client relationships are the foundation of successful projects, Tamara prioritizes connection, trust, and a shared vision from the earliest stages of design through to project completion. Known for her natural leadership style and positive, charismatic approach, Tamara moves seamlessly between creative strategy, project collaboration, and client engagement. She believes the best work comes from bringing diverse perspectives to the table, creating an environment where every voice is heard and ideas are challenged, explored, and elevated through intentional collaboration.

At Figure3, Tamara is passionate about fostering a culture of inclusion, continuous learning, and growth, empowering teams to push creative boundaries while remaining grounded in the needs of the client and the realities of execution. Her approach balances creativity with thoughtful problem-solving, ensuring that design solutions are not only compelling but purposeful, considered, and responsive to the people who experience them every day.