Brianna Arpy has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interior Design from the University of Northern Iowa (CIDA Accredited). She also has a Minor in Textiles & Apparel and a Certificate of Sustainability. She joined Bradley Corporation in 2020, bringing a background of 7+ years combined experience in commercial and residential design. She was brought onto Bradley Corporation’s team to help maintain and grow their VDC [Virtual Design Construction] program and provide Interior Design insight. Since being brought onto the team, she expanded the role to include managing and maintaining Bradley’s Continuing Education program, weighing in on New Product Development, attending industry tradeshows, and is working to help grow their sustainability program(s) and initiatives.
Outside of work, Brianna is heavily involved in ASID Wisconsin, IIDA Wisconsin, ACE Milwaukee, and USGBC. She currently serves her chapter of ASID as a co-chair of the Emerging Professionals and Governmental Affairs committees and is also actively involved on the DEI and Awards Gala committees. She was awarded the ASID Wisconsin Volunteer of the Year Award for 2021 for her volunteer efforts at the chapter level.
Brianna has also been involved in IIDA since being a student member in college. She was recently appointed to the National IIDA Equity Council. “The IIDA Equity Council was created to produce, develop, and provide guidance in commitment to anti-racist and anti-bias policies, goals, and objectives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion”. She looks forward to the opportunity to collaborate with designers across the globe to help make positive and impactful changes within the design industry.