Kyra Tucker is an Associate Professor, Chair and Program Director of the CIDA-accredited
Interior Architecture programs at Chatham University. With more than twenty years of
professional experience, she has practiced across a range of design typologies,
specializing in commercial and healthcare design while maintaining a thriving residential
practice.

A strong advocate for accredited interior design education, Kyra holds a Bachelor of Fine
Arts in Interior Design from The George Washington University and a Master of Public
Management from Carnegie Mellon University. She is NCIDQ certified and a professional
member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).

Kyra is actively engaged in national legislative efforts and is a passionate advocate for the
licensure of interior designers. She believes deeply in the positive and meaningful impact
interior design can have on individuals and user groups. Her work and teaching continue to
evolve alongside a growing understanding of universal design principles, with a focus on
creating environments that are accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of the
people who use them.