Jill Garzik (Interior Design 2006) is the latest NESADSU alum to be honored by Suffolk University as a recipient of the 10 Under 10 Award. The “10 Under 10” awards were created to recognize and celebrate alumni of the past decade who have enjoyed major professional success, made a difference in their communities, or have been loyal supporters of Suffolk. 
Jill was nominated by Interior Design program Co-Director Karen Clarke for the major success she has had as a professional interior designer, for having been recognized by AIA New England, and for her commitment to giving back to and supporting NESADSU students.
Jill started her career with Io Oakes Interiors (IOI) in Boston before moving to Tsoi Kobus & Associates in Harvard Square. She is now an NCIDQ-certified interior designer with Perkins Eastman in Boston, specializing in the healthcare, science and technology, K-12, college and university, and senior living market sectors. Her prior work includes Suffolk’s own Cafe 73 and she has received such honors as the 2011 AIA New England Awards ‘Special Citation for Excellence in Architecture’ for her work on the Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Ambulatory Care Center at Boston Medical Center.
During her time at Suffolk, Jill received the 2005 ASID National Student Design Award for her competition entry of a holistic spa and treatment center for multiple sclerosis patients. Also pursuing a minor in Creative Writing, she was passionate about connecting writers and visual artists on campus and served on the board of Suffolk’s Venture Literary Magazine as Editor-in-Chief (2004-05) and Art Director (2005-06).
Since receiving her BFA in Interior Design in 2006, Jill has remained active within the design community. She currently sits on NESADSU’s Interior Design Advisory Board and actively participates in alumni panels and studio critiques at Suffolk and other area universities. She will also be giving a gallery talk at NESADSU during the upcoming fall semester.
Jill, along with the other nine outstanding young alumni, will be honored at an awards reception on Thursday, April 4, 2013. Our heartiest congratulation to Jill!