Meet 4 winners of scholarships for the Elevate Symposium!
Kathy Rodocker AIFD AAMF AMF
Kathy is a passionate competitor and lifelong learner who has trained at design schools across the U.S. An accomplished designer, she completed the Arkansas Master Florist program in 2001, is a three-time Arkansas Cup winner, and earned her AIFD accreditation in 2015. She proudly serves on the Arkansas Florists Association Education Team, mentoring the next generation of floral designers.
Susan Bain AIFD CFD wins the Independent Floral Designers Association Scholarship Sponsored by AIFD and the AIFD Marketing Committee
Susan has been in the floral business since 1986. She started and managed four new floral companies over the years and began her own event company, Signature Florals in 2016. Bain was inducted into AIFD in 2004. She has been an active member of AIFD and a procurement chairperson for a National Symposium, has participated in the Philadelphia Flower Show on four occasions, Art in Bloom in Raleigh, NC for three years and served as an advisor for the Horticultural program for students in upstate New York. Susan is currently the co-chair for the AIFD mentoring committee and Southern Chapter. In addition, she has participated in numerous floral art shows and won several wedding industry awards. Susan lives in Greenville, South Carolina with her husband Jim.
Sheri Loraine, AzMF has been awarded the Elevate Scholarship from the Arizona State Florist Association
Sheri Loraine, AzMF, is a Certified Master Florist and the creative force behind Blossoms Borrowed, a luxury floral rental and design company based in Arizona. With a background in custom ball gown design, her work is defined by thoughtful composition and an eye for elevated detail. Her floristry has taken her across the United States and internationally, where she creates immersive, visually captivating installations for weddings and events. Known for her innovative hybrid approach and commitment to sustainability, Sheri brings both artistry and intention to every design she creates.
AIFD South West Regional Chapter is proud to announce our Symposium Winner!
Hi! My name is Samantha, and I was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. I have spent the last few years in Arizona after moving from Seattle to pursue my studies in Horticultural Science. I am excited to announce my most recent certification in Arizona’s Master Florist Program (AzMF), and I look forward to what is to come as an aspiring floral designer!
