We asked each of our 2020 inductees to tell us a little about themselves. Take a minute to get to know the newest set of 10 inductees and stay tuned for more to come!
Jodi McShan AIFD, CFD
Dallas, Texas
I’m a third generation florist in Dallas. Flowers have always been a major part of my life, and I am honored to be inducted into AIFD this year.
Jessie Jiseon Yun AIFD, CFD
Toronto, Canada
I am a flower lover and a dreamer who is not the only one.
Fanny Sui Yee Tse AIFD, CFD
Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR
My passion for flowers has been with me forever…………….
Chrisoula P. Baltas AIFD, CFD
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia , Canada
I didn’t grow up in the floral industry. In the spring of 2017 while on a trip to the US I found a school and started taking classes. I fell in love with designing. I was lucky to do several internships there and trained with wedding and event designers, a few high end retail shops and most recently with an interior design wholesaler who specializes in permanent botanicals. For me being accredited, in addition to being a personal goal would help give my customers the confidence that I knew what I was doing with the added bonus of being part of a group I could continue to learn from and grow.
Ayaka Kinzel AIFD, CFD
Altadena, California
I started designing with flowers 8 years ago right after I moved to the U.S. from Japan. Since then, creating unique floral designs became my passion. My designs combine the techniques of Japanese Ikebana, European and Western styles. I enjoy working with fresh, artificial, preserved and dried flowers and plant materials to create unique arrangements. I am honored to be inducted as an AFID member. I look forward to learning and experimenting with new design concepts as an AIFD member.
Anahita Noshirvani AIFD, CFD
Henderson, Nevada
I’ve been working as a designer over 25 years. I start with Persian calligraphy & its painting, then get a BA degree in Industrial Design, & then work as a convention booth designer for 5 years. After moving to the US since 2009, I find floral design & start studying this field, & with wonderful instructor, coach, friend, & help of Chieko Fukushima that I find my way to floral design. During education, I had many awards in 2 years AIFD student competition, for example in 2015 1st place for bridal bouquet. In the last, I can say that I like always trying to be an artist & creative designer.
Adele Huculak AIFD, CFD
Leduc, Alberta, Canada
Flowers have been passed down from my mother to become a central part of my personal story. My mother opened Corinthia Flowers in 1975, and as a young girl of twelve I worked alongside her on weekends and after school. She taught me everything she knew, and I owe much of my knowledge in the trade to her and other mentors over the years including Ken Linkewich of Margo’s Flowers. I have owned and operated our store for the last 23 years, creating florals for many occasions and events. I am very excited to become a part of the AIFD family and continue my journey in education and collaboration!
Karen Goza AIFD, CFD
LaPorte, Texas
Hi Ya’ll, I am SO excited to be inducted into AIFD…such an honor & accomplishment for me…in my lifetime. At age 50, I found this wondrous world of floral design & education, & have studied with, & been mentored by the best! A huge thanks to each & every one of them! Only 9 years later, do I find myself in the process of opening my very own Floral Design Studio & Event Co.! Such the dream! Married for 38 years, my loving & supportive husband George & I, have 2 busy grown boys & 4 sweet Grandchildren. My love for God, family, & flowers…has blessed me with true JOY, for the rest of my days!
Kaman Ho AIFD, CFD
Hong Kong
Kaman has a great passion in flowers and she has been practicing flower arrangements for more than 8 years. She is thrilled to receive this world acclaimed AIFD accreditation and excited to see how flowers shall bring to her life for years to come.
Lenzee Bilke AIFD, CFD
Edmond, Oklahoma
Lenzee Bilke is a third generation florist and part owner of Madeline’s Flowers in Edmond, Oklahoma. Lenzee graduated With Honors from the University of Central Oklahoma with a Bachelors in Fashion Marketing and a Master’s Degree with Honors in Adult Education Training. She is currently the President of the Oklahoma State Florist’s Association and a Lenzee serves on the City of Edmond Historic Preservation Trust. In her free time she enjoy working in her vegetable garden, watching classic and independent films and visiting art/history museums.
