Virginia Quist RGD

This June, we thank Zia Somjee RGD for his contribution to the RGD community. How long have you been volunteering with the RGD, and in what capacity? I've been involved with various RGD initiatives for the last year or so, but I formally started volunteering earlier this year as part of the local events committee, and now as a board member and events committee co-chair. What experience/memory stands out for you?

Skip to main content Featured RGD Written by Angela Drupsteen Associate RGD, Roxanne Hammond Associate RGD How long have you been volunteering with the RGD, and in what capacity? Angela: I have been volunteering with the RGD since September 2024. I started on the Student Committee. Then I joined the Associate Committee in October 2025, and just recently I became part of the Education Committee. I also have had the privilege of volunteering at DesignThinkers in Toronto in 2024 and 2025.

This February, the RGD thanks Virginia Quist RGD for her contributions to the RGD community. How long have you been volunteering with the RGD, and in what capacity? I started volunteering a couple of years ago by judging for the RGD Student Awards, and then participated in the mentoring initiatives where an RGD Member mentors a group of students through a project for their portfolios, as well as doing one-on-one mentoring with newer RGD Members.