My Approach Background & Experience Recognition & Press

 Recognition and professional engagement

Recognition matters when it reflects sustained work, professional trust, visibility & contribution

SELECTIONS BELOW REPRESENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, INVITATIONS AND THIRD PARTY REFERENCES CONNECTED TO MY WORK IN DESIGN, RENOVATION, EDUCATION AND DESIGN COMMUNICATION

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Selected recognition

Recognition is meaningful when it reflects sustained work and professional trust & the following highlights are representative of it.

  • Invitation to serve in industry leadership roles focused on professional communication and education

  • Selection as a juror for professional kitchen & bath design evaluation

  • Inclusion based on subject-matter expertise and clarity in design communication

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Industry Invitations & Professional Roles

  • National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), British Columbia Chapter — Communications Chair, Board Member (2025)

    • Role training completed at KBIS 2025

  • NKBA Rocky Mountain Chapter — Kitchen & Bath Competition Judge, Peak Awards 2025 (CKBD-appointed)

  • Homes for the Holidays — Master of Ceremonies, November 2025

    • Role focused on moderating program flow and framing speaking narratives for a Designer Invitational Evening

  • Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce — Ambassador; elected Chief Ambassador (2016–2019)

Media and features

  1. Yellow Pages Canada — Business profile features and editorial stories

  2. Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce — Member spotlight articles and video features

 
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Selected professional feedback

“Reena has been one of our greatest clients. She is able to communicate with us exactly what her client’s wishes are and is able to give them nothing less than excellence!”
— Mitra, Redrose Woodworking
“Worked with Seasonal Leaf Designs and Reena on one of their latest projects. She was professional and easy to work with. She had everything in order and was well informed with regards to what her clients needed. I am certain the experience was excellent for her customers as well!”
— Michael Leonberger, Coast Wholesale Appliances
“Reena was a delight to work with! She took the time to understand our style and preferences, and was patient with our changes and timelines. The results were spectacular with a classy contemporary design in our condo. Reena goes above and beyond expectations - it was lovely working with her and I hope to work with her again.”
— Muriel Klemetski, Residential Client

This recognition reflects the professional work of Reena Venkatesh, whose practice spans design, renovation, education, and design communication.

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