christiana lafazani
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Research, VCUarts
Christiana Lafazani currently serves as the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Research and holds the position of Associate Professor within the Department of Interior Design at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCUarts). Since her appointment to the faculty in 2003, she has demonstrated a commitment to advancing academic excellence and innovation in design education. Her leadership roles have included Chair of the Department and Graduate Director, prior to her transition to the Dean’s office in 2019.
Christiana brings a wealth of professional experience to her academic pursuits, having previously held significant positions in the industry, including Design Project Manager at a prominent architecture and design firm, Store Prototype Designer for a Fortune 500 company, and Design Manager for an office furniture manufacturer. She earned her Master of Fine Arts in Interior Environments from Virginia Commonwealth University, complementing her foundational expertise with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from James Madison University.