Ellen Fisher

Ellen Fisher is Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean at the New York School of Interior Design (NYSID), where she has held leadership roles since joining as faculty in 1999. Her career at NYSID progressed from Lower Division Area Coordinator to Associate Vice President before assuming her current position in 2012. As a NYS-certified interior designer with a PhD in Architectural Studies/Human Environmental Sciences from the University of Missouri (2011), she bridges academic leadership with professional practice.

• PhD in Architectural Studies/Human Environmental Sciences, University of Missouri (2011)
• Graduate degrees in Teaching with Technology and Architectural Studies

Her research focuses on evidence-based design for functional spaces, design literacy as a pedagogical tool, and digital learning methodologies. These interests align with her administrative work in shaping academic programs and her prior active design practice.

Fisher’s leadership spans faculty governance, curriculum development, and institutional strategy. While her direct advising role is not detailed in the provided text, her academic contributions are evident through her integration of research and practice in interior design education.