AJ Paron is the Executive Vice President and Design Futurist at SANDOW DESIGN GROUP  working specifically with INTERIOR DESIGN Magazine, METROPOLIS Magazine, Design Milk and ThinkLab. With a proven track record in the design industry, AJ is recognized for her creative thinking, innovative leadership, and outstanding business acumen. Her background includes leading a multimillion-dollar award-winning design/build firm, shaping national programs for interior design, contributing to design research and is a LEED AP and WELL AP. In her role, AJ collaborates with B2B partners, providing industry intelligence, developing solutions,  and experiences for SANDOW's B2B brands. AJ is a key force in advancing SANDOW's commitment to inspire, connect, and drive innovation in the architecture and design community.