Curriculum Vitae

Kenan A Fishburne

November 28, 2017

General Information

University address:	Department of Interior Architecture and Design
College of Fine Arts
William Johnston Building 0252A
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1231
Phone: (850) 644-1436

E-mail address:	kfishburne@fsu.edu

Professional Preparation

1978	M.S., Florida State University. Major: Interior Design. 

1974	M.A., Florida State University. Major: English. Writing. 

1972	B.A., Stetson University. Major: English. Cum Laude. 

Nondegree Education and Training

2014	NSEE certificate in Experiential Learning. 

2003	Lively Technical Center, 60 Hours AutoCad Certificate. 

Professional Credential(s)

1993–present	State of Florida Professional Licensed Corporation 00000780, Main Street Design, Inc. 

1982–present	ASID Inactive professional member. 

1982–present	NCIDQ Certification, #3968. 

1981–present	State of Florida Professional Licensed Interior Designer #00000081. 

Professional Experience

2012–present	Assistant Professor, Interior Design, Florida State University. 

1989–present	Principal and Owner, Main Street Design, Inc., Quincy Florida. A full service, licensed design firm providing commercial and residential design.

2010–2012	Adjunct Instructor, Interior Design, Florida State University. 

1986–1996	Adjunct Instructor, Interior Design, Florida State University. 

1985–1989	Head Interior Designer and Partner, Designs Twenty, Inc., Tallahassee, FL. A Commercial Design Firm.

1979–1985	Head Interior Designer, Maas Brothers Department Store, Tallahassee, FL. 

1978–1982	Adjunct Instructor, Interior Design, Florida State University. 

1974–1978	Head of Editorial Department, House Bill Drafting Service, Florida Legislature, State of Florida House of Representatives. Drafting amendments on the House Floor, writing and editing new legislation.

1972–1974	Graduate Teaching Assistant, English Department, Florida State University. Teaching writing courses (classroom) and remedial reading and writing (lab).

Language Proficiency

French - rudimentary in speaking, reading, and writing.

Visiting Professorship(s)

2013–2014	University of Vermont. 

Honors, Awards, and Prizes

Nominee for the University Excellence in Teaching Award, 2016-17, Provost Office, FSU (2017). 
Nominee for a University Excellence in Teaching Award, 2015-16, Provost Office (2016). 
Recipient University Undergraduate Excellence inTeaching Award, Office of the Provost (2015). ($2,000). 
Best Abstract/presentation (peer reviewed), Interior Design Educator's Council South Regional Conference (2014). 
Nominee for University Excellence in Teaching Award 2013-14, FSU Office of the Provost (2013). 
Designated "One of the 25 Women You Need to Know" for professionalism and community service, Tallahassee Democrat (2009). 

Current Membership in Professional Organizations

American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) inactive member 
Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) 
National Society of Experiential Education (NSEE) 

Teaching

Courses Taught

Graduate Studio 1 (IND 5235)
Studio 1 (IND 3217)
Thesis (IND 13270)
Undergraduate Internship (IND 4947)
Thesis (Major Professor) (IND 13382)
Undergraduate Internship (IND 4947)
Business Practice (IND 5508)
Business Practices (IND 4506)
Studio 5: capstone (IND 4245)
Studio 5: Graduate (IND 5280)
Thesis (Major Professor) (IND 13382)
Undergraduate Internship (IND 4947)
Studio 1 (IND 3217)
Studio 1 (IND 3217)
studio 1 (IND3217)
Undergraduate Internship (IND 4947)
Undergraduate Internship (IND 4947)
Directed Graduate Indiviual Study (IND 5910)
Graduate Professional Practices (IND 5508)
Graduate Studio 5 (IND 5230)
Undergraduate Directed Individual Study (IND 4905)
Undergraduate Internship (4947)
Undergraduate Profession Practices (IND 4506)
Undergraduate Studio 5 (IND 4245)
Undergraduate Internship (IND 4947)
Undergraduate Studio I (IND 3217)
Undergraduate Internship (4947)
Undergraduate Internship (IND 4947)
Graduate Business Practices for Interior Designers (IND 5508)
Graduate Studio V (IND 5280)
Undergraduate Business Practices for Interior Designers (IND 4506)
Undergraduate Internship (IND 4947)
Undergraduate Studio V (IND 4245)
Undergraduate Studio I (IND 3217)
Design Fundamentals II (IND 1204)
Graduate Directed Individual Study (IND 5910)
Graduate Portfolio Review (IND 5528)
Graduate Supervised Research (IND 5911)
Graduate Technical Design (IND 5425)
Undergraduate Internship (IND 4947)
Undergraduate Business Practices (IND 4506)
Undergraduate Studio IV (IND 4243)
Graduate Studio I (IND 5235)
Graduate Supervised Teaching (IND 5945)
Graduate Supervised Research (IND 5045)
Portfolio Development, Team Teacher (IND 3529)
Graduate Studio IV (IND 5258)
Graduate Professional Practices (IND 5508)
Technical Drawing (IND1406)
The following courses were taught as an adjunct instructor from 1986-1996 (numbers have all changed): Intro to Design, Design Studio 1, Lighting, Business Practices, History of Design and Furnishings 1-3

Curriculum Development

Business Practices course revised for Writing in the Major Qualification, undergraduate level (2016)
Studio I, Revised curriculum for Fall 2016 (2016)
Internship Program: Developed new course syllabus for required internships based on research manual and data (2015)
IND 1204, Design Fundamentals II: Course materials added to include additional drawings (2015)
Internship Program IND 4947: Developed internship manual, revised student paperwork, provided definitions and descriptions for use by department, providers and students (2014)
Internship Program, IND 5948: Developed contacts, program guidelines, paperwork and requirements for students receiving credit for internship (2013)
Studio IV IND 4243: Revised and redeveloped to include additional CIDA requirements (2013)
Business Practices IND 4506 and 5508: Revised, rewrote and updated curriculum to meet additional accreditation standards (2013)
New IND 1204, Design Fundamentals II: Course created combining new studio curriculum and changing technical drafting curriculum (2012)
Technical Drawing Manual (co-creator Tanya West) for IND 1406 II: Created curriculum including hand drawings, explanations, projects and instructions for technically drawing a construction set by hand (2010)

Management of Multiple Course Sections

Studio 1 (IND 3217)
Studio 1 (IND 3217)
Studio V (Studio V)
Studio I (IND 3217)
Design Fundamentals II (IND 1204)

Master's Committee Chair

Sarah Wallstedt, graduate. (2018). not known as yet.  [MFA degree]

Master's Committee Member

Katrina Rutledge, graduate. (2015). MFA.  
Henderson, P. M., graduate. (2013). Attachment to Place and Possession Among an Extraordinary Traveling Population: The New American Circus.  [MS]
Jennifer Lindner, student. [MFA in Progress]

Supervision of Student Research Not Related to Thesis or Dissertation

Nathalie Demirdjian (Aug 2013–Aug 2014). 

Design Issues

Fishburne, K. (2016). Issues of Licensure and Business. 

Invited Lectures

Fishburne, K. (2015). Design Issues: Current Professional Issues, IND 5638. FSU. 

Fishburne, K. (2015). Portfolio Development, Job Search and Internship, Student Mass Meeting Presentation. FSU. 

Fishburne, K. (2014). Design Issues: Relationship of Research to Practice, IND 5638. FSU. 

Fishburne, K. (2013). Design Issues: Owning an Interior Design Firm, IND 5638. Interior Design Student Organization, FSU. 

Fishburne, K. (2005). The Practice of Feng Shui in Interior Design. Mary Brogan Museum, Tallahassee. 

On-site student teaching

Fishburne, K. A. (2010–2012). Over multiple semesters provided tour and exposure to working interior design firm as part of Technical Drafting course. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Student Competition

Wallstedt, S., & Fishburne, K. (2017). Recipient of NEWH scholarship For Studio 5 work. NEWH. 

Supervised teaching for graduate student

Fishburne, K. A. (2014). Additional Graduate Level Supervised Teaching. FSU. 

Research and Original Creative Work

Program of Research and/or Focus of Original Creative Work

Academic Program of Research: Includes development of best practices internships for interior design; mentor retention survey for interior design internships; homeless shelter design research and application, and homeless shelter case study through post occupancy evaluation frameworks. Production of Creative Work: Includes original interior design work for actual and notable projects such as the Governor's Mansion of Florida, the Main Courtroom, Gadsden County Courthouse, and the Florida House of Representatives Legislative Chamber, Capitol Building, Tallahassee. 

Publications

Invited Journal Articles

Pable, J., & Fishburne, K. (2015). A Case Study in Support of Multiple Post Mortem Assessments. Journal on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics (JSCI), 13-Number 1, 25-35. Retrieved from http://www.iiisci.org/journal/sci/issue.asp?is=ISS1501

Refereed Journal Articles

Fishburne, K. (2017). Interior Design Internships: A Report of Provider Perceptions and Changing Internship Practices. International Journal of Design Education, 11 (4), 23 plus tables. Retrieved from https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A_ doi:10.18848_2325-128X_CGP_ v11i04_37-2D56&d

Edited Books

Fishburne, K. A. (Ed.). (2013). Viva La Florida [Editor]. Tallahassee: The Governor's Mansion Foundation. 

Refereed Proceedings

Fishburne, K. (2017). Unpaid Internships: are they Discriminatory? In IDEC (pp. NA). Boston. Retrieved from IDEC Conference Website

Fishburne, K., & Pable, J. (2016). With Empowerment and Dignity in Mind: A New Multi-Service Emergency Shelter for Homeless Men and Women. In Interior Design Educators Council National Conference 2016 (pp. 7). IDEC. Retrieved from http://www.idec.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageID=4237

Fishburne, K., & Pable, J. (2016). Giving Back: The Creative Intersection of Research and Practice to Inform a State-of-the-Art Homeless Shelter. In Jill Pable (Ed.), Art and Design for Social Justice Symposium, Tallahassee Fl (pp. 20-21). FSU. 

Fishburne, K. (2015). Business Not as Usual: Attracting and Retaining Internship Providers. In Interior Design Educators Council National Conference, Ft. Worth (pp. 1-2). IDEC. Retrieved from http://www.idec.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?page ID=3781

Fishburne, K. (2015). Should We Call A Lawyer. In Interior Design Educators Council National Conference, Ft. Worth (pp. 1-2). IDEC. Retrieved from http://www.idec.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?page ID-3781

Fishburne, K. (2014). Interior Design Internships: the Role of Professional Mentoring in the New Economy. In Interior Design Educators Council South Regional Conference, Tallahassee Fl (pp. p. 11). IDEC. Retrieved from http://www.idec.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?

Fishburne, K. (2013). Internships: What Changes Should We Be Making in the New Economy. In Interior Design Educators Council South Regional Conference, Peachtree City Ga (pp. 19-20). IDEC. Retrieved from http://www.idec.org/i41/pages/index.cfm?

Pable, J., & Fishburne, K. (2013). The Meaning of Possessions in Homeless Shelter Context and Their Implications for Environmental Design. In Interior Design Educators Council South Regional Conference, Peachtree City Ga (pp. 19-20). IDEC. Retrieved from http://www.idec.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?

Refereed Reports

Pable, J., & Fishburne, K. (2014). Resident Perceptions of Homeless Shelter Interiors and Potential Implications for Future Shelter Design. InformeDesign. Retrieved from Available from www.informedesign.org

Refereed Newsletter Articles

Fishburne, K. (2015, May). Business Practices Class: Some Ways to Engage Millennials. IDEC Exchange A Forum for Interior Design Education, Spring 2015, 22-23. Retrieved from Interior Design Educators Council[info@idec.org

Presentations

Invited Presentations at Symposia

Fishburne, K. (presented 2016, January). Panel on Art and Design for Social Justice. In Lisa Waxman and Dave Gussak (Chair), The Art and Design For Social Justice Symposium. Presentation at the meeting of FSU, Florida State Univeristy. (National)

Refereed Presentations at Conferences

Walstedt, S., & Fishburne, K. (accepted). Reaffirming a Sense of Place Through Local Branding. Poster presentation to be given at IDEC, IDEC National Conference, Boston. (National)

Fishburne, K., & Webber, S. (presented 2017, March). Are Unpaid Internships Discriminatory? Presentation at Interior Design Edicator's National Conference, IDEC, Chicago. (National)

Fishburne, K., & Pable, J. (presented 2016, March). With Empowerment and Dignity in Mind: a New Multi-Service Emergency Shelter for Homeless Men and Women. Presentation at IDEC National, Interior Design Educators Council, Portland Oregon. (National)

Fishburne, K. (presented 2015, January). Business Not as Usual: Attracting and Retaining Internship Providers. Presentation at Interior Design Educators National Conference, IDEC, Forth Worth Texas. (National)

Fishburne, K. (presented 2015, January). Should we call a Lawyer? Legal issues in Internships. Presentation at Interior Design Educators National Conference, IDEC, Fort Worth Texas. (National)

Fishburne, K. (presented 2014, September). Interior Design Internships: The Role of Professional Mentoring in the New Economy. Presentation at Regional South IDEC conference, Interior Design Educators Conference, Tallahassee Florida. (Regional)

Pable, J., & Fishburne, K. (presented 2014, January). The Virtues of Multiple Post Occupancy Evaluations: A Case Study. Presentation at 8th International Conference on Design Principles and Practices 2014 Design Conference 2014, Design Conference 2014, Canada. (International)

Pable, J., & Fishburne, K. (presented 2014). Psychological Constructs of Homeless Shelter Living Spaces Their Implications for Shelter Design. Presentation at Interior Design Educators National Conference, IDEC, New Orleans, Louisiana. (National)

Fishburne, K. A. (presented 2013, September). Internships Panel: What Changes Should We Be Making in the New Economy? Presentation at Interior Design Educators Council South Regional Conference, IDEC, Atlanta Georgia, Cooper Institute. (Regional)

Pable, J., & Fishburne, K. (presented 2013, September). The Meaning of Possessions in Homeless Shelter Context and Their Implications for Environmental Design. Presentation at Interor Design Educators Southeast Regional Conference, IDEC, Atlanta Georgia, Cooper Institute. (Regional)

Waxman, L., Fishburne, K., Kaup, M., Black, A., & Cotton, A. (presented 2013). Village Square: Critical Issues Session on Internship and Mentor Retention. Presentation at Interior Design Educators National Conference, IDEC, Indianapolis Indiana. (National)

Pable, J., & Fishburne, K. (presented 2012, November). Framing the Holistic Post-Occupancy Evaluation: the Potential of the Health, Safety and Welfare Paradigm. Presentation at IDEC National Conference, IDEC, Indianapolis Indiana. (National)

Refereed Presentations at Symposia

Fishburne, K., & Pable, J. (presented 2016, January). Giving Back: the Creative Intersection of Research and Practice to Inform a State-of-the-Art Homeless Shelter. In Dr. Lisa Waxman; Dave Gussak (Chair), Art and Design for Social Justice. Presentation at the meeting of Florida State University, Florida State University. (National)

Pable, J., & Fishburne, K. (presented 2010, January). The Homeless Shelter Family Dorm Considered: A Design to Reduce Perception of Crowding. In Eric Wiedegreen (Chair), Art and Design for Social Justice. Presentation at the meeting of Florida State University, FSU. (National)

Invited Workshops

Fishburne, K. (2015, January). Creative Arts Career Panel. Workshop delivered at Career Center, FSU, Global and Multicultural Center. (Local)

Exhibitions

Invited Exhibitions

Fishburne, K. (2016, October–2017, November). Insights into the Interior Archtecture and Design Faculty [exhibition of faculty work and personal presentation]. William Johnston Building Gallery, FSU Campus: College of Fine Arts. 

Pable, J., Ruskin, J., & Fishburne, K. (2015, May–July). Koses International Invitation Exhibition [Sustainable Design for Exhibition: Interior Design]. National Museum of Korea, National Museum of Korea: Society of Exhibition Design Studies/National Museum of Korea. 

Contracts and Grants

Contracts and Grants Funded

Pable, J., Huber, A., Fishburne, K., Dawkins, J., Ransdell, M., Webber, S., & Fishburne, K. (Jan 2014–Dec 2014). Interior Design Faculty iPad Tablets for Teaching and Critique. Funded by Student Technology Fee, FSU. Total award $12,494. 

Fishburne, K. A. (May 2013–Aug 2013). Interior Design Professional Mentor Retention in a New Economy. Funded by CRC/FYAP Grant, FSU. (033189). Total award $20,000. 

Contributions to Educational Materials Published

Fishburne, K. A. (1976–1980). Editing, Mary Jo Weale, Environmental Interiors, textbook. Florida State University. 

Creative Interior Design Projects

Fishburne, K. A. (2012–2016). Florida Governor's Mansion: Public and private renovations including research, specifications, selections, provision of items, presentation to multiple state agencies, job supervision and post occupancy evaluation. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2012–2015). Villacorta-Warren Residence: Additions, renovations, specifications and furniture design. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2011). Gadsden Memorial Doctor's Offices: Space planning and specifications for Gadsden County Facilities Management in preparation for opening new hospital. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2011). Sand Cliffs Panama City: Condo renovation for Bates family; complete renovation, construction documents, planning, purchasing and supervision. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2011). West End Restaurant and Grill, Quincy Florida: Interior design, specifications, space planning and purchasing. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Fishburne, K., & :. (2011). FSU: Specifications and purchasing for Head Football Coaches' office. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2010). Lively Technical School: Complete specifications and redesign for Culinary Arts Cafe. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2010). Saint George Island: Residential renovation for Lines family, including complete plans, specifications purchasing and supervision. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2009). Ausley, McMullen Law Firm, PA, Tallahassee: Complete renovation and redesign of existing 36,000 square foot building; Included all documents, code and sustainability research, specifications, extensive presentations to clients, supervision and purchasing. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2009). Gadsden County Public Defender's Office: Hired by Gadsden County Facilities Management to provide space planning, interior design and specifications. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2009). Historic re-creation of Rodgers Carriage House, Quincy Florida: Research, design, documents, specifications, purchasing and supervision. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2009). Hope Community Family Shelter, Tallahassee: Provided selections, purchasing and supervision to augment and redesign a family bedroom for grant received by colleague. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2009). Residence of Kathy and John Bell, (engineers), Tallahassee: Extensive interior additions and renovations of 1930's historic home; included documents, purchasing and supervision. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2008). Craig Commercial Realty, Tallahassee: Interior design and specifications for complete remodel of office building. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2008). Cross Roads Academy, Quincy Florida: Provided all interior materials selections and specifications, furniture selections and design details for new construction of school. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2007). Gadsden County Courthouse historic grant renovation: All selections, historic research, detail documents and specifications. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2007). Gadsden County Public Library, Chattahoochee Branch: Hired by Gadsden County Facilities Management to provide interior selections and specifications for new branch library. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2007). Residence of Harrell family, Tallahassee: Complete renovation of 1950's residence to update and maintain the contemporary style including space plans, renovation and addition drawings, specifications, design selections, purchasing and supervision. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2007). Water Street Hotel and Marina, Apalachicola Fla: Interior design, space planning, selections, documents, specifications, original furniture design and purchasing for interior design of new 36-room boutique hotel; original furniture design pieces in hotel. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2006). Florida Governor's Mansion Legacy Library Addition; Interior selections, purchasing, space planning and production of hand rendering. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2005). Furrin Auto, Tallahassee: Renovated exterior and interior of building to include lighting, color scheme, office and traffic flow design. Main Street Design, lnc. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2005). Gadsden County Public Library, Quincy Branch: Space planning, interior design, all selections and specifications and supervision for new branch library. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2004). London Town Apartments, Tallahassee: Complete interior design remodel, space planning, purchasing and lighting specifications for renovation of business offices and reception area. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2004). Old Saint Augustine Plantation Assisted Living Facility, Tallahassee: Space planning, color selections and purchasing for main lobby and offices. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2004). Periodontal Associates, Tallahahassee: Complete selections and specifications for entire office renovation including plans and supervision. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2004). R.A. Gray Museum and Goodies Eatery, Tallahassee, State of Florida: Renovation of main lobby and creation of cafe on ground floor, including space planning, documents, selections, specifications, presentation, and supervision for both areas. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2003–2010). Capital City Bank Branch, Quincy Florida, (originally Quincy State Bank):Complete renovation including selections, specifications, purchasing, and original furniture design. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2003). Centenary United Methodist Church, Quincy, Fla.: Hired by the church board to provide renovation specifications for nursery, main offices and bible study space. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2003). Talla Com Industries, Tallahassee: Interior design, specifications, selections and purchasing to renovate main entrance lobby to reflect company image to international clients. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2002). Pat Thomas Insurance Agency, Quincy, Fla.: Renovation of private office for Senator Pat Thomas, agency filing banks and main lobby as well as exterior entrance. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2002–2003). The Florida House of Representatives, House Chamber, Meeting Rooms and Family Lounge, Tallahassee, for the State of Florida: Interior design, selections, space planning, purchasing, presentations, specifications and supervision. Main Street Design, Inc. 

Service

Florida State University

FSU University Service

College of Visual Arts, Theatre and Dance representative, University Faculty Senate (2013–2015).

FSU College Service

Abstract Reviewer, Art and Design for Social Justice (2015).

Representative from the Interior Architecture and Design Department, External Relations Committee. College of Fine Arts (2013–2015).

FSU Department Service

Coordinator, Faculty Coordinator for Resource and Materials (2016–present).

Faculty Co-Coordinator, Interior Design Student Organization (2014–present).

Co-Coordinator, Internships for students and providers, Interior Architecture and Design Department Internship Coordinator (2013–present).

Coordinator, Graduating Senior Send-off and portfolio presentation (2012–present).

Planning Committee, Art and Design for Social Justice 2016 Symposium (2015).

Department Representative, William Johnston Gallery Committee Building (2012–2015).

Member, Department Promotion and Tenure Committee (2013–2015).

Planning Committee, IDEC Regional Conference (2014).

Co-Presenter, Internship Workshop (2014).

The Profession

Guest Reviewer for Refereed Journals

The Design Collection, Journals affiliated with Design Principles and Practices Conference (Feb 2016).

The Design Collection, Journals affiliated with Design Principles and Practices Conference (Jan 2016).

Reviewer for Textbooks

Soft Goods Guidebook for Interiors (2016).

All About You: A guide to personal branding, networking, and stratetic career development (2015).

Service to Professional Associations

Ambassador for NCIDQ exam, National resource person for providing NCIDQ exam information to students, the public and others who would like to take it, CIDQ (2017–present).

National Delegate, Appointed to represent the State of Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design at the national council conference, National Council of Interior Design Qualification (2016–present).

Alternate Delegate to annual National Conference, Represent the State Board of Architecture and Interior Design as a voting member, National Council of Interior Design Qualification (2013–present).

Reviewer for Interior Design Continuing Education Courses, determine type of course, number of credits, whether it meets health/safety/welfare designation and whether it can be an official CEU course for licensure, Florida Department of Business Regulation (2010–present).

Interior Design Professional Member, Appointment by the Governor of the State of Florida with Confirmation by the Senate to serve on the regulatory and licensing board, Florida State Board of Architecture and Interior Design (2011–2018).

Participant, Student Membership Improvement Forum, American Society of Interior Designers (2014).

Member of Focus Group, ASID + IDEC Top Educator Focus Group, American Society of Interior Designers (2014).

Presentation Reviewer, IDEC Pecha Kucha Creative Teaching Presentations, short refereed presentations with video, Interior Design Educator's Council, National (2013).

Member, Interior Design Educators Council Re-Branding Committee (2011–2012).

Secretary, American Society of Interior Designers, Local Chapter (1983–1985).

The Community

Member, Completed 3-4 annual projects, Club 25, Women's Service Club, Tallahassee (2009–2015).

Spoke on behalf of continued Interior Design Licensure, Legislative Economic Subcommittee (2011).

President, Quincy Music Theatre (2008–2009).

Wrote Five-Year Strategic Plan for Board of Quincy Music Theatre, Quincy Music Theatre (2008).

Interior Design Reviewer, Review of projects and code submittals for the historic area of downtown Quincy, Historic Preservation Board, City of Quincy (2004–2007).

President, Quincy Pilot Club (2004–2005).

Writer, Five Year Strategic Plan, for Board of Pilot Club of Quincy, Pilot Club of Quincy, a women's service organization (2004).

Consultation

Comprehensive Emergency Services Center Tallahassee Florida. Pro Bono consultation on plans, interior selections and ideas, lighting review and selections, furniture review and selections, security system review and additions (2014–2015).

Additional Service Not Reported Elsewhere

Fishburne, K. (2012–2015). Mentoring of Tony Purvis, MFA graduate and later visiting professor, FSU Interior Design Department. National Council For Interior Design Qualification. 

Pro Bono Interior Design Work

Fishburne, K. A. (2009). Sawano Club of Quincy, Historic Building: Materials specified and provided for main entry and large sitting area. Sawano Club of Quincy, Historic Building. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2008). Quincy Music Theatre, Historic Building: Historic preservation research, material specifications and installation with full redesign of public bathrooms and lobby to meet ADA requirements. Quincy Music Theatre. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2003). Dezell House, Gadsden Co. Historical Society Building: Historic preservation research, material selection for renovation grant, and project management. Dezell House, Gadsden County Historical Society. 

Fishburne, K. A. (2000). Big Bend Tallahassee Hospice Designer Show House: Fund raiser, provided fully furnished and designed accessible patient room. Bend Bend Hospice Designer Show House, Tallahassee. 

Fishburne, K. A. (1998). Ronald McDonald Tallahassee Show House: Fund raiser, provided fully furnished and designed guest bedroom to be used by parents of ill children. Ronald McDonald Show House, Fundraiser. 

Fishburne, K. A. (1982). YMCA Tallahassee, Someplace Else Runaway Shelter: planning of Girls' Dormitory for teen runaway girls. Someplace Else Runaway Shelter. 

Service to the Profession

Fishburne, K. (2015–2016). Board Member, Design Solutions for Homelessness, a national research database for homelessness research. Design Solutions for Homelessness.