I am an Associate Professor of Interior Design at Parsons School of Design, also currently serving as the Interim Associate Dean of Curriculum and Learning. I am an advocate for the integration of contemplative practices within design, which deeply informs my pedagogy. As Chair of the East Region for the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC), I am dedicated to advancing interior design education. My scholarly interests encompass exploring queer interior design history, and I’m fascinated with everyday sacred spaces that inspire and resonate with people’s lives. I live in the diverse neighborhood of Jackson Heights in New York City with my partner and a black dog named Eleanor.

Email me at cotter@newschool.edu