Virginia Weida

Virginia Weida is a distinguished commercial real estate (CRE) community figure known for her relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation. As the CEO and Founder of Virginia Weida Designs, LLC, established in 2006, she has consistently delivered exceptional workplace strategy and design solutions in Pittsburgh and the surrounding region. With over 33 years of experience, Virginia has built a reputation for providing top-tier client experiences with the most prominent commercial real estate firms, including Colliers, JLL, NAI, CBRE, and Cushman & Wakefield, earning most of her work through referrals.

Virginia is celebrated as an independent consultant and a unique presence in her field for her entrepreneurial spirit and creative problem-solving abilities. Her passion for CRE matches her dedication to community service and professional advocacy. Virginia has been committed to volunteering and serving her community from an early age with empathy and compassion. This dedication to helping others inspired her to pursue a career in interior design.

Outside of her consulting work, Virginia is a staunch advocate for her profession and a champion for women's empowerment. She leads by example, prioritizing service over self-promotion, and actively participates in community events and activities. Her leadership encourages others to make a difference and advocate for positive change.

Virginia's contributions have been recognized with numerous awards, including the ASID Advocate of the Year, GlobeSt. Woman of Influence for Independent Professional, and several community service awards such as the Women's SBA Community Service Award, ASID PAWest Presidential Citation, President's Volunteer Service Award (Silver Level), and the CREW Pittsburgh CREW3 Networking Award. A lifelong lover of reading and writing, Virginia is a mom to two grown daughters and resides in Pennsylvania with her husband and beloved dogs.