Our team members featured on the website work directly with our clients, while a larger group of talented professionals supports our efforts behind the scenes.

While not everyone is featured, each member of our team plays a vital role at Claudia Afshar Design, contributing to the success of every project.

LEILA DALÍ

Operations Manager
Leila is a goal driven and creative soul, with a Bachelor’s degree in Design and Merchandising. After working with trend forecasting and buying, she decided to change career path as she learned her strengths leaned towards problem solving and successfully managing different departments. Leila moved from Sweden 15 years ago, where her commitment to protecting the environment was born, along with supporting organizations working with mental health.

ALANNAH GAMBLE

Senior FF&E Designer

Alannah is originally from the Boston area and has an architectural background with a B.Arch Degree from Syracuse University. Many of her travels abroad have shaped and inspired her design approach, giving her a unique and well-rounded outlook. With a focus and expertise in luxury design, she still has a passion for design practices revolving around community development.  Alannah’s travels to Jordan and the largest Syrian refugee camp in the world, the Za’atari Refugee camp, for her thesis has greatly influenced her work as she grows as a design professional in both her local community and the luxury community.

ALLIE VARGAS

Intermediate Designer

Allie’s travel filled upbringing between Peru and Los Angeles inspired and informed her journey into the study of architecture and art history. A foundation built on diverse cultures, and a reverence for the beauty within those cultures has set the groundwork for her accomplished venture into the design world. Over her 16 years of experience, she has moved deftly between head of project management, product development to high-end residential design, always keeping a sharp attention to detail. Her approach is holistic, ensuring that each project reflects both aesthetic beauty and functional excellence. She especially thrives on the balance between creativity and technical precision, combining both to deliver cohesive and innovative designs.

LEILA (ELLE) AFRAMIAN

Creative Marketing & Design Assistant

Born and raised amid the vibrant energy of Los Angeles, Leila earned her degree in Business Administration with a concentration in marketing from Boston University. Her professional journey has been diverse, from navigating the dynamic realm of social media marketing to delving into the intricacies of real estate, each experience has shaped her understanding of the interconnectedness between people and their environments. She has brought her marketing and operations skills from her previous experiences seamlessly merging creative flair with a structured organizational approach. She is excited to continue the UCLA Architecture and Interior Design certificate program.

DAN KOHN

Creative & Global Digital Tech Consultant

Dan is a pioneer in Creative Tech & Immersive Digital Experiences with over 20 years delivering and advising on creative digital projects across a range of industries including automotive, SaaS, FMCG, TV & film, events and luxury real estate. Dan Kohn is a customer-centric leader and entrepreneurial spirit that will add value at every layer of your business. His broad interdisciplinary skill set includes CX, UX, UI, Immersive technologies, CGI, film, VR/AR and everything in between.