Corinda Wong

Researcher
DISC Type : Cs

Chapter/Board President-Elect at IIDA Northern California

San Jose, California, United States

Overview

Corinda Wong is the Co-Managing Director and Design Director at Genslers San Jose office, where she leverages over 25 years of experience. A LEED AP and NCIDQ certified professional, she is also the President of the IIDA Northern California Chapter and has been recognized as one of Silicon Valleys Women of Influence.

Outside of her primary role, Corinda is deeply involved in community-focused design and placemaking, volunteering on the board for The Plaza Conservancy. She has a passion for education and frequently serves as a guest lecturer at her alma mater, San Jose State University, shaping future generations of designers.

Interesting fact: She has led several award-winning projects, including the transformation of an abandoned grocery store into a modern food hall, the State Street Market in Los Altos.

Personality Overview

Process Focused

Detail Oriented

Perfectionist

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.  They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise.

Topics They Care About

Community Placemaking
Engages in projects that transform public spaces into vibrant community hubs, such as her work on the State Street Market and her board role at The Plaza Conservancy.
Workplace of the Future
As a leader at Gensler, she is involved with and promotes global research on what drives employee performance, connection, and satisfaction in modern work environments.
Design for Social Impact
Actively participates in community initiatives, such as working with DignityMoves to create inspiring and welcoming environments for residents in need.

Media Appearances

Leadership - IIDA Northern California. Featured in IIDA Northern California (iidanc.org)

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Instagram announcement: Corinda Wong named Chapter President‑Elect of IIDA Northern California. Featured in Instagram

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Work History

7-2024
Chapter/Board President-Elect at IIDA Northern California
6-2022
Managing Director at Gensler
2-2007
Design Director at Gensler
5-2018 - 6-2022
Studio Director | Design Director at Gensler
1-2018 - 5-2018
Lecturer | Part time Faculty at San Jose State University

Education

1993 - 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS) from San Jose State University
1996 - 1996
Interior Design from University of Central England Institure of Art, Birmingham, England

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Insights For Selling To Corinda

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When following up with them, expect slowness; use questions to engage them, preferably over email.
  • If they are not asking many questions, nudge them to ask questions rather than just starting to talk yourself
  • Use a presentation with information before getting into a live product walkthrough

DONT's

  • Avoid emotional and informal language, stay objective and to the point instead
  • Do not sound overly eager, modulate your energy levels especially if you are generally enthusiastic
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Corinda is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Corinda

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Corinda move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Corinda take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Corinda

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