Elizabeth Rishel, CKD
Elizabeth Rishel is a true Midwesterner. She was born in Minnesota and spent her childhood in Wyoming and Nebraska.
Elizabeth received her Interior Design Degree (with an emphasis in Kitchen and Bath Design) from the University of Nebraska Kearney. She started her career in Boston, where she worked with two prestigious kitchen and bath firms, as well as with other well-known architects and designers. You can find Elizabeth’s work from Cape Cod to Florida.
While in Boston She also taught at the New England School of Art and Design and the Boston Architectural College and has received her CKD from the National Kitchen and Bath Association.
With a love of the Midwest and desire to be closer to family, a move was made to Kansas City to join a Design Build firm. Once settled in Kansas City it was time to realize her goal of building a design firm based on her core values and love for serving her clients! Elizabeth prides herself on creating spaces tailored to the individual needs of her clients.
Sydnee Moye
Having lived all over the country, from North Carolina to Texas, Sydnee eventually planted roots in Kansas City, where she earned her degree in Interior Design from Park University. At the start of 2025, she embraced an exciting new chapter by joining the team at Orion Design.
Sydnee gravitates toward eclectic design because it brings together memories, experiences, and personal expression–creating spaces that are layered, dynamic, and full of character. One of her favorite parts of design is experimenting with color, pattern, and texture, and finding opportunities to incorporate elements of the unexpected.
When she’s not curating unique pieces to style her home or spark her next design concept, she’s discovering new coffee shops around the city, crafting with her sister and friends, or caring for her ever-expanding collection of houseplants.
Kathryn Azwell
Kathryn is based in Overland Park, Kansas, where she lives with her fiancé, William, and their dog, Walter. She earned her degree in Interior Design from Johnson County Community College and has over four years of experience in sales and design, specializing in hard-surface architectural finishes. In June of 2025, Kathryn began her role as an Interior Designer at Orion Design.
Kathryn is passionate about creating interiors that reflect each client’s unique personality and lifestyle, believing great design should feel both functional and inspiring. Her goal is to curate spaces that are meaningful, beautiful, and enjoyable to live in.
Alison Persaud
A native of Overland Park, Alison and her husband Rob spent 10 years gallivanting around the streets of Chicago before moving back home to raise their family. Upon graduation from the University of Michigan, Alison began her career in event planning for the NFL before transitioning to work in marketing for some of the biggest names in architecture, including Populous and DLR Group. After several years staying home and running a graphic design business, she was excited to join the team at Orion Design.
On the weekends, Alison can be found cheering on her beloved Michigan Wolverines (Go Blue!), sitting on the sidelines of a soccer field cheering on her son Finn, and planning trips to Chapel Hill to visit her daughter Harlowe who attends The University of North Carolina (Go Heels!).