AIA CES OVERVIEW

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (CES) provides the best available professional development opportunities to our membership and related industry professionals. The CES is equally committed to facilitating rewarding associations between the CES Registered Provider and our members through quality education.  Please visit the Continuing Education System (CES) page for more information.

STAFF ASSIGNMENTS

Carolyn Snowbarger, Managing Director, Professional Development and Resources
202-626-7597
Provides leadership and direction to programs, services and strategies that facilitate the lifelong learning of current and prospective AIA members, including AIA Continuing Education Systems, architecture education, the Intern Development Program, resource development, and the AIA Honors and Awards Programs. Also, works closely with the AIA Education Committee.

Thom Lowther, EdS, Senior Director of Continuing Education Systems
202-626-7478
Oversees program quality, development, and administration of the AIA Member records, CES Provider services, and the operations at the University of Oklahoma. Also serves as the Institute’s liaison on mandatory continuing education (MCE) related issues with state licensing boards and professional associations, both domestic and international. Manages EPIConnection.org.

Beverly Holton, Director, Convention Education
202-626-7445
Manages and coordinates all aspects of the AIA National Convention continuing education programming, including: program administration and management; education program content generation, selection, and recording educational learning units; publicizing and marketing continuing education programs; and managing the logistics for on-site delivery of workshops and seminars for The American Institute of Architects annual national convention and exposition.

Alla Orlova, MA, Director, Continuing Education Training & Professional Development
202-626-7459
Serves as the Institute’s liaison on continuing education related issues with State Chapters and Local Components.

Bridget Rivera, Manager, Quality Assurance Programs
202-626-7480
Manages provider assessments and can answer inquiries regarding provider course compliance, provider administration, CES logo usage, red star ratings, learning objectives, complaints against providers or provider courses, and other quality assurance related matters.

Maria Sigillito, Manager, CES Compliance Services
202-626-7436
Member Transcripts, Member Continuing Education Audits, Membership CES Requirements, and the AIA CES Blog

Sara Thomas, Manager, CES Provider Training
202-626-7356
Provider Training, Program Development and Administration, Conferences, Workshops, Marketplace, Webinars, and Sponsorships

Theodora Campbell-Orde, Specialist, Continuing Education
202-626-7354
AIA National Convention Expo Education Program, Peer Review Site, Speaker’s Registry, Education Committee

Bryan Miller, Associate, Continuing Education System
202-626-7347
Application, Annual Renewal, Point of Contact and Directory Changes

AIA/CES Records Center at the University of Oklahoma
800-605-8229
405-325-6965 - fax
1700 Asp Avenue, Room B-1
Norman, Oklahoma 73072-6400
All Member and CES Provider records - For questions about registering programs, filing reporting forms, or general questions about the status of records.

For questions regarding becoming a new AIA/CES Provider or other questions, please email.