AIA Strategic Council
The AIA Strategic Council is a think tank dedicated to producing forward-thinking research on behalf of the architecture profession.
Leading think tank anticipating future trends in architecture
The AIA Strategic Council's mission is to better equip AIA membership with research-based insights to navigate the evolving landscape and long-term evolution of the architecture profession. It advances the profession by informing the AIA Board of Directors and other AIA bodies of important professional issues and opportunities.
The includes surveying the profession and informing AIA goals, objectives, strategies, and the AIA 2021-2025 Strategic Plan. The council meets in assembly to deliberate and forms small groups to explore topics and develop recommendations for the board's consideration.
Our goals
- Conduct rigorous long-term research to identify major forces, emerging trends, and threats impacting the architecture profession.
- Develop insights and long-term recommendations for the AIA Board and leadership to consider for implementation.
- Establish eligibility for grants and funding to support research initiatives.
- Engage AIA members in ongoing conversations about the future of the profession.
- Elevate AIA's thought leadership globally, affirming AIA’s position as a global thought leader in the profession.
Council members
The AIA Strategic Council is representative—people chosen to stand or act on behalf of a wider group—and visionary—thinking or planning the future with imagination and wisdom.
Councilors represent a broad range of talent and experience and the values of AIA and the communities that AIA serves. AIA chapter leadership experience is desired but not required.
Explore a full breakdown of the AIA Strategic Council's progress and initiatives in 2025, including study group executive reports on 10 year valuation & future blueprint, architecture of the future, AIA of the future, resilient practice models, digital architecture, connected communities, climate responsive design & leadership, and much more.
Study groups
The 2026 AIA Strategic Council is energized by its five areas of study, its continued partnership with the AIA Board, its ongoing collaboration with advocates from AIAS, NAC, and YAF, and the development of the forthcoming AIA Strategic Plan. Each 2026 Strategic Council study group is dedicated to advancing the architectural profession’s impact, equity, and relevance by pursuing actionable, member-driven initiatives that lead to meaningful outcomes.
HOUSING will explore ways to build or reinforce a coalition to advance actionable solutions to the broken housing system in America.
NEUROARCHITECTURE will investigate ways to translate insights from experts into practical strategies architects can integrate into design to support human well-being.
PRACTICE will look at ways architectural practice can transform by responding to emerging technologies and evolving models to grow healthier businesses.
REGENERATIVE DESIGN is going to define this term for AIA with long-term measurable outcomes and accelerating current initiatives, like the Framework for Design Excellence.
VALUE will explore a multi-year effort to proactively protect the profession and build upon existing pay equity and public messaging efforts.
Across these topics, we will examine the visionary impact each area can make to optimize the business of architecture, transform equity in our profession, prioritize wellbeing in our industry, and safeguard the health of our planet.
President-elect
Yiselle Santos Rivera, AIA
Immediate Past President
Evelyn Lee, FAIA
EVP/Chief Executive Officer
Carole Wedge, FAIA
At-Large Representatives
Angela Brooks, FAIA
Carl Sergio, AIA
Corey Squire, AIA
Gloria Klotter, AIA
Ignacio Reyes, FAIA
Jamie Crawley, AIA
Jessica O'Donnell, AIA (Moderator)
Laura Wake-Ramos, AIA
Samantha Markham, AIA
Associate Representative
Heli Shah, Assoc. AIA
Student Representative
Gilberto Lozada Baez, Assoc. AIA
CACE Representative
Kathleen Gordon, Assoc. AIA
Alabama
Barrett Penney, AIA
Alaska
Jessica Cederberg, AIA
Arizona
Jordan Kravitz, AIA
Arkansas
Randy Palculict, AIA
California
Carina Mills, AIA
Scott Gaudineer, AIA
Winston Thorne, AIA
Colorado
Sarah Broughton, FAIA
Connecticut
Paolo Campos, AIA
Delaware
Thomas (Tommy) Watts, AIA
District of Columbia
Abigail Brown, FAIA
Florida
Stephen Panzarino, AIA
Georgia
Tulia Scott, AIA
Hawaii
Wayne Goo, AIA
Idaho
Leah McMillan, AIA
Illinois
Leanne Meyer-Smith, AIA
Indiana
Ashley Thornberry, AIA
International
Thierry Paret, FAIA
Iowa
Nathan Kalaher, AIA
Kansas
Martin A. (Tony) Rangel, AIA
Kentucky
Megan Stone, AIA
Louisiana
Amanda Rivera, AIA
Maine
Paul Lewandowski, AIA
Maryland
Marcus Monroe, Assoc. AIA
Massachusetts
Lori Ferriss, AIA
Michigan
Ann K. Dilcher, AIA
Minnesota
Thomas Hysell, FAIA
Mississippi
John Anderson, AIA
Missouri
Galen Lif, AIA
Montana
Shannon Christensen, FAIA
Nebraska
Greg Galbreath, AIA
Nevada
Wellbe Bartsma, AIA
New Hampshire
Sheldon Pennoyer, AIA
New Jersey
Libertad Lauren Harris, AIA
New Mexico
Steven Alano, AIA
New York
Ayo Yusuf, Assoc. AIA
Nathan Rozzi, AIA
North Carolina
Matt Barnett, AIA (Moderator-Elect)
North Dakota
Trevor Anderson, AIA
Ohio
Hallie Crouch, Assoc. AIA
Oklahoma
Shane Aaron, AIA
Oregon
Molly Jacobs, AIA
Pennsylvania
Marc Mondor, AIA
Puerto Rico
Eugenio Ramirez, AIA
Rhode Island
Rebecca Fletcher, AIA
South Carolina
Benjamin Ward, AIA
South Dakota
Leap Chear, AIA
Tennessee
Tilman (Trey) Wheeler, FAIA
Texas
Amaya Labrador, AIA
Matt Green, AIA
Utah
Peggy McDonough , AIA
Vermont
Nathalia Ellis, AIA
Virginia
Shawn Mulligan, AIA
Washington
Myer Harrell, AIA
West Virginia
Matthew Breakey, AIA
Wisconsin
Matthew Clapper, AIA
Wyoming
Lewis Matthew Miller, AIA
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