With a unique capacity to pull together people and ideas to accelerate change, Laura Wheaton, AIA, is committed to advancing the profession while amplifying the…

An award-winning architect and leader, Melvalean McLemore, AIA, leverages her talents to make her profession and community more inclusive, equitable, and just…

Megan Martin-Campbell, AIA, believes that architects need to play an active role in the communities they serve, which has been the driving force behind her…

Matthew Teismann, AIA, emphasizes a new approach to architecture in his commitment to practice-based research. The strategies he has developed over his 17-year…

Matthew R. Clapper, AIA, is a recipient of the 2023 Young Architects Award. His advocacy for small firms across the country has established an essential small…

A tireless advocate for the next generation of architects, Richie Hands, AIA, has led some of the most impactful programs that support under-represented young…

By ensuring the design process includes a wealth of diverse voices, Ryan Gann, AIA, helps elevate and redefine the architect’s role. Through his consulting…

Shannon Gathings, AIA, is a recipient of the 2023 Young Architects Award for her leadership role in AIA Mississippi and her impact on community reinvestment…

Sae Kim, AIA, is recognized for his architectural accomplishments and innovations in the critical arena of sustainability, but, more importantly, he is an…

Striving to elevate the profession through programs and projects that inspire future generations of architects, Shawna Mabie, AIA, has blazed her own trail as…

Ryan R. Murphy, AIA, is a recipient of the 2023 Young Architects Award for his work as a civil servant and citizen architect—exemplifying architecture’s power…

From her early days growing up in rural Washington state, Suni Dillard, AIA, has been strongly connected to nature, education, and community. In the profession…

Stephanie Vito, AIA, winner of a Young Architects Award 2023, designs cutting-edge facilities that improve healthcare patient outcomes, reduce the stigma…

With curiosity about the possibilities of architecture and a sense of adventure as he pursues them, Wesley Kean, AIA, combines research and design excellence to…

A forward-thinking leader and architect, Vicky Chan, AIA, leverages his substantial knowledge to support urban planning, farming, and children’s education. The…