Few emerging professionals are as deeply engaged as Asa Santa Cruz, Assoc. AIA, whose leadership has profoundly impacted the pipeline for future architects…

The route of Heli Shah, Assoc. AIA, from her roots in Mumbai, India, to the numerous leadership roles she has assumed in the profession, is one characterized by…

Leslie Tijerina, Assoc. AIA, knows that working in small communities can generate significant impact. To that end, she has dedicated her young career to…

Jacob Davis, AIA, is a recipient of the 2023 Young Architects Award for his impactful role in designing zero energy and zero carbon sustainable buildings to…

The award-winning design for Chroma in Ft. Worth, Texas provides an unexpected retail experience with enhanced natural light and a welcoming environment. 

The award-winning design for Leach Botanical Garden Pavillion & Tree Walk in Portland, Ore. highlights its Pacific Northwest verdant landscape while increasing…

With the heart of a mother and the spirit of an activist, Amanda Snelson, AIA, treats architecture as an adaptable tool to serve communities and shape a more…

Anastasia Calhoun, Assoc. AIA, NOMA, is a transformative leader in architectural publishing and advocacy, using her editorial vision, research, and mentorship…

Oswaldo Rivera-Ortiz, Assoc. AIA, is a visionary educator and advocate whose transformative work in K–12 outreach is making architecture more accessible…

Katie Cherrier, Assoc. AIA, NOMA, is a passionate advocate and mentor whose leadership, from local mentorship to national advocacy, is transforming architecture…

Cyrus Dahmubed, Assoc. AIA, is a Boston-based design researcher and educator whose work bridges community storytelling, inclusive urbanism, and mentorship to…

Ernest Banks, Assoc. AIA, is a visionary designer and advocate whose community-driven work—from founding scholarships for underrepresented students to leading…

Widely recognized as a visionary advocate for inclusive design, Olivia Mae Asuncion, AIA, champions accessibility across architecture, policy, and education…

Widely recognized as an architect of vision and purpose, Carlos Augusto Garcia, AIA, champions architecture as a catalyst for equity, sustainability, and…

Widely recognized as a visionary strategist and advocate, Corey Squire, AIA, has redefined the role of sustainability in architecture. From co-creating the AIA…

Widely recognized as a builder of leaders and a champion of emerging professionals, Matthew Szymanski, AIA, creates transformative opportunities that bridge…

Widely celebrated as a catalyst for change, Gloria Kloter, AIA, champions immigrant architects, women, and young professionals through mentorship, advocacy, and…