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FAQ: What is a young architect and what is an emerging professional? Young architects are architects licensed up to ten years of initial licensure, and the name does not have any relationship to age. Emerging professionals are professionals who have completed their academic studies up to the point of licensure or up to 10 years after completion of their academic studies. Although young architects are now defined as distinct from emerging professionals, many components refer to these groups similarly. For example, a local YAF group may include emerging professionals and a local Emerging Professionals Committee may include young architects. FAQ: Who can ...

Co-Authored by Saakshi Terway and Kumi Wickramanayaka The National Associates Committee (NAC) recently wrapped up its Annual Meeting in Memphis, TN, alongside the Young Architect Forum (YAF) , marking a pivotal shift in both the organization's approach. From February 1st to 3rd, the CiV - Center for Architecture + Design served as the backdrop for a gathering that emphasized inclusivity, collaboration, and a renewed commitment to the future of architecture. A Shift Towards Inclusivity One of the standout features of this year's meeting was the transition from a regional to a state/ territory representation model. By embracing this change, ...

State Representative Alabama Melissa Sheffield, Assoc. AIA Alaska OPEN Arizona Ana Astiazaran, Assoc. AIA Arkansas Lily McRae, Assoc. AIA California Liam Hanlon, Assoc. AIA Colorado Kari Lawson, AIA Connecticut Andrew Barnett Assoc AIA Delaware Christine Olshan, Assoc. AIA District of Columbia (D.C.) Saakshi Terway, Assoc. AIA Florida Abigail Korn, Assoc. AIA Georgia Heli Shah, Assoc. AIA, NOMA Hawaii Henry Schneider, IV, Assoc. AIA Idaho Katherine Leija, Assoc. AIA Illinois Rachel Wiesbrock, Assoc. AIA Indiana Cassandra Quissell, Assoc. ...

Chair 2024 Libertad Lauren Harris, AIA Vice Chair 2024 Darral Tate, Assoc. AIA Associate Representative to the AIA Board of Directors 2024 Tannia Chavez, Intl. Assoc. AIA Associate Representative to the AIA Strategic Council 2024 Alyanna Subayno, Assoc. AIA At-Large Director 2023-24 for Advocacy Courtney Prentiss, Assoc. AIA At-Large Director 2023-24 for Knowledge Heli Shah, Assoc. AIA At-Large Director 2024-25 for Climate Action Cooper Moore, Assoc. AIA At-Large Director 2024-25 for Value Katie Cherrier, Assoc. AIA At-Large Director 2024 for Strategic Partnerships Kari Lawson, AIA CACE Liaison ...