COMMITTEES
WOMEN IN ARCHITECTURE COMMITTEE 2018
In 2016, the Women in Architecture (WiA) Committee developed from a strong desire to empower and promote positive change for women in the field of architecture, heavily fueled by the influential POWERFUL: Women Leading Design conference series. The Committee’s mission is to promote Gender Equity in the profession.
The committee meets monthly for a series of lectures, networking opportunities, and workshops. WiA leads the organization of the annual POWERFUL conference.
The Women In Architecture will maintain a focus of embracing diversity through inclusion, encouraging professional growth through networking and interactions, promoting leadership and offering career guidance, endorsing community outreach, and providing support to women in their career development in architecture.
SIGNATURE EVENT
CONFERENCE
Powerful V
WiA's fifth conference dedicated to equity offered international caliber speakers as well as useful tools for women at all career stages.
PAST EVENTS
07.18.18
Tri-Sponsored Speed Talks
Continuing the success of our last two sold-out events, the WiA, AWA+D, and SoCalNOMA are joining together to present Speed Talks: My Ah-Ha Moment.
In a rapid-fire format, speakers at various levels in their professional careers will present on the moment that made them confident in their position and role in their profession. Expect to be inspired!
In a rapid-fire format, speakers at various levels in their professional careers will present on the moment that made them confident in their position and role in their profession. Expect to be inspired!
10.20.18
Powerful V: A WiA AIA|LA Conference for Gender Equity
Whether you are an early career designer looking for tools that lead to a successful career, a firm partner interested in raising your office’s profile, or an established mid-career architect ready to move forward, Powerful V, the WiA AIA|LA’s conference dedicated to equity, provides support and inspiration.
11.06.18
Plan for 2019/Give Feedback on Powerful V
Whether Powerful V was your first introduction to an AIA|LA Women in Architecture event or you are a frequent participant in committee activities, you are invited to participate in our first post-Powerful V event.
2018 COMMITTEE CHAIRS
CO-CHAIR
Jenna Knudsen,
AIA
AIA
CO-CHAIR
Melanie Freeland,
AIA
AIA
VICE CHAIR
Lani Lee,
AIA
AIA
VICE CHAIR
Annette Wu, AIA
PAST-CHAIR
Pooja Bhagat, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
STAFF LIAISON
Tibby Rothman, Hon. AIA|LA
