Women in Architecture

2021 WIA Vision - Guiding Statement & Goals

Guiding Statement
Women in Architecture (WIA) is Knowledge Community of AIA San Diego that is dedicated to empowering, cultivating and celebrating the contributions of women and minorities in the design community. WIA recognizes that there are diversity and equity issues within the architectural profession. WIA outreach includes bi-weekly informal meetups, monthly themed events, a conversation series, and more.

We Advocate: Provide resources, research and encourage cultural shifts towards balance and diversity.

 We Empower: Improve knowledge and expertise through events focused on areas such as leadership, diversity and professional development.

We Mentor: Engage, inspire and support local architectural professionals and the emerging architects of tomorrow.

Scholarship
With the help of AIA’s EDI + J Director Jamie Intervalo, we provide a scholarship program to benefit future architects in the community.

2021 Goals

-        Mentorship: Provide more opportunities for mentorship at emerging and continuing professional levels. Create a database of mentors and mentees to help with pairing/networking.

-        Empowerment: Provide resources and coordinate an event(s) for developing professional skills and knowledge such as salary negotiation, leadership development and more.

-        Advocate: Provide a platform for open conversations about awareness of diversity, equity and inclusion and hear stories from individuals within the design community.

The Team
Committee Co-Chairs:
Melanie Berisha, AIA | BakerNowicki Design Studio and Hayley Ruthrauff, AIA + LEED GA | Simbiotek Design Lab

Committee Vice Co-Chairs:
Kaitlyn Adriance-Betts, AIA | Gensler and Anna Nagasugi, AIA, LEED Green Associate |Domusstudio Architecture

 Kristi Drake - drake.kristi@gmail.com

Alexia Garcia - alexia.garcia@hmcarchitects.com

Daniela Sanchez - arq.danielasanchez@gmail.com

 
 
 

Thank you to our annual Sustaining partners

T.B. Penick & Sons, Inc.

CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN-BUILD, INNOVATIVE CONCRETE SYSTEMS

It takes an agile company like T.B. Penick to meet today’s aggressive schedules and tighter budgets, offer cutting-edge methodologies such as BIM, advocate best practices and offer safe and sustainable construction practices.

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING, CIVIL Engineering & land SURVEYING

BWE is dedicated to providing industry leading engineering and professional services through efficient, cost-effective and sustainable solutions that make positive impacts in our community.

LEADING LIGHTINg and controls manufacturer’s representative

We are a forward-thinking lighting agency that offers an expansive line of lighting and controls products from leading manufacturers. At SDLA, we stand behind our products 100% . We respond to your needs quickly, efficiently and accurately to provide onsite assistance to ensure the job exceeds expectations.

Annual Supporting partners

Architecture and Interior Design

Miller Hull has a passion for creating dynamic and environmentally sensitive buildings. It is the essence of the firm and continues to push our work forward.

 

Architecture is a Shared endeavor

We craft innovative solution which enrich programmatic and sensory intent, engage the greater community and achieve tangible success.

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Our team is on the forefront of the latest technologies, trends, and requirements meaning our customers are always one step ahead of their competition. We are result and ROI driven, and are passionate about making lighting more than just an afterthought.

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We’ve served Design Professionals since 1992, with a focused expertise that gives our architectural, engineering, and construction management clients a critical advantage. As the exclusive broker for two of the top A&E insurance companies, we’re experts at negotiating appropriate coverage and competitive pricing.