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'25-'26 DC STAR for NAC @aianational
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"[...] they want me to remember their memories and i keep on remembering mine" - Lucille Clifton

Thank you to the National Trust for Historic Preservation (@savingplaces) for selecting me as one of the 2026 Diversity in Preservation Scholars. Hearing inspirational stories from leaders, change-makers and advocates from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds singing the same song in a time, when they make you afraid of your own history.

"Look up, look around, look beyond and look within and ask yourself - Who is this for?" - Yiselle Santos Rivera

The summit was a great event, connecting with new visionaries, bringing together leaders from organizations such as @aianational @apiahip @mdhistoricaltrust @latinoheritage_ig - when #section106 is in crisis with the same mission.

"That absence of representation doesn't mean we were absent." - Sehila Mota Casper

*Not pictured. @dcpresleague giving us the most epic tour of DC's quadrants!

#historicpreservation #womeninpreservation #aiahrc taken in Washington National Cathedral by @preservitect

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Congratulations to our IAC Collaborators!

We’re proud to celebrate and recognize the incredible achievements of our #IAC collaborators who have been selected for the AIA Next to Lead program 2026-2027 a national leadership initiative by The American Institute of Architects (AIA) designed to support ethnically diverse women in architecture.

👏 Please join us in congratulating:

✨ Viraj Dave, LEED Green Associate.
✨ Arti Verma
✨ Oyuki Sulu, Assoc. AIA
✨ Jane Rodrigues, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP®
✨ Danielle McCormick, AIA, NCARB, LEED Green Associate
✨ Madhubala Ayyamperumal

Your voices, vision, and leadership are an inspiration to our community and a powerful force shaping a more inclusive future in architecture. We are honored to walk alongside you on this journey.

#ImmigrantArchitects #NextToLead #AIA #DiversityInArchitecture Leadership RepresentationMatters IAC ArchitectureCommunity by @preservitect

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I'm honored to have been selected as a 2026 Diversity in Preservation Scholar by the National Trust for Historic Preservation (@savingplaces)

Through this scholarship, I'll be participating in the National Preservation Summit alongside a cohort of emerging preservation leaders from across the country. The program supports individuals whose work advances a more inclusive preservation movement and provides a unique opportunity to engage with national leaders, practitioners, and advocates shaping the future of the field.

One aspect I'm especially excited about is the mentorship program, which connects scholars with accomplished professionals from a variety of disciplines. Throughout my career, mentorship has played a critical role in my growth, and I look forward to learning from leaders whose experiences span preservation, planning, architecture, advocacy, and community engagement.

As a professional focused on modernization and historic preservation, and as the AIA National Associates Committee STAR for DC I'm particularly interested in exploring how preservation can continue to serve as a bridge between protecting our shared heritage and creating a more equitable future for our communities and our profession.

Thank you to the National Trust for Historic Preservation for this opportunity. I look forward to the conversations, connections, and insights that will help me continue advancing preservation leadership, mentorship, and advocacy at both the local and national levels.

#HistoricPreservation #DiversityInPreservation #NationalTrustforHistoricPreservation #PreservationLeadership #ArchitectureMentorship by @preservitect

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Honored to be invited back to @aiasorg Grassroots 2026 to represent the National Associates Committee; and lead an AIA focus group alongside fellow 🦆 Chan Park and Saakshi Terway - Hearing from students how the AIA can support AIAS in schools and support transition from studio to practice can help them.

A special thank you to Kimberly Tuttle, Executive Director of AIAS, and Luke Vastano, AIAS Vice Chair, for the invitation to moderate "Leadership Starts Here: Lessons from Emerging Professionals."

It was a privilege to hear from recent graduates Julia Andor, Joshua Cato, and Andrew Tillman, who candidly shared their experiences navigating the early years of practice, building confidence, embracing lifelong learning, and discovering what leadership truly means beyond graduation.

Glad to connect with the @aianational board at events like these. The future of our profession is bright. These emerging professionals demonstrated the passion, curiosity, and commitment needed to shape a more collaborative, inclusive, and innovative architectural community. The next generation of leaders is already here, and they are ready to make an impact.

#AIASGrassroots2026 #AIANAC #EmergingProfessionals #FutureOfArchitecture #LeadershipStartsHere by @preservitect

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You asked, we answered!

Applications for the Sho-Ping Chin Women’s Leadership Summit Grant are open till July 24!

Link for more info is in our bio.

@aianational
@architectsfoundation by @preservitect

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Interested in attending this year’s Women’s Leadership Summit in Kansas City, MO? Take a look at this incredible opportunity!

We have our very own trailblazer members and past recipients of the Sho-Ping Chin Grant to answer all of your questions. Submit through our stories or link in bio.

Applications due July 24!

@aianational
@architectsfoundation by @preservitect

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A year ago, this was just a group chat of architect moms. One having returned to work after maternity leave, one on maternity leave and one about to enter it.

At @aianational #AIA26 the group chat made it to the national stage of our profession, and it became my first time speaking.

We tackled a topic our profession still struggles to talk about openly: motherhood. What started as late-night messages about balancing deadlines, diapers, and career growth turned into a room having the conversation many of us have been craving.

Proof that sometimes the ideas we need most start with, “Is anyone else feeling this too?”

Drop in the comments below about how caregiving in this profession feels for you? ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

Shoutout to @mamava_vt 's lactation pods throughout the @sdconventionctr for allowing me to fully participate in the conference activities.

#ArchitectMoms #WomenInArchitecture #MotherhoodInArchitecture #CaregiversInArchitecture by @preservitect

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Community. Growth. Visionary.
@aianational #conferenceonarchitecture in San Diego was equal parts inspiration and grounding.

The three keynotes challenged us to think bigger—about design’s role in climate resilience, equity, and the future of cities—while the ArchiTalks reminded me how powerful it is when architects share work in progress, not just the polished end result.

Wednesday’s History of Tijuana Architecture Tour offered a deeper understanding of cross-border influence, adaptability, and the layered identity of place—an unforgettable lens on context and culture. And Saturday morning in Balboa Park, learning about historic preservation efforts with the @balboaparkcommitteeof100 reinforced how stewardship is as critical as innovation.

Grateful to have also hosted the @architectsfoundation Emerging Professional Grant recipients alongside colleagues from the Strategic Partnership Workgroup of the National Associates Committee #AIANAC—energized by the next generation shaping our profession.

Still in awe of my very first book signing event with the @immigrant_architects_coalition, humbled to be a co-author and have my story out there.

And blessed to be part of NAC🦆🦆🦆 and events like these where we come back together like a big reunion and celebrating our work and impact together.

Leaving #AIA26 with new ideas, renewed purpose, and a deeper appreciation for the communities we design with and for. taken in San Diego, California by @preservitect

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Come join our workshop on Friday!

We are leading WK316: Refining Balance: Strategies for Mid-Career Mothers in Architecture at @aianational
Conference on Architecture in San Diego.

Friday 6/12 • 2:30-4:00PM
1.5 LU/RIBA

#AIA26 #womeninarchitecture #womenemporingwomen #AIANAC by @preservitect

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✨ Women of AIADC|WIA, taking representing at @aianational #A26 Conference ✨

We’re beyond proud to see our AIADC Women in Architecture committee members leading the conversation at the AIA 2026 National Conference 💥 Representing the District with bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and serious expertise.

From inspiring sessions to can’t-miss events, these leaders are showing up, speaking out, and shaping the future of our profession 👏

👇 Catch Danielle McCormick, Assoc. AIA, Saakshi Terway, Assoc. AIA and Kumi Wickramanayaka, AIA and other co-authors here:
✍️ Book Signing: @immigrant_architects_coalistion City Shapers Vol. 2
🗓️ Date: Friday, June 12
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM
📍 Location: AIA Bookstore

From inspiring sessions to can’t-miss events, these leaders are showing up, speaking out, and shaping the future of our profession 👏

🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to support, learn, and connect—check out their sessions and register now! https://conferenceonarchitecture.com/register/

Let’s show up strong for the women representing us 💛
#AIADC #WomenInArchitecture #AIA26 #AIAConference #DesignLeadership #RepresentationMatters #Architects #WomenWhoLead by @preservitect

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Grateful to everyone who joined @districthrc May's Ward Tour of the Cannon House Office Building Renewal. This century‑old landmark—Congress’s oldest office building—continues to evolve through a multi‑phase rehabilitation that preserves its Beaux‑Arts character while upgrading systems for modern use.

Thank you Julie Pelletier @uscapitol and Alexander Cook and Melissa Hendrix from Shalom Baranes Associates for giving us the insights on how preservation and modernization can work hand in hand. Stewardship in action across Capitol Hill.

#AIADCHRC #HistoricPreservation #CannonRenewal #DCArchitecture taken in Cannon House Office Building by @preservitect

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✨ Women of AIADC|WIA, taking representing at @aianational #A26 Conference ✨

We’re beyond proud to see our AIADC Women in Architecture committee members leading the conversation at the AIA 2026 National Conference 💥 Representing the District with bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and serious expertise.

👇 Catch Danielle McCormick, Assoc. AIA, Kumi Wickramanayaka, AIA, LEED BD+C and fellow leader here:
🎤 Session: Redefining Balance: Strategies for Mid-Career Mothers in Architecture (WK316)
🗓️ Date: Thursday, June 11
⏰ Time: 2:30 PM
📍 Location: SDCC Meeting Room 29

From inspiring sessions to can’t-miss events, these leaders are showing up, speaking out, and shaping the future of our profession 👏

🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to support, learn, and connect—check out their sessions and register now! https://conferenceonarchitecture.com/register/

Let’s show up strong for the women representing us 💛
#AIADC #WomenInArchitecture #AIA26 #AIAConference #DesignLeadership #RepresentationMatters #Architects #WomenWhoLead by @preservitect

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