Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program: 2025 Opening Ceremony


2025 Opening Ceremony

The 2025 inaugural session of AIA Colorado’s Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program (CKLDP) was held on January 17th at OZ Architecture. It was an exciting day getting to know the cohort and set the stage for an engaging year of growth and learning. 

The first presenter, Rachael Yee, AIA, SmithGroup is the founder of AIA Colorado’s CKLDP and former AIA Colorado President. In addition to an introduction to the program’s history, evolution and purpose, Rachel presented on  “Following Your Why”, emphasizing the importance of identifying your purpose in order to foster not only professional growth but also personal transformation, setting an inspiring tone for the sessions to come. 

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Our second speaker, Jamie Perkins, led an engaging workshop focused on defining the 2025 Scholar Group’s goals, values, and expectations for the year. Participants engaged in discussions to identify key objectives they wanted to achieve as a cohort, including fostering a collaborative environment and embracing diverse perspectives. Core values such as dependability, engagement, and communication were highlighted as central to the group’s culture. The session also covered the importance of establishing clear expectations to guide behavior, communication, and teamwork throughout the program. The workshop was interactive, with participants sharing their insights and contributing to a collective framework that will guide future sessions. 

The session concluded with a strong sense of shared purpose and commitment to the values and goals established, ensuring alignment as the group moves forward into the next phases of the program. 

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The next session for the 2025 Class will be Friday March 14th covering Management & Mentorship. 

Thank you to sponsors Martin/Martin, McCarthy Construction, and Schluter Systems.

© AIA Colorado 2025
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