Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program

The architecture profession is changing. And we believe you are its next leaders.
- entrepreneurship and firm management
- teamwork and collaboration
- negotiation skills
- client development
- community leadership
- understanding industry trends

Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Class
Adam DeChant
Ben Burghart
Raphael Chavez
Janna Ferguson
Lauren Folkerts
Leah Gordon
James Graham
Taylor Hawley
Annie Hoke
Chris Holzwart
Alexa Kaczor
Christina Kim
Samuel Palmer-Dwore
Chris Powell
Kaci Taylor
Molly Wheelock
2020 - 2021 Program Schedule
Boot Camp: August 28, 2020 (mandatory attendance)
Session 1: Working Together, October 9, 2020
Session 2: Community Engagement, November 13, 2020
Session 3: Entrepreneurship, December 11, 2020
Session 4: Contracts and Negotiation, January 8, 2021
Session 5: Business Management, February 12, 2021
Session 6: The Changing Nature of Practice, March 12, 2021
Session 7: Research, Education and Expanding Practice, April 9, 2021
Session 8: The Future of Architecture & Closing Reception, May 7, 2021 (mandatory attendance)
Past Participants
2019-2020 Session
- Jen Anderson
- Mark Beaver
- Greg Behlen
- Kyle Boyd
- Olga Braico
- Ramiro Diaz
- Griffin Gilber
- Whitney Grant
- Alicia Gonzales
- Mark Hageman
- Alex Jewett
- Matthew Joiner
- Hengchen Liu
- Bennie McMulen
- Tyler Michieli
- Alisa Penkala
2018-2019 Session
- Jing Bao
- Scott Blosser
- Michael Bucher
- James Erickson
- Stefani Huey
- Jinnie Hyung Lee
- Zev O’Brien-Gould
- Michael Reilly
- Carson Shields
- Lindsay Slavin
- Brianne Smith
- Melissa Styer
- Rebekah Wagoner
- Cody Weaver
- Zack Writer
- Ralista Kombakis
2017-2018 Session
- Emily Axtman
- Nick Caravella
- Charles Fentress
- Christine Fronczak
- Katherine Hawkins
- Trent Hinze
- Sam Kalscheur
- Kahyun Lee
- Kelsey Madden
- Heather Morrow
- Holly Paris
- Brad Schlesinger
- Mario Siciliano
- Chris Smith
- Katie Spicer
- Jackie Squires
2016-2017 Session
- Kurt Basford
- Dan Boghean
- Ana- Marie Drughi
- Jesse Garland
- Alex Garrison
- Lynsey Grace
- Steve Greco
- Stephan Hall
- Jennie LeNoue
- Afsaneh Makooi
- Max McCloskey
- Hannah-Hunt Moeller
- Jenna Michieli
- Abby Noble
- Meg Schubert
History of the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program
Christopher Kelley, AIA was an active member of the DC architectural community and suddenly passed away in May of 2012. He was a respected leader within the Institute as well as within Gensler’s Washington office. Through his volunteer efforts, he participated and contributed to initiatives and programs that have had a positive impact on emerging professionals at different stages of their careers. In 2010 Christopher was honored with the AIA Young Architects Award for which the jury stated, “Christopher has proven himself a young leader within and around the AIA, a real example for other young professionals.” This program is intended to continue his legacy of leadership and activism.
In 2013, the AIA|DC chapter undertook an initiative to develop a program which would help train and nurture the next generation of leaders. In 2016, it made its way to AIA Colorado. Prospective participants must go through an application process for selection where proven career success, community involvement and the individual’s firm support will be considered.
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