Volunteer with AIA Colorado

While the Government Affairs Committee helps guide AIA Colorado’s statewide initiatives, members of the Advocacy Network will help to expand our advocacy efforts across the state and in local communities.

2019 Steering Committee:

• Board Liaison: Adam Harding, AIA; Roth Sheppard Architects
• Drew Allen, AIA; Perkins+Will
• Erin Braunstein, AIA; Davis Partnership
• TJ Carvis, AIA; 4240 Architecture, Inc.
• Amy Dery, AIA; DLR Group

A board-appointed role, the Architect Licensing Advisor volunteers to help those pursuing licensure, working closely with AIA and NCARB.

The 2018-2019 Architect Licensing Advisor is Avik Guha, AIA; Roth Sheppard Architects.

For more information, email axp@aiacolorado.org.

This committee helps to plan a business of architecture series, which is geared toward equipping mid-career architects with the business know-how, tools and resources necessary to lead stable, prosperous firms.

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The Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program (CKLDP) aims to train the next generation of leaders in architecture through a series of eight sessions. Each year, this competitive program accepts 16 emerging professionals to collaborate, learn together and develop as leaders in architecture. Click here for more information.

2018 – 2019 Executive Committee Members:

• Chair: Kurt Basford, AIA; Davis Partnership Architects
• Vice Chair: Mario Siciliano, AIA; Davis Partnership Architects
• Chair Emeritus: Rachael Johnson, AIA; Davis Partnership Architects
• Secretary & Treasurer: Brad Schlesinger, AIA; HKS, Inc.
• Regional Outreach: Kelsey Madden, AIA; GSBS Architects
• Marketing Director: Jenna Michieli, AIA; Anderson Mason Dale Architects

This committee helps to plan our annual design awards program, which celebrates great design and recognizes the many accomplishments of Colorado architects.

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We believe that developing a profession that respects and values different experiences, backgrounds, beliefs and ideas will propel architecture into the future and better position our members to succeed.

AIA Colorado is seeking volunteers to continue and build upon the work of the 2018 Equity, Diversity & Inclusiveness (EDI)Task Force, and promote equity, diversity and inclusiveness within the architecture profession in Colorado.

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This committee helps members who are in the process of applying to the AIA College of Fellows.

Committee Chair: Phil Gerou, FAIA; Gerou & Associates

As we seek to empower architects to advocate on behalf of themselves and their profession, we hope you’ll join us. Whether you are very familiar with legislation and bills that affect architects, or would just like to learn more and share your perspective, the Government Affairs Committee is a great way to get involved and help us define our advocacy priorities.

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An appointed subcommittee of the Government Affairs Committee, this group meets weekly during the Colorado legislative session (January – May) and helps us dig deeper to address specific legislation that affects the practice and regulation of architecture.

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If you’d like to connect with other architects in your area and don’t see what you’re looking for on the AIA Colorado calendar, then a Local Connect might be just right for you.

Local Connects are a pilot program in 2019 that enable you to organize one of three opportunities to connect with fellow architects in your area for networking, learning and good times. Advertise it to more members through AIA Colorado, and even apply for up to $50 to help cover the cost of supplies, refreshments, etc. Just follow the simple steps outlined here.

Options include: local firm roundtables & meet-ups, hard hat tours and engagement opportunities with government officials.

We are seeking volunteers to help guide AIA Colorado’s content decisions and ensure that we are sharing the information, resources and articles that matter most to members and help the public to better understand the value of architects.

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The Practice + Design Conference Committee helps to select a theme, vet speakers and optimize the program for our annual conference, which draws more than 600 design professionals.

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The Regional and Urban Design Knowledge Community meets monthly to discuss issues related to the design of public spaces throughout the Denver Metro Area. Currently, the group is closely monitoring revisions to the city’s Land Use and Transportation Plan (Blueprint Denver) and identifying opportunities for members to get involved with placemaking initiatives in their neighborhoods.

For more information or to join, email nikolaus@aiacolorado.org.

2019 Steering Committee:

• Board Liaison: Cassidy Sanderson, Associate AIA; Poss Architecture + Planning 
• Jeos Oreamuno, AIA; Van Meter Williams Pollack
• Gregory Behlen, AIA; Tryba Architects
• Eric Bottenhorn, AIA; Craine Architecture