“Serving on the Board of Directors for an AIA chapter offers architects and emerging professionals a powerful platform to advance the AIA’s core values of leadership, equity, and community impact. As a board member, you bring design thinking, strategic vision, and problem-solving skills to help shape policies and initiatives that strengthen the built environment and support public well-being.

Participation aligns with the AIA Framework for Design Excellence—advocating for sustainability, resilience, and social responsibility—while fostering collaboration across disciplines. Board service not only enhances professional growth and leadership development, but also extends the architect’s role beyond buildings to shaping the cultural and civic fabric of our communities.”