A Call for Candidates

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A Call for Candidates for At-large Director and President-Elect

We applaud and appreciate the continuing contributions of Kendall Nicholson, Assoc. AIA, who serves as the At-Large Director on the AIA Virginia Board. And we look forward to welcoming his successor and our next President-Elect as we announce a call for candidates to both positions.

At-large Director Position

The At-large Director’s viewpoints should be statewide in scope. The term of office for this position is two years (non-renewable; non-consecutive terms). This position is open to both architect and associate members.

President-Elect

President-elect is a one-year position at the beginning of a three-year term of service on both the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee. During the first year the President-elect presides in the absence of the President. Following the initial year, the individual serves one year as President (presiding over the organization), and thereafter one year as Past President.

Candidate Declaration  

Any member-in-good-standing may declare their candidacy by informing the Secretary, through the Executive Vice President, of their intention to be considered for one of the available positions.

Submissions by candidates are due by 5:00 p.m. EDT, Monday, August 10, 2026, to Paul R. Battaglia, AIA, Executive Vice President, at pbattaglia@aiava.org. Candidates must submit the following:

  • A resume, headshot, and statement of philosophy. The statement of philosophy is limited to 250 words.
  • A declaration indicating that the individual’s firm does not employ unpaid labor on projects.
  • A letter of support from three different AIA Virginia members-in-good-standing.
  • Aspirants for the At-Large position must also submit a statement of acknowledgment from their local AIA component that the candidate will stand for election.

The Board of Directors will approve the full slate of candidates during its August Meeting, and the slate will be announced to members in advance of the elections to be held during the Annual Meeting of the Membership at Architecture Exchange East in Richmond, VA, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Terms of those elected will commence at the Board Meeting scheduled for Friday, December 11, 2026.

A Call for Candidates

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AIA Virginia and its members benefit enormously from dedicated, effective, and passionate volunteers serving in a number of positions – many of which will be available. Before we provide details on those positions, let’s acknowledge and voice appreciation for those who have been serving so well:

Ashleigh Walker, Associate AIA – Associate Director
Erin Agdinaoay, AIA – Young Architect Representative (YAR)
Amber Hall, AIA – Treasurer
Bill Hopkins, AIA – President-elect
Stephanie Leedom, AIA and Robert Easter, FAIA – Strategic Council
Caitlin Morgan, Associate AIA – State/Territory Associate Representative (STAR)
Charles Piper, AIA – Chair, Large Firm Roundtable
Gina Robinson, AIA – State Licensing Advisor

Applause and appreciation to each and all.  Thank you.

More specific information about each of those positions appears below. Click on the position title to review the description and submission/application requirements. Please encourage qualified candidates (members in good standing) to apply. You are further encouraged to remember that might be you.

Submissions, including a letter of interest, a resume, and any additional items specific to the position sought, as well as any questions should be addressed to EVP, Paul R Battaglia, AIA at pbattaglia@aiava.org prior to the applicable deadline.

AIA Virginia Board of Directors
AIA Virginia President-elect – deadline Wednesday, July 30, 2025
AIA Virginia Treasurer – deadline Wednesday, July 30, 2025
AIA Virginia Associate Director – deadline Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Large Firm Roundtable Chair – deadline Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The Firm Size and Career Stage roundtables convene several times each year to discuss issues of common concern. They afford the opportunity to exchange perspectives, identify best practices, and discuss what works – and what doesn’t. We are seeking a chair for the Large Firm Roundtable. AIA Virginia currently defines a firm as “large” if it has twenty-five (or more) employees. This position would commence as soon as possible. The next scheduled meeting of the roundtables will occur during Architecture Exchange East, November 5 to 7, 2025. Prospective candidates should send a letter of interest, a resume, and a headshot to EVP Paul R Battaglia, AIA at pbattaglia@aiava.org no later than Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

National Associates Committee: STAR: State/Territory Associate Representative – deadline Wednesday, July 30, 2025
State Associate Representatives (StARs) serve on the National Associates Committee (the NAC). The NAC  is the voice of Associate members of AIA. It represents and advocates for both mainstream and non-traditional associates – who constitute 19% of national AIA membership – at all components of the AIA.

State Licensing Advisor – deadline Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
The Architect Licensing Advisors Community is a group of individuals committed to assisting licensure candidates and architects as they navigate the path to licensure and reciprocity. Architect licensing advisors provide guidance throughout the licensure process by facilitating the flow of information to architecture students, licensure candidates, and architects. The program is led by NCARB and jointly supported by the American Institute of Architects. Appointees serve a two-year term.

Young Architect Representative – deadline Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
A YAR is a Young Architect Representative; an AIA member who has been licensed for less than 10 years and who serves as a liaison between the state chapter (in our case, AIA Virginia) and the Young Architects Forum (YAF) focusing on issues that concern Emerging Professionals (EPs; architects in the early stage of their career). The YAR serves a two-year term, beginning January 1, 2026.

Strategic Councilor – deadline Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The AIA Strategic Council (“The Council”) is a diverse group of forward-thinking leaders, charged with exploring new ideas and solutions to significant issues facing the profession of architecture and its role in society. The Council seeks to prioritize and make advancements by informing the AIA Board of Directors and other Institute bodies about important professional issues and opportunities. The Council is not an AIA governing body, which allows it the freedom to explore issues outside of current constructs. The Council’s primary focus is the future of the profession.

AIA Virginia President-Elect

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President-elect is a one-year position at the beginning of a three-year term of service. During the first year the President-elect serves on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee, chairs the Nominating Committee, and presides at meetings in the absence of the President. Following the initial year, the individual then serves one year as President (presiding over the organization), and thereafter one year as Past President.

Prospective candidates should send a letter of interest, a resume, and a headshot to EVP Paul R Battaglia, AIA, at pbattaglia@aiava.org no later than Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Submissions will be reviewed by the Nominating Committee to confirm eligibility. The Board of Directors will approve the full slate of candidates during its Meeting scheduled for Friday, August 15, 2025. The slate will be announced to members in advance of the elections that will be held during the Annual Meeting of the Membership at Architecture Exchange East in Richmond, November 5 to 7, 2025. Terms of those elected will commence at the BOD Meeting scheduled for Friday, December 19, 2025.