Virginia Representation at AIA

Formed in 2015, Strategic Council advances the architecture profession by informing the Board and other Institute bodies about important professional issues, opportunities, and threats. Although it is not an AIA governing body, the Council’s work is vital to AIA’s ability to serve the profession. Section 6.5 of the AIA Bylaws defines in detail the Council’s mission, responsibilities, and composition.

The Council approaches its tasks with an emphasis on an outward and forward-focused vision. In this spirit, the Council focuses on the long-term goals and outcomes of AIA’s work rather than the administrative or programmatic efforts that achieve those goals. The Council meets to consider topics based on AIA’s strategic objectives. From that work, it develops recommendations for the Board’s consideration.

2023 Strategic Councilor
Robert Easter, FAIA, NOMA

The Young Architects Forum (YAF)

The AIA Young Architects Forum is the voice of recently licensed Architects and the catalyst for progress within the Institute. We believe in promoting leadership, mentorship, and fellowshipfor the future of the profession.

2024 Young Architect Representative (YAR)
Erin Agdinaoay, AIA

The National Associates Committee (NAC)

NAC’s mission is to inspire the profession by promoting innovation, inclusiveness, and professional development while amplifying the voice of the Associate community within the Institute. The Purpose of the NAC is to serve as a source of communication and representation on issues pertaining to Associate Members through the lens of Career Advancement.

2024 State/Territory Associate Representative (STAR)
Caitlin Morgan, Associate AIA

Below you’ll find updates on Regional activity.

Archived Reports

• December 2016
• December 2015
• December 2013
• October/November 2013
• September 2013
• August 2013
• June 2013
• May 2013
• April 2013
• March 2013
• February 2013
• January 2013
• November 2012
• October 2012
• September 2012
• August 2012
• July 2012
• June 2012
• April 2012
• March 2012
• February 2012
• December 2011
• November 2011
• October 2011
• September 2011
• August 2011
• July 2011
• February 2011
• December 2010

Regional Directors

• 1986-1989 Paul H. Barkley, FAIA
• 1989-1992 Francis R. Guffey, FAIA
• 1992-1995 Joseph J. Wisnewski, FAIA
• 1995-1998 Helene Combs Dreiling, FAIA
• 1998-2001 Richard L. Ford, Jr., FAIA
• 2001-2004 Robert E. Middlebrooks, AIA
• 2004-2007 Michel C. Ashe, FAIA
• 2007-2010 Edward W. Tucker, AIA
• 2010-2013 Mary Patton Cox, FAIA
• 2013- 2016   Paula J. Loomis, FAIA, FSAME, LEED BD&C, PMP, CPHC
• 2016-2019     Brian Frickie, AIA
• 2019-2022     Donna Dunay, FAIA
• 2022-2025     Robert Easter, FAIA