September 12, 2019

Please join us in welcoming the 2019-2020 AIAS Committees and Task Forces! Each year, we rely on the committees and task forces to keep the AIAS energetic and innovative. This year we can look forward to strategic explorations of new membership initiatives and resources, as well as value-driven deliverables for the Council of Presidents at both FORUM and Grassroots. Through local and global member collaboration, we will continue to propel a field of architecture of which we can be proud, while simultaneously advocating for the issues we find most pertinent.

We’re so excited for this diverse and hardworking group of students to lead us through another productive, successful and exciting year!

The 2019-2020 Committee rosters and general charges can be found below. Take a look at the 2019-2020 AIAS Committee and Task Force Informational Packet for a more in-depth look at the Committee and Task Force charges, relevance, and deliverables.

 

Governance Committee

Chair: Amy Rosen, Assoc. AIA, AIAS | 2019-2020 AIAS Past-President

Board Liaison: Erin Conti, AIAS | 2019-2020 AIAS Midwest Quad Director

Members:

Charles Dilcher | Georgia Institute of Technology, Alumni

Chitika Vasudeva | Carnegie Mellon University

Ethan Cooper Moore | Kent State University

Ethan Sandburg | University of Kansas

Julia Mauk | Oklahoma State University

Sara Taketatsu | University of Colorado Boulder

Sarah Curry, AIAS, NOMA, Assoc. AIA | 2019-2020 AIAS President

Charges:

  1. Perform a thorough review of all governing documents, including but not limited to the National Bylaws, the Rules of the Board, and Public Policies, to ensure accurate representation of the current state of the organization.
  2. Make the Bylaws and their importance transparent and easily understood by all members.
  3. Contribute to the 2020 Model Learning & Teaching Culture.

 

Finance Committee

Chair: Adam Gregory Fogel, Assoc. AIA, AIAS | 2019-2020 AIAS Vice President

Board Liaison: Wyatt Swingle, AIAS | 2019-2020 AIAS West Quad Director

Members:

Burhanuddin Jamali | Illinois Institute of Technology

Caleb Lawrence | Kennesaw State University

Drishti Bajla | Academy of Art University 

Gabriella Spatz | Bowling Green State University

Mike Chiappa | New Jersey Institute of Technology, Legacy

Ryan Joshua Pierre | Palm Beach State College

Karma Israelsen | AIAS Executive Director

Charges:

  1. Work with the Executive Director to review the bi-annual audit of the organization.
  2. Educate chapters and members about best financial practices in an organization and in life
  3. Quantify cost implications for proposed resolutions.

 

Membership Committee

Chair: Adam Gregory Fogel, Assoc. AIA, AIAS | 2019-2020 AIAS Vice President

Board Liaison: Kyra Stark, AIAS | 2019-2020 AIAS South Quad Director

Members:

Amber Kustaborder | Kent State University

Arshia Alenaddaf | Poway High School

Bartholomew Ostrowski | New York Institute of Technology – Old Westbury

Halima Shittu | North Dakota State University

Jack Collins | Bowling Green State University 

Joseph Scheuermann | Wentworth Institute of Technology 

Katie Aiello-Coppola | University of Idaho

Nelly Mehrjerdian | Kennesaw State University

Charges:

  1. Explore and assess the value of AIAS membership.
  2. Follow up on a charge made by the Council of Presidents at the 2018 Grassroots CoP Meeting in Washington, D.C., expand upon the alumni mentorship program proposed by last year’s committee.

 

Freedom by Design Advisory Committee

Co-Chair: Alison Katz | Carnegie Mellon University

Co-Chair: Michael Bair | Wentworth Institute of Technology

Board Liaison: Sarah Curry, AIAS, NOMA, Assoc. AIA | 2019-2020 AIAS President

Members:

Andrew Quinn | Oklahoma State University

Asia Nolan | University of Texas, San Antonio

Colt Brock | Georgia Institute of Technology

Gwendoline Albright N. | Andrews University

Quinn McFadden | University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Ross Mackenzie | Clemson University

Charges:

  1. Direct and/or perform training for Freedom by Design Directors at Grassroots and FORUM.
  2. Communicate with chapters and track all projects throughout the year.
  3. Support chapters throughout the year regarding waivers, liability, design mentors, construction mentors, school relations, fundraising, and Freedom by Design best practices.
  4. Collect and curate content documenting completed projects in conjunction with the AIAS National Office.
  5. Suggest and propose program changes, evolutions, or new initiatives to the AIAS Board of Directors, including but not limited to national FBD K-12 and other public outreach and educational opportunities and funding opportunities for FBD chapters
  6. Maintain the official Freedom by Design national Instagram account

 

Council of Global Representatives

Chair: Belen Vigil | University of Texas – Arlington

Board Liaison: Erin Conti, AIAS | 2019-2020 AIAS Midwest Quadrant Director

Member:

Collin Brown | Auburn University

Damla Sucuka | Illinois Institute of Technology

Maria Regina | CRGS

Neşe Gülay Altıntaş (Nese Gulay Altintas) | Illinois Institute of Technology

Salma Abdelrahman | The Ohio State University

Ikhlas Sabouni, D. Arch, DPACSA | ACSA Liaison

Charges:

  1. Advocate for and support rights and needs of international students.
  2. Explore and propose international relationships and partnerships.
  3. Initiate objectives of the 2030 International Action Plan.
  4. Contribute to the 2020 Model Learning and Teaching Culture document.

 

Personnel Committee

Chair: Timothy Hawk | AIA Liaison 

Board Liaison: Noor Ul Ain | 2019-2020 AIAS Northeast Quadrant Director

Member:

Amy Rosen, Assoc. AIA, AIAS | 2019-2020 AIAS Past-President

Ikhlas Sabouni | ACSA Liaison

Kristine Harding | NCARB Liaison

Charges:

  1. Serve as mentorship component for Executive Director.
  2. Facilitate the success of future Boards of Directors.

 

Ethics Committee

Chair: Dominic Armendariz, AIAS, Assoc. AIA | University of Nevada – Las Vegas, Legacy

Board Liaison: Amy Rosen, Assoc. AIA, AIAS | 2019-2020 AIAS Past-President

Members:

Armando M. Martinez | Anne Arundel Community College

Austin Peterson | University of Minnesota

Haley Rogers | Bowling Green State University

Sam Doherty | Savannah College of Art and Design

Danielle Mitchell | Pennsylvania State University, Legacy

Charges:

  1. The Committee shall reconsider and update the AIAS Code of Ethics to be of best use to the organization.

 

Equity & Diversity Task Force

Chair: JayathiRenuka Varadheeswaran | Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Board Liaison: Sarah Curry, AIAS, NOMA, Assoc. AIA | 2019-2020 AIAS President

Members:

Elizabeth Caccavano | Temple University

Justina Starrad | Howard University

Logan D. Heffelman | Kent State University 

Rachel Wiesbrock | Illinois Institute of Technology

Raphael Pido | New York Institute of Technology- Old Westbury

Terrinique Bullard | University of Arkansas

Tyler Schram | University of Idaho

Warda Zaidi | Bowling Green State University

Charges:

  1. Define, advocate for and support rights and needs of underserved and minority groups of students.
  2. Hold the AIAS accountable for and assess its efforts and initiatives towards an equitable and diverse culture.
  3. Celebrate minority architects, architecture, firms, and faculty.
  4. Help maintain the official Advocacy Instagram account.
  5. Contribute to the 2020 Model Learning and Teaching Culture document.

 

Health & Wellness Task Force

Chair: Austin Hurrell | Lawrence Technological University

Board Liaison: Wyatt Swingle, AIAS | 2019-2020 AIAS West Quad Director

Members:

Claire La Fontaine | University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Danielle Pinette | Keene State College

Isabelle Dabrowski | University at Buffalo

Jerry Schmit | Montana State University

Julia Barksdale | Northeastern University

Kaila Andino | Georgia Institute of Technology

Mariah Trujillo | Drury University

Wesley McGlory | Texas Tech University

Charges:

  1. Define, advocate for, and support healthy practices of studying architecture for chapters and members.
  2. Hold the AIAS accountable for and assess its efforts and initiatives towards a healthy and well culture.
  3. Contribute to the 2020 Model Learning and Teaching Culture document.
  4. Help maintain the official Advocacy Instagram account.

 

Sustainability & Resiliency Task Force

Chair: Timothy Hemphill | Anne Arundel Community College

Board Liaison: Noor Ul Ain, AIAS | 2019-2020 AIAS Northeast Quad Director

Members:

Fran Arrieta | Drexel University

Himesh Patel | NYIT-Manhattan

Jillian Baumann` | New Jersey Institute of Technology

Lukas Kugler | Illinois Institute of Technology

Rodney Jordan | Oklahoma State University

Shannon DeFranza | Roger Williams University

Thomas Indence | NYIT 

Megan Gahlman | University of Minnesota 

Charges:

  1. Define, advocate for, and support sustainable and resilient practices for chapters.
  2. Hold the AIAS accountable for and assess its efforts and initiatives towards Sustainability and Resiliency.
  3. Contribute to the 2020 Model Learning and Teaching Culture document.
  4. Help maintain the official Advocacy Instagram account.

 

Learning & Technology Task Force

Chair: Hala Alfalih | Kennesaw State University

Board Liaison: Kyra Stark, AIAS | 2019-2020 AIAS South Quad Director

Members:

Alexandra Geisen | Washington State University

Baili Null | Bowling Green State University

Kari Essary | University of Tennessee Knoxville

Moid Ali | Illinois Institute of Technology

Muntaha Imteyaz | Illinois Institute of Technology

Kristine Harding, NCARB | NCARB Liaison

Charges:

  1. Explore ways to showcase architecture students as leaders and educators in design.
  2. Serve as resource for hard and technical skills regarding practice and lifelong learning.
  3. Contribute to the 2020 Model Learning and Teaching Culture document.

 

FORUM Site Selection Committee

Chair: Kimberly Tuttle | Director of Partnerships & Events

Board Liaison: Karma Israelsen | AIAS Executive Director

Members:

Annie Ringhofer | University of Kansas

Aubrey Bader | University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Mariah Tobin | University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Michelle A. Menkiti | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Nicholas Romero | University of New Mexico

Charges:

  1. Research and select a FORUM conference site.

 

Learning & Teaching Culture Policy Project

Co-Chair: Scott Cornelius | Oklahoma State University

Co-Chair: Sarah Curry, AIAS, NOMA, Assoc. AIA | 2019-2020 AIAS President

Members: 

All Committee and Task Force Chairs

All committee And Task Force Board Liaisons

Selected representatives from each Committee and Task Force

Charges:

  1. Discover and remedy deficient existing Studio Cultures by publishing evidence-based Learning and Teaching Culture resources that promote and protect productive and healthy environments for students