FORUM 2016 in Boston is just a few weeks away, and that means we’re rapidly approaching the elections cycle for the 2017-2018 AIAS National Board of Directors!
The American Institute of Architecture Students holds elections each year at FORUM to fill vacancies on the National Board of Directors. The National Board is comprised of a total of eleven positions which include President, Vice President, four regional Quad Directors, ACSA, NCARB and AIA Liaisons (appointed by their respective organizations), the Past President, and the Executive Director (who are both ex officio members of the Board). Student members are eligible to submit candidacy for the President, Vice President and Quad Director positions.
Members on the National Board help steer the course of the organization and connect with chapter leaders and students throughout the AIAS network. It is a great opportunity to further develop leadership abilities, build a solid national and international network with fellow students and professionals, and be a part of directing the AIAS toward a bright future just as student leaders have done for the past 60 years! These positions are crucial to the success of the AIAS, and we rely on your input and vote to select the most qualified candidates. During FORUM, members and delegates of the Council of Presidents will have several opportunities to hear from each candidate, and ask questions about their vision for the organization.
The Chapter Delegate is, by default, the Chapter President. If your Chapter President is not attending FORUM, they can appoint another member of their Chapter as the delegate by contacting the Vice President at vicepresident@aias.org. If no member of your Chapter is attending FORUM, your Chapter President can appoint a proxy Chapter to cast their Chapter’s vote(s). You can still register for FORUM at forum.www.aias.org.
Should you have any questions regarding the elections process, please reach out to pastpresident@aias.org.
Please find below the complete list of Certified Candidates for the 2017-2018 AIAS National Board of Directors!
Presidential Candidates:
Vice Presidential Candidates:
Midwest Quad Director Candidates:
Northeast Quad Director Candidates:
- Vishnu Anil, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury
- Erin Conti, Keene State College
- Joseph Ortiz, New York Institute of Technology, Manhattan
- Amelia Rosen, Carnegie Mellon University
South Quad Director Candidates:
- Michael Chang, University of Houston
- Sarah Curry, Auburn University
- Cameron Kayne, Georgia Institute of Technology
- Jordan Vazquez, University of Houston
West Quad Director Candidates:
