Please join us in welcoming the 2018-2019 AIAS Committees and Task Forces! Each year, we rely on the committees and task forces to keep the AIAS energetic and forward-looking. 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 have and can continue to propel the field of architecture forward, 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 2018-2019 Committee rosters and General Charges can be found below. Take a look at the 2018-2019 AIAS Committee and Task Force Informational Packet for a more in-depth look at the Committee and Task Force Specific Charges, Relevance, and Deliverables.
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
2018-2019 General Charge: Explore the relevance and transparency of the AIAS Governing Documents.
Chairs: Amy Rosen, Assoc. AIA | 2018-2019 National President + Keshika De Saram, Assoc. AIA | 2018-2019 Past President
Liaison: Dominic Armendariz | 2018-2019 West Quad Director
Members:
Robyn Payne | University of Kansas
Luke Viscusi | Northeastern University
Hala Alfalih | Kennesaw State University
Levi Wilson | Montana State University
Haley Rogers | Bowling Green State University
FINANCE COMMITTEE
2018-2019 General Charges: Perform a review of the organization, and explore ways the AIAS can be more fiscally transparent.
Chair: Brigid Callaghan | 2018-2019 National Vice President
Liaison: Mike Chiappa | 2018-2019 Northeast Quad Director
Members:
Keith Mills | Drury University
Amanda Cohen | Drexel University
David Rosa Rivera | Savannah College of Art and Design
Garrett Kenny | Washington State University
Sonata Caric | University of Kentucky
Christina Brown | Carnegie Mellon University
Nick Serfass, AIA, CAE | Executive Director
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
2018-2019 General Charge: Explore the value and transparency of AIAS membership.
Chair: Brigid Callaghan | 2018-2019 National Vice President
Liaison: Adam Gregory Fogel | 2018-2019 Midwest Quad Director
Members:
Rachel Wiesbrock | Illinois Institute of Technology
Kevin J. Park | Cornell University
Kyra Stark | Auburn University
Nicholas Romero | University of New Mexico
Ethan Moore | Kent State University
Caitlin Kessler | University of Arizona
Timothy Hemphill | Anne Arundel Community College
Mira Abdalla | University of Florida
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
2018-2019 General Charge: Review Officers and Executive Director twice a year.
Chair: Dennis Ward | 2016-2019 NCARB Liaison to the Board
Liaison: Paul Bamson | 2018-2019 South Quad Director
Members:
Tim Hawk | 2017-2021 AIA Liaison to the Board
Ikhlas Sabouni | 2018-2021 ACSA Liaison to the Board
Keshika De Saram | 2018-2019 Past President
FREEDOM BY DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2018-2019 General Charge: Serve as the primary training, outreach, support, curatorial, and innovation arm of the Freedom by Design Program.
Chair: Elizabeth Ott | University of Tennessee – Knoxville
Liaison: Amy Rosen | 2018-2019 National President
Members:
Chon Fai Kuok | University of Minnesota
Alison Katz | Carnegie Mellon University
Lucjan Rostkowski-Covington | Clemson University
Lisa Artus | University of Colorado – Denver
Halima Shittu | North Dakota State University
Michael Bair | Wentworth Institute of Technology
EQUITY AND DIVERSITY TASK FORCE
2018-2019 General Charge: Discuss issues of equity and diversity as they relate to architectural education, and communicate with the membership ways to increase and promote equitable and diverse AIAS Chapters, studio/work environments, buildings, individuals, teams, communities, and/or cities.
Chair: Erin Conti | Illinois Institute of Technology
Liaison: Adam Gregory Fogel | 2018-2019 Midwest Quad Director
Members:
Alexander D’Amato | New York Institute of Technology – Old Westbury
Reuben Cheeks | Prairie View A&M University
Elizabeth Wilson | University of New Mexico
Lori North | Clemson University
JayathiRenuka Varadheeswaran | California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo
Wyatt Swingle | University of Arizona
HEALTH AND WELLNESS TASK FORCE
2018-2019 General Charge: Discuss issues of health and wellness as they relate to architectural education, and communicate with the membership ways to increase and promote healthy AIAS Chapters, studio/work environments, buildings, individuals, teams, and communities.
Chair: Jesse Martin | University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Liaison: Mike Chiappa | 2018-2019 Northeast Quad Director
Members:
Austin Hurrell | Lawrence Technological University
Danielle Pinette | Keene State College
Charles Dilcher | Georgia Institute of Technology
Justin Milburn | University of New Mexico
Mariah Tobin | University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Destanee Cook | University of Nevada Las Vegas
Tim Anzalone | Drury University
RESILIENCY TASK FORCE
2018-2019 General Charge: Discuss issues of resiliency as they relate to architectural education, and communicate with the membership ways to increase and promote resilient AIAS chapters, studio/work environments, buildings, individuals, teams, communities, and/or cities.
Chairs: Noor Ul Ain | City College of New York + Chitika Vasudeva | Carnegie Mellon University
Liaison: Amy Rosen | 2018-2019 National President
Members:
Maura McDaniel | University of Minnesota
Shannon DeFranza | Roger Williams University
Melissa Russell | Oklahoma State University
Aryn Phillips | Montana State University
Scott Cornelius | Oklahoma State University
Katie Aiello-Coppola | University of Idaho
LEARNING, DESIGN, AND TECHNOLOGY TASK FORCE
2018-2019 General Charge: Explore the advancement of learning, design, and technology among AIAS members and potential relevant resources.
Chair: Tyler Gaeth | University of Minnesota
Liaison: Paul Bamson | 2018-2019 South Quad Director
Members:
Andrew Wood | Kansas State University
Michelle Menkiti | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Vy Nguyen | The University of Texas at Arlington
Diana Duran | University of New Mexico
Haley Dougherty | University of Kansas
Carley Pasqualotto | University of Nevada – Las Vegas
COUNCIL OF GLOBAL REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE
2018-2019 General Charge: Develop resources that express student values, priorities, and school culture in different regions of the international membership.
Chair: Brigid Callaghan | 2018-2019 National Vice President
Liaison: Dominic Armendariz | 2018-2019 West Quad Director
Members:
Aseel Sadat | University of Toronto
Paolo Mendoza | New York Institute of Technology – Manhattan
Valentina Valderrama | Broward College
Terrinique Bullard | University of Arkansas
Andrea Echevarria | Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
Sarah Abouelkhair | American University in Cairo
AIAS Latin America Ambassador*
AIAS Middle East Ambassador*
*If you are an international member with the AIAS Latin America or AIAS Middle East Regions, consider applying for one of the two Regional Ambassador positions for the 2018-2019 year. More information on these positions can be found here.
