Our Vision
AIA Blue Ridge is a diverse, inclusive group of design professionals who empower its members and partner with the community to promote excellent design in our region.
Our Mission
AIA Blue Ridge aims to serve our members through:
Knowledge: Create, promote, and disseminate interdisciplinary study and research ensuring the AIA’s members are leaders in the profession, the industry, and their communities.
Advocacy: Advance policies about design through political outreach, education, and engagement that are responsive to the public and the profession.
Communication: Elevate the voice of architects to promote the value of design and to enhance the public’s understanding of the importance of architecture.
Collaboration: Align resources and empower networks of members, components, and allied professionals to build teamwork.
Our Board of Directors
Officers
President: Nick Wade, AIA
Vice President: Michael Lawson, AIA
Secretary: Lisette Stone, AIA
Treasurer: Alexander Helms, AIA
Past President: Amanda Schlichting, AIA
Directors
Breanna LaTondre Helms, AIA, NOMA
Preethi Chitharanjan, Associate AIA, LEED GA
Claude Breithaupt, AIA
Our Committees
Below is a list of our currently active committees. We would love to have your input. If you are interested in joining one, please send us an email to contact@aiablueridge.org
Continuing Education
Design & Honor Awards
Communications
Advocacy & Public Outreach
Membership
YAF
Chapter Resources
Our Sponsors
Thank you to all of our active AIA Blue Ridge sponsors. If you are interested in partnering with AIA Blue Ridge, email us at accounting@aiablueridge.org.
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