Equity in Architecture (EIA)
On January 25th at the Center for Architecture & Design, we celebrated the release of the AIA Kansas City Equity in Architecture 2017 Survey Report through a panel discussion on diversity, inclusion, and equitable practice inspired by the report’s key findings. As a committee of AIA Kansas City, Equity in Architecture identifies its “A.C.E.” goals to Advocate, Connect, and Educate membership to improve industry awareness and success on issues around diversity, inclusion, and equitable practice.
The AIA Kansas City Equity in Architecture 2017 Survey Report is an effort to understand our chapter’s perception and goals with regards to diversity, inclusion, and what enables workplace success for all. Our goal in this endeavor is to amplify the successful measures our community is taking toward a more diverse, inclusive and equitable profession as well as to highlight growth opportunities for continued progress toward that outcome. We hope this report inspires conversation in our chapter, in our community, and in our profession.
Meet Your Equity in Architecture Co-Chairs:
Shahad Sadeq, Associate AIA – Drury alumnus and aspiring architect, Shahad is committed to continuing the effort of diversity and inclusion in the profession. In addition to her love for travel and inspired discussions, Shahad is an architectural designer at TreanorHL.
Samantha McCloud, AIA - KC native and K-State alumnus, Samantha is passionate about her community and spreading awareness on humanitarian issues in the profession. She is a past Associate Director of the AIA Kansas City Board with continuous years of active involvement in other AIA Kansas City committees. In addition to her passion for writing and team building, Samantha is a licensed architect at GastingerWalker&.
Equity in Architecture Spotlight:
Featuring Member Firms' Best Practices
Does your firm advocate or engage equity, diversity and inclusion in the office or community? Want to celebrate your company for being an awesome example and place to work? The Equity in Architecture committee is now accepting nominations for EIA firm best practices! Please help us to recognize excellence in equity culture by nominating architecture design firms that you see standing out in the equity, diversity and inclusion conversation!
Nominations are being accepted through April 23rd 2018. Please email the your nomination (Name of Firm and Best Practice Example) to equity@aiakc.org.
Thank you,
Samantha McCloud, AIA and Shahad Sadeq, Associate AIA
AIA Kansas City Equity in Architecture Co-Chairs
