Documenting Old Structures with New Tools
My passion stems not only in the act of preservation itself, but in my belief that historical architecture directly impacts our quality of life. I…
We are proud to share that Phuong Nguyen has been chosen to take part in the first AIA Next to Lead program. From the AIA, “Claiming a seat at the leadership table requires first getting a foot in the door. AIA’s new leadership program, Next to Lead, is designed to guide ethnically diverse women through every step in the process. With its focus on association leadership and management, and a strong networking component, Next to Lead not only identifies the pathways to leadership; it is a pathway to leadership. By joining, participants take concrete steps in elevating their careers to the next level.”
Phuong is one of 17 women chosen for this first program which, “is the first program of its kind to support association leadership for ethnically diverse women aspiring to be leaders of the AIA. Candidates were selected by jurors from AIA’s Equity and the Future of Architecture Committee (EQFA) who conducted a blind review of applications and reference letters.”
Further, “Next to Lead is a two-phase program, launching Oct. 15, which will be followed by an online curriculum and monthly virtual sessions focusing on association leadership during 2022. In the second phase, participants will work on a collaborative project developed with a local or state component or a knowledge-based group within the AIA.”
We are excited to see Phuong take part in such an exceptional opportunity.