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Equity Diversity & Inclusion Committee

​AIA Orlando recognizes our roles in supporting and celebrating our members, employees, and partners regardless of national origin, language, race, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, religion, or socioeconomic status. We further recognize the role of our organization and profession in supporting the same. The AIA Orlando Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee was established to provide opportunities for increased understanding among AIA Orlando members regarding issues of social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Committee works specifically within the component’s sphere of influence in the following areas:
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  • Support of Current and Future Firm Leaders.
  • AIA Orlando internal policies and practices.
  • Collaboration, communication, and outreach to industry and professional organizations within our service area on these issues.
 
This Committee was formed as an outgrowth of the work began by the AIA Orlando Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Task Force.
 
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Demographic Data on the Profession
  • NCARB by the Numbers - Explore data on the number of licensed architects, gender and racial diversity, and attrition along the path to licensure.
  • Baseline on Belonging – Joint Study between NCARB and NOMA to identify how minority professionals experience obstacles on the path to licensure.
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Improving Your Firm
 
 
Industry and Allied Organizations with ongoing EDI Efforts:
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APA Florida
Architects Foundation
Black Architects in the Making (BAM!)
Design for Justice
National Organization of Minority Architects, Orlando Chapter
University of Florida College of Design, Construction and Planning
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Contact
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Keith Lashley, FAIA - Committee Chair
klashley@hksinc.com
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