Committee Charge:

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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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EDI Committee Members:

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Dan Kirby, FAIA

Chair

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Keith Lashley, AIA

Vice-Chair

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Kelli Addison, Assoc. AIA

Nathan Butler, FAIA

Tim Johnson, AIA*

Harry Lim

Ronok Nichols, AIA

Rebecca Talbert, AIA

Abigail McKnight

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*AIA Orlando Board Liaison

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The committee is open for additional volunteers. Please reach out to the Committee Chair to participate in an upcoming meeting.

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2023 EDI Meeting Dates:

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January 27

February 17

March 24

April 21

May 19

June 16

August 18

September 12

October 20

November 17

 

Meetings are held online at Noon ET.

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AIA Orlando Member Demographics:

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Data as of October 1st, 2022-

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Building an Equitable Firm Online Forum Series presented by The EDI Committee: 

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Click the link to watch past forums

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Increasing Engagement and Trust Through Transparency, August 25, 2022

Investing in Community Transformation, April 21, 2022

Discovering Creativity in Thinking Differently, November 18, 2021

Revealing Architecture to K-12 Students, September 16, 2021 

Pride, Pronouns, & Gender-Neutral Spaces, June 17, 2021

Age Friendly Environments and Work Spaces, April 22, 2021

Social Justice History in the American Built Environment from Reconstruction to Redlining, February 18, 2021

Creating a Healthy and Equitable Firm Culture Forum 1: African American Perspectives, August 28, 2020

The Importance of Attracting and Retaining Diverse Talent, December 3,2020

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Resources:

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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

• AIA Guides for Equitable Practice https://www.aia.org/resources/6246433-guides-for-equitable-practice

• Architect's Role in Creating Equitable Communities - This resource shares how architects can, in their practices, bring about racially just and equitable outcomes for all members of the communities they serve.

 

 

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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