AFO Volunteer Opportunities

Below is the May 2024 roundup of opportunities for design and building professionals to volunteer with AFO and other youth and community organizations. You can also access the list online, here.

Sign up, share the list far and wide, and encourage more folks to join AFO’s volunteer network! As you can see, there is high demand for design and building professionals to share their expertise with the community. The larger we can grow our network, the more we’ll be able to meet this demand. Thank you for working with us to increase access to design education across the state!

AFO Opportunities

Architects in Schools Student Exhibits - Portland | May 4-20

Support AiS exhibit set up, take down, or reception night events. Shifts available throughout May at various locations around the Portland Metro area. Learn more & sign up by May 10 | Main Contact: Sam Majors

Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G) - Virtual | June 4

Join AFO and community partners for quarterly meetings to increase student access to AEC fields in Oregon. Tuesday, June 4, 12-1pm, Zoom. Register | Main Contact: Candice Agahan

Architects in Schools Student Exhibits - Bend | June 6-8

Support AiS exhibit set up, take down, or reception night event. Shifts available June 6-8, Tower Theatre, Bend. Learn more & sign up by May 18 | Main Contact: Sam Majors

Architects in Schools Summer Camp - Virtual | June 24-28

Support youth ages 8-12 as they use adaptive reuse practices to redesign a structure for their community. Volunteer for up to 5 sessions. Learn more & sign up by Jun 14 | Main Contact: Sam Majors

Youth Partner Opportunities

Saturday Academy Youth Programs - Portland

Saturday Academy is seeking volunteers to help prepare supplies for summer programming. Shifts available throughout spring and summer, University of Portland. Learn more & sign up ASAP | Main Contact: Josh at Saturday Academy

Oregon MESA Day 2024 - Portland & Virtual

Oregon MESA is seeking volunteers for their biggest event of the year serving middle school-college students. Shifts available May 7-17, virtual and in Portland. Learn more & sign up by May 13 | Main Contact: Valentina London

NOMA PDX Project Pipeline Architecture Summer Camp - Portland

NOMA PDX is seeking mentors to guide students as they develop skills to contribute to their community. June 20-22, 9am-3pm, PCC Opportunity Center, Portland. Learn more & sign up by May 27 | Main Contact: Michelle Schulz

Event/Professional Opportunities

Saturday Academy Spring Gala - Portland

Saturday Academy is seeking volunteers to support set up and event night tasks for their Spring Gala. Shifts available May 13-17, University of Portland. Learn more & sign up ASAP | Main Contact: Josh at Saturday Academy

Depave Community Event - Portland

Depave is seeking volunteers for their community depave event of the year. June 22, 9am-1pm, Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Portland. Learn more | Sign up ASAP | Main Contact: Katherine Rose

Energy Trust of Oregon Net Zero Emerging Leaders Internship Grant - OR

Grants support the design of high-performance net zero buildings. Architecture and engineering firms are invited to apply to host student or recent graduate interns. Learn more & sign up by June 14 | Main Contact: Naomi Cole

Taking Ownership PDX - Portland

Taking Ownership PDX revives Black-owned homes to deflect the gentrification process. They seek volunteers to engage in community and renovation work. Learn more | Sign up | Main Contact

AIA Oregon's New Membership Recruitment and Retention Manager

AIA Oregon is pleased to announce our newest team member, Paul Davis!

Hi, I'm Paul Davis, AIAO's Membership Recruitment and Retention Manager!  With eight years of relevant experience working as a designer, project manager, and marketing advisor to small businesses I'm excited to help take AIAO to a even higher level of quality for our members. 

My superpower? Turning vague ideas into concrete wins, and in the process pushing organizations toward growth. At work, I like to think of myself as a dynamo, using my mix of skills and experience, open communication, and '1% better every day' motto to inspire the teams I'm a part of to do the best they can. My awards?  Excellence in photography from ONPA, excellence in writing from ONPA, and excellence in App Design from DesignRush. What am I most excited to do at AIAO? Introducing architecture to the next generation of architects by developing coursework for Oregon students.

When I'm not at the office, you'll find me training for criterium races (bike racing on a circuit), climbing (I can't wait to visit Smith Rock State Park after ODC), or geeking out over coffee brewing techniques ( my personal favorite is siphon brewing). I can't wait to meet all of you at ODC and online in any of our amazing online sessions.  Feel free to touch base with me via email. 

AIA Annual Meeting - Town Hall Meetings

The AIA will host several town hall meetings to ensure that all delegates, volunteer leaders, and components are well-informed about Bylaw amendments and other key topics. Registration links for these sessions are available on the AIA Annual Meeting website. 

AIA Annual Meeting website is now live and will be continuously updated leading up to June 5, 2024.

Town Hall Meetings

To ensure that all delegates, volunteer leaders, and components are well-informed about Bylaw amendments and other key topics, the AIA will be hosting several town hall meetings. Registration links for these sessions are available on the AIA Annual Meeting website.

• May 1, 2024 (3pm ET): AIA Townhall for Members to review and discuss bylaw changes and resolutions.

• May 7, 2024 (12pm ET): AIA Townhall for Members to review and discuss membership category bylaw changes.

• May 10, 2024 (2:30pm ET): Chapter Session: Delegate Accreditation Process

• May 15, 2024 (10am ET): AIA Townhall for Members to review and discuss membership category bylaw changes.

New Oregon Licensees

Passing the Architectural Registration Examination and becoming a licensed architect is a significant achievement. It signifies that an architect is skilled in and committed to protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public, and is a significant personal milestone for those that become licensed. 

Congratulations to the following architects newly licensed in Oregon between January 1 and March 31, 2024.

Sabrina Cheung Bruner, AIA

Madison Mastrobuoni, AIA

Ryan Sur, AIA

Harley Dean Elliott, AIA

Raymond  Vuong

Roberto  Diaz Manzanares

Hannah  Rusnac

We would love to do more to spotlight the newest Oregon licensees! Firms, if one or more of your staff has recently become licensed, we encourage you to share their story on social media and tag AIA Oregon, so we can spread the news! We are active on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Job Posting: AIA Oregon Member Recruitment & Retention Manager

AIA Oregon Member Recruitment & Retention Manager

Cultivate a Thriving Architecture Community

AIA Oregon seeks a passionate advocate to join our team as Member Recruitment & Retention Manager! Immerse yourself in the vibrant Oregon architecture scene while shaping the future of the profession in our state.

About AIA Oregon:

We're the Oregon Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, empowering over 1600 architects and allied professionals across the state. We champion design excellence, advocate for architects' interests, and equip our members with cutting-edge resources and a supportive community.

Own Your Impact:

As our Member Recruitment & Retention Manager, you'll be the designer of AIA Oregon's membership growth strategy. Craft initiatives that attract new talent, engage existing members, and cultivate a sense of belonging for all.

Your Responsibilities:

• Strategize & Analyze: Design data-driven recruitment and retention plans, leveraging insights to maximize impact.

• Targeted Outreach: Craft compelling marketing campaigns that resonate with potential and current members.

• Warm Welcome: Oversee the onboarding process, ensuring a smooth and positive introduction to AIA Oregon.

• Nurturing Relationships: Foster connections through events, programs, and personalized communication, keeping members engaged and valued.

• Member Advocate: Proactively address member concerns, ensuring their satisfaction and long-term commitment.

• Team Player: Collaborate with AIA Oregon staff and committees to achieve shared membership goals.

Who You Are:

• A bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business administration, or a related field is your foundation.

• You thrive in the world of membership, with at least 3 years of proven success in recruitment and retention, ideally within professional associations or non-profits.

• Your track record speaks volumes – past achievements in campaign development and implementation are a must.

• Data analysis is your superpower, and you wield it with expertise to inform strategic decisions.

• Communication is your art form – you write persuasively and connect authentically with diverse audiences.

• Building relationships is your forte – you foster trust and collaboration with ease.

• AIA Oregon's mission ignites your passion – you believe in the transformative power of architecture and its impact on our communities and have reviewed our Social Justice Action Plan (please visit www.aiaoregon.org ), understanding our commitment to improve the places where we live, work, and play.

• You can work independently, and reliably, either in person, or remotely.

• You are willing to travel around the state periodically to meet members, staff events, and provide updates to the Board of Directors.

Beyond the Ordinary:

• Competitive salary and benefits package to fuel your professional journey.

• Immerse yourself in a dynamic and collaborative environment, brimming with creative minds.

• Witness the impact of your work firsthand – shape the future of Oregon's architecture landscape.

• Continuous learning and growth opportunities to refine your expertise.

Join us!

Send your resume and cover letter to Heather Wilson by April 1. AIA Oregon embraces diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We value talent without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Duty to Defend Bill Passed

Our Duty to Defend Bill has passed and is headed to Governor Kotek's office for signature. THANK YOU ALL for your efforts, responses to our calls to action, and showing up for activities like Oregon Leadership Summit and to the legislature for testimony (Please thank Kathy Austin when you see her / talk to her!).

Our partners in NOMA PDX were also instrumental - thank Jean Root, Karina Ruiz, and Octavio Gutierrez when you have the chance as well for offering their support. Erica Rife and AFO were also participants in our Leadership Summit; the bill was carried by Marshall Coba  (lobbyist) and Tonya Finley (President) of ACEC Oregon, and of course, our own Cindy Robert for AIAO.

It was truly an all-hands-on-deck effort, especially with last minute opposition from the League of Cities and Towns, Trimet and Oregon Counties! With our collaborative and persistent effort, this measure is now headed to the the Governor's desk for signature; we see no opposition as of this time to that signature. When signed, the law will become effective January 1, 2025. It will not affect contracts executed before this time. Click here to read the full text: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB1575/A-Engrossed

Again, thank you all for ALL YOU DO! 

New Oregon Licensees

Passing the Architectural Registration Examination and becoming a licensed architect is a significant achievement. It signifies that an architect is skilled in and committed to protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public, and is a significant personal milestone for those that become licensed. 

Congratulations to the following architects newly licensed in Oregon between October 1 and December 31, 2023

Bailey Bernheine, AIA
Matthew Crawford    
Jessalin Doane
Kayla Funk      
Logan Goins, AIA
William Hallgren, AIA
Jacob Peel, AIA
Jonas Rake     
Jennifer Rodriguez     
Galen Whalen, AIA
Benjamin Wright

We would love to do more to spotlight the newest Oregon licensees! Firms, if one or more of your staff has recently become licensed, we encourage you to share their story on social media and tag AIA Oregon, so we can spread the news! We are active on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Don't miss our 2023 Section Holiday Parties!

The Holidays are coming up on us fast - don’t miss this year’s AIA Oregon Section Holiday Parties. Click on the links to register.

AIA Bend Holiday Party
Dec 14 | 6-9pm | Open Space Studies
Title Sponsor: Morrison Maierle

AIA Eugene/ASLA/CSI Holiday Party
Dec 13 | 5:00-8pm | Gordon Hotel Ragozzino Ballroom
Registration Closes Dec 6 at noon
Title Sponsor: Andersen Construction

AIA Portland Holiday Party
Dec 7 | 4:30-6:30pm | Ankrom Moisan

Salem Holiday Party
Dec 14 | 5:30-7:30pm | Alleycat Neighborhood Bar

Southern Oregon Holiday Party
Dec 14 | 5-7pm | The Urban Cork

Studio 3 Architecture Announces the Retirement of Leonard Lodder, AIA LEED AP

Leonard Lodder was born and raised in Canada. He received his Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Pre-professional Architecture) from the University of Waterloo followed by a B.Arch from the University of Waterloo in 1980.

Leonard started his 43 year architectural career while still in Canada, eventually opening his own firm with a partner. When he and his wife, Ina, decided to move their family to the Northwest, he worked for a Salem architecture firm for a number of years. There he met Gene Bolante and together they decided to open Studio 3 Architecture, Inc., where he has continued to work for the last 23 years.

Leonard was a project architect with a broad range of experience in both large and small projects, with a specialty in construction technology and building material science.  He served as a project architect/manager in Salem, Oregon on projects ranging in size from minor remodels to full urban block redevelopment projects.

Some of Leonard’s most noteworthy projects include two Chemeketa Community College buildings, Emergency Services Classroom Building in Brooks, and Building 40 in Salem; as well as Oregon Realtors Building in Salem. Other community projects include Helping Hands Resources and Salem Evangelical Church Children’s Addition.

Leonard cared deeply about the American Institute of Architects (AIA). He volunteered as a Salem Chapter President for 3 years, before moving on to be the treasurer for AIA Oregon. After that he served as AIA Oregon’s president-elect and then as President. He helped to improve and grow AIA.                         

While Leonard spent a great deal of his early career working on designing buildings for public agencies and institutions, he also devoloped a number of special interests.  One of Leonard’s specialties is experience with solving building “envelope” (outside) problems in the extremes of the northeast Great Lakes climate, where he is from.  This knowledge serves also clients well in the wet, Northwest climate.

Leonard has distinguished himself by leading his profession on a statewide level and being engaged in many community and charitable activities.

The Studio 3 office will miss what they call his “Leonard-isms” - the quick-witted puns that he is always able to come up with. In retirement, Leonard plans to travel, spend time with his family and enjoy a good beer.

Studio 3 will be having a retirement party for Leonard on December 7th from 4-7pm at Studio 3 Architecture. All are welcome!

2023 Professional Achievement Award Winners Announced

The Professional Achievement Awards celebrate and recognize achievement at all levels of the profession within our community. The objective is to promote engagement within the chapter and recognize valuable contributions of members who are serving the community and proactively improving the architecture profession.

The AIA Oregon Executive Committee selected 2 Professional Achievement Awards from those nominated.

Young Architect Award - NICOLE BECKER, AIA

With her enthusiastic and unwavering foresight, Nicole has provided countless volunteer hours at this early stage of her career to encourage, educate and elevate the next generation of architects in Oregon and beyond. Representing AIA Oregon as the state representative to the Young Architects’ Forum, and leading the AIA Oregon Emerging Professionals Committee, she has fostered a culture of inclusion, collaboration, mentorship, and vision. The Pacific Northwest has a better built environment through her architectural practice and dedicated service.

Our 2023 Young Architect Honoree is an Associate and Project Architect at ZGF Architects in Portland, OR. The dichotomy between the natural and built environments has always inspired her to seek out challenges in both arenas as she strives to make a more holistic impact on people and planet. In just six years in the profession, she has served in numerous capacities for the AIA, NAAB, and NCARB; including currently as Oregon’s State Representative to the Young Architects Forum. In 2022, she was named an Associate at ZGF after just a year with the firm. She is equally passionate about advocating for the next generation of designers as she is about mentoring the next generation of mountaineers. Outside of architecture, she is an avid dog lover and accomplished mountaineer who volunteers her time rescuing senior dogs and training, educating, and leading alpinists with a focus on gender equality in the mountains.

Congratulations to NICOLE BECKER recipient of the 2023 Young Architect Award!

President’s Award - JAY RASKIN, FAIA

For his outstanding service to the chapter as a volunteer and vital member of the AIA Oregon Legislative Committee, where he has brought his understanding of sustainability, resiliency, disaster response, and historic preservation to affect Oregon State Law and Administration. His dedication to the safety and security of Oregonians in the event of earthquake and tsumani have left us all better protected. We are truly grateful for his thoughtful preparedness.

Our 2023 President’s Award winner is a citizen architect, who has woven the threads of disaster response and architectural practice, planning for disaster recovery, historic preservation, and sustainability with a vision for community resilience. He has expanded his understanding and influence in resiliency planning as an elected official in Cannon Beach and further impacted Oregon through his involvement in the development of the Oregon Resiliency Plan. He can be relied on as an advocate for the profession and participates with the AIAO legislative committee. He helped to establish national standards as the chair of the National Institute of Standards & Technology’s (NIST) Community Resilience Panel which was tasked with the mission to reduce barriers to achieving community resilience.

Through his leadership and tireless efforts, AIA Oregon led the effort to create the position of State Resilience Officer for Oregon. In this process he has been the face of our profession to the legislature and state agencies, prodding and educating them into awareness, writing the planning documents, and enabling legislation that has created action and results – while also enhancing the public perception of architects.

Congratulations to JAY RASKIN, recipient of the 2023 AIA Oregon President’s Award!

AIA Oregon Member Renewal Season is here!

AIA Oregon Member Renewal Season is here!

It’s that time of the year – invoices are on the way, and we encourage you to renew your membership today and continue to enjoy the many benefits of being a member of the largest and most influential network of architecture professionals in the world.

As an AIA Oregon member, you have access to a wide range of benefits, including:

• Professional development resources: Access to continuing education courses, online learning tools, and networking events to help you stay ahead of the curve in your career.

• Advocacy for the profession: AIA Oregon advocates for the architecture profession at the state and national levels, working to protect the interests of our members and advance the practice of architecture.

• Building the future of the chapter for future professionals: AIA Oregon is currently engaged in a new headquarters development process that seeks to serve members across the state and provide broad access to member benefits. You can still join this conversation and have an impact!

• Networking opportunities: Connect with other architects and allied professionals at AIA Oregon events and through our online community.

• Member discounts: Save money on products and services from AIA Oregon partners, including insurance, software, and printing services.

Renewing your AIA Oregon membership is easy and convenient. You can renew online, by phone, or by mail. To renew online, simply visit the AIA website and click on the "Renew" button.

Thank you for your continued support of AIA Oregon. We appreciate your membership and look forward to serving you in the coming year.

 - The AIA Oregon Board of Directors

New Oregon Licensees

Passing the Architectural Registration Examination and becoming a licensed architect is a significant achievement. It signifies that an architect is skilled in and committed to protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public, and is a significant personal milestone for those that become licensed. 

Congratulations to the following architects newly licensed in Oregon between Jul 1 and Sep 30, 2023. 

KAYLA ANDERSON  
GEOFFREY APRIL, AIA
VIRGINIA BAILEY, AIA
ANDREW BLUMM, AIA
CARLA BONILLA-HUAROC
ANDREW BRANDT  
PEDRO CARBAJAL, AIA
JENNIFER DE JONG  
BREANNA GEISER, AIA
DALLAS GRAY, AIA
AARON HAWKINS  
YALE JALLOS  
ERIK LARSON  
SARAH LUNDY, AIA
JEREMY MCCARTHY  
ANDERS OTTERLEI  
NATHANIEL ROTTA  
RYAN SCANLAN, AIA
BRAD SMITH  
JESSICA SMITH  
TYSON STAAB  
MATTHEW STOLL, AIA

We would love to do more to spotlight the newest Oregon licensees! Firms, if one or more of your staff has recently become licensed, we encourage you to share their story on social media and tag AIA Oregon, so we can spread the news! We are active on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Invitation to apply for Portland Emerging Professionals Committee 2024

AIA Oregon Portland Section of the Young Emerging Professionals Committee is looking forward to 2024 and to continue improving and diversifying efforts and engagement opportunities for Portland young Emerging Professionals and designers.

As 2024 is getting closer, the Portland Section Emerging Professional Committee is looking forward to adding 3 more members to its current team!

The opportunities are fun, engaging, and full of networking and growth opportunity for young emerging leaders who want to contribute to improving the state of the profession at large and help engage the voice of Young Emerging Professionals in Portland! Here is a breakdown of the different volunteer roles and their specific focus (tasks can obviously evolve as needed and at the discretion of the Committee)-

These volunteer positions aren’t paid but depending on Chapter budget, there is an opportunity to send volunteers to attend the annual AIA Conventions and Leadership Summits!

Note that the interested parties should commit to the chapter for a full calendar year but are free to keep or leave their position at will after completing one year. Considered parties will start their volunteer position from January of 2024 to December 2024.

Please see the available positions listed below and send your resume along a brief letter of intent to Mohamed Fakhry (mohamed.fakhry@zgf.com), Evon Calabrese (evoncalabrese@ckarch.com) , or Ana Gonzalez (awnuhgonzalez@gmail.com)

Position 1:

AIAO Portland Section Emerging Professionals Committee Co-chair (1-2 hours per week)

-Assoc. AIA, Emerging Professional

- Focus on advocating for members at an associate level, pre-licensure

- Coordinate & communicate current efforts with AIAO Board EPC liaison (Daniel Roth) & Portland section director (Ben Arico and/or Elisa An)

- Coordinate events logistics with AIA Staff through continuous communication (co-chairs can share this role)

- Compile monthly meetings agenda and share agenda with team (co-chairs can share this role)

- Help Coordinate recruiting efforts for the following year

- Closely work with AIA Oregon Staff to engage sponsors interested in being part of AIA Oregon

Position 2:

AIAO Portland Section Emerging Professionals Committee Co-chair (1-2 hours per week)

- Licensed Emerging Professional

- Focus on advocating for members recently licensed &/or >10 years into their professional career

- Coordinate & communicate current efforts on a monthly basis with AIAO Board EPC liaison (Daniel Roth) & Portland section director (Ben Arico and/or Elisa An)

- Coordinate events logistics with AIA Staff through continuous communication (co-chairs can share this role)

- Compile monthly meetings agenda and share agenda with team (co-chairs can share this role)

- Help   Coordinate recruiting efforts for the following year

- Closely work with AIAO Staff to engage sponsors interested in being part of AIAO

Position 3:

AIAO Portland Section Emerging Professionals Committee Taskforce Coordinator (1-2 hours per week)

- Assoc. AIA, Emerging Professional/ or licensed Emerging Professional

- Either head up a task force or start the ball rolling, work with chairs & AIAO staff to set up initial meetings, connect the right people and make sure it’s being led or championed by someone before stepping back 

Position 4:

AIAO Portland Section Emerging Professionals Committee Graphics Coordinator + Social Media co- Chair (1-2 hours per week)

- Assoc. AIA, Emerging Professional/ or licensed Emerging Professional

- Responsible for spearheading event graphics

- Documents Emerging Professionals events through Instagram stories, social media posts

- Closely working with AIA Oregon staff and representatives of other AIA Oregon sections towards communicating events & promoting community engagement  

As far as resources, here is the AIA National tool kit for EPC groups - this has a wealth of information from AIA EPC groups around the nation.

Portland Architecture Seen/Scene

Join us for an exciting event that celebrates the young creative community of Portland!

Get ready to immerse yourself in the design and art at The Canyons PDX located in 3450 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR 97227, USA. There will be a range of UO student work represented across studios and seminars from the last school year on public display. We're excited for the opportunity to invite incoming students to mix with current students, alumni and local professionals!

Whether you're an architecture enthusiast or simply curious , this in-person event promises to showcase compelling designs and artwork. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore and appreciate the Portland Architecture Seen/Scene Series!

Cheers to 49 Years - Bill Seider, FAIA

Cheers to Bill Seider’s 49 Years at PIVOT Architecture!

For nearly half a century, Bill Seider, FAIA, has had immeasurable influence at PIVOT. He has shown us how to be professionals, how details matter, and how to laugh while we work. He has been a leader in the practice of architecture locally in Eugene, statewide in Oregon, and nationally at the AIA. In retirement, his enduring legacy will continue to shine as PIVOT builds on his foundation with continued success.

Join us and celebrate at the PIVOT Architecture office, September 21 starting at 4 p.m.