CoPAL

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Mission

CoPAL works to expand equitable access to licensure, strengthen education and mentorship opportunities, and champion initiatives that elevate professional practice within Oregon’s architecture community. 

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Leaders

Savannanh Sinowitz | ZGF Architects

Valeria Degutis | VLMK Engineering + Design

Quinten Mcelvain | Populous

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Meetings

First Monday of the Month From 12 - 1

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Savannah Sinowitz, AIA

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As a previous chair of the emerging professionals committee (2023-2025), she launched Project Almost Architect and later founded the Committee on Practice and Licensure. Savannah was named the AIA Oregon Emerging Professional of the Year for 2025, and also received the Oregon's Next Award from the Architecture Foundation of Oregon.

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Whether you're a firm leader interested in partnering to provide study materials for staff, a friend of the industry hoping to sponsor an event, or a recently licensed architect looking to get involved, we'd love to connect and see how you can fit into the picture.

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