Mary Fitch, AICP, Hon. AIA
Executive Director
202.347.9403 x 2001
- Executive Director of AIA|DC and WAF
- Publisher of ArchitectureDC Magazine
- Interim manager of DACKids Programs
- Complaint Department
Katherine Adams
Development Director
202.347.9403 x 2008
- Fundraising for Washington Architectural Foundation
- Outreach to foundations, individuals, public agencies and corporations to support WAF programs
- Walking Tours for Kids project lead
Scott Clowney, Assoc. AIA
Exhibitions Manager
202.347.9403 x 2007
- Planning, development, and management in-house exhibitions, serving as curator, editor, interpretive writer, exhibition designer, graphic designer, and preparator as needed.
- Coordinating and implementing out-of-house exhibitions, liaising with exhibitors, consultants, and contractors such as art handlers, graphic designers, shippers, and printers.
- Administering practices involving agreements, budgeting, display systems, proposals, schedules, security, and visitation.
Torey Doverspike
Donor Relations Coordinator
202.347.9403
Louis Duva
Communications Coordinator
202.626.7300
- Management of AIADC.com website, social media channels, e-newsletter, and all related content.
- Promotion and marketing of continuing education, public programs, and exhibitions
- Editorial Assistant of AIA|DC Newsletter,
Sinclaire Erdwien
Assistant Director
202.347.9403 x 2005
- Assists in performing financial duties
- Coordinates programs such as DesignDC, CANstruction, Architects in the City, and Lunchtime Learnings
- Facilitates communication with committees, members, donors, and the public
Arash Hafizi
Education Coordinator
202.347.9403
- Maintains and archives educational courses
- Provides administrative support
- Submits educational courses for AIA credit
Melody Harrison
Member Services Director
202.347.9403 x 2002
- Primary contact for members and prospective members
- Manages day-to-day member services functions
- Recruitment and retention efforts and building relationships with corporate partners—all of which contribute to the success of AIA|DC’s mission
Laura Headrick
Events Manager
202.347.9403 x 2006
- Manages event space rentals and logistics
- Provides catering and other support to AIADC events
- Assists with the improvements to and maintenance of the District Architecture Center
Rachel Simonson
Foundation Outreach Coordinator
202.347.9403 x 2003
- Coordinates volunteers in various programs
- Works with volunteers to provide STEM programming for kids
- Ensures volunteers have proper training and resources to perform valuable programming to the community
Katie Spencer
Programs Director
202.347.9403 x 2004
- Director of professional and public lectures and tours, including Architecture Month
- Oversight of all awards programs
- Collaborating with committees to offer relevant and engaging professional development for members
Norman Smith, AIA, LEED AP
AIA|DC News Editor
202.347.9403