The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors that is made up of architects and public sector members who represent the local building and development industry, local housing and social service non-profits, and arts organizations. Board members serve two-year terms.

While most programs are headed by volunteers, five staff members of the Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Architects devote a portion of their work time to the Foundation in exchange for a modest management fee to the Chapter. The Foundation's affiliation with the Washington Chapter of the AIA affords it a pool of volunteer architects and other professionals who make its programming possible. In addition, public members of the Foundation frequently volunteer their skills and experience as needed.

2024 Board of Directors

Officers

Gina Volpicelli, AIA​
gvolpicelli@sbaranes.com
Chair

Jeffrey Kerr
jdkerr@sgh.com​
Vice Chair

Michael Armstrong
marmstrong@ncarb.org
Treasurer

Marc Fairbrother, FAIA  
m.fairbrother@perkinseastman.com
Secretary

Mary Fitch, AICP, Hon. AIA
mfitch@aiadc.com
Executive Vice President

Board Members

Peter Cook, FAIA - pcook@hga.com
John Crump, AIA - john.crump@smithgroup.com
R. Denise Everson, Assoc. AIA - rdenise80AIA@gmail.com
Katie Garrett - kgarrett@req.co​
Suzanna Kelley, FAIA skelley@mckinley-advisors.com
Todd Ray, FAIA - tray@pagethink.com
Richard Reyes-Gavilan - richard.reyes-gavilan@dc.gov
Joseph Sacco, AIA - jjsacco@mac.com
Sarah Wingo, AIAsmwahlgren@gmail.com

 

Staff

Mary Fitch, AICP, Hon. AIA
mfitch@aiadc.com
Executive Vice President


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