AIA Young Architect Forum (YAF) regional liaisons work with their counterparts, the College of Fellows (COF) regional representatives and the National Associates Committee (NAC) regional associate directors. YAF regional liaisons are responsible for gathering information about issues facing young architects within their geographic areas and disseminating information about national/regional activities and resources for use on the local level. Of equal importance, YAF regional liaisons serve as an important link between young architects and the national organization. Architects who have been licensed for ten years or fewer are eligible for this is a two-year term with the opportunity to re-apply once for a maximum of 4 years of experience.
Go directly to the YAF Regional Liaison Roster.
Call for 2010-2012 YAF Regional Liaisons Closes October 23, 2009.
The following regional liaison positions are accepting applications for the term of January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2011: Florida-Caribbean | Middle Atlantic | North Central | Northwest & Pacific | Ohio Valley | Texas | The Virginias | Western Mountain. (Follow the link to see the current liaison and states within that region.) While applicants for open regional liaison positions are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, the deadline for positions that are currently available is October 23, 2009.
Applications Requirements
Applications should include:
• Applicant Letter of Interest: one 8.5”x11” page maximum describing applicant's interest in the position;
• Back-up materials: five 8.5”x11” pages maximum, including applicant's resume at a minimum;
• One letter of recommendation from (any) current YAF regional liaison or local/state component leader;
• Two additional letters of recommendation. (optional)
All application materials must be submitted as one PDF document titled “YAF_RL_Application_LastName_FirstName.pdf” sent to yaf@aia.org. For questions, e-mail Jaclyn at jaclyntoole@aia.org.
Expectations for YAF Regional Liaison
- Maintain quarterly communication with all YAF chapters within designated region.
- Report to assigned YAF Advisory Committee (AdCom) member with regional updates quarterly.
- Serve as a conduit between local YAF chapters and the National YAF AdCom. Disseminate and collect information to local chapters as requested.
- Submit an annual regional report four weeks prior to annual AIA Convention.
- Participate in annual YAF Strategic Planning Event for YAF AdCom and Regional Liaisons at AIA Grassroots in Washington DC (registration is paid and a small stipend will be provided).
- Communicate with Regional COF and NAC representatives quarterly about how to work together to support each other’s efforts.
California Regional Liaisons
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Central States Regional Liaison
Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska
David Meyers, AIA, LEED AP (’10)
david.meyers@jacobs.com
Florida-Caribbean Regional Liaison
Florida, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam
Virgilio Campaneria AIA, NCARB (’09)
vcampaneria@hksinc.com
Gulf States Regional Liaison
Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee
Kevin J. Singh, AIA, LEED AP (’10)
ksingh@latech.edu
Illinois Regional Liaison
Matthew Michael Dumich, AIA (’10)
mdumich@buildordie.com
Michigan Regional Liaison
Kristen A. G. Schleick, AIA, AICP (’10)
kschleick@hobbs-black.com
Middle Atlantic Regional Liaison
Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia
Jonathan Penndorf, AIA, LEED AP (’09)*
JonathanP@Lessardgroup.com
New England Regional Liaison
Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island
Mo Gagnon, AIA, LEED AP (’10)
Mo.Gagnon@lbpa.com
New Jersey Regional Liaison
Manuel J. Pereiras, AIA (’10)
manuelpereiras@pereirasarchitects.com
New York Regional Liaison
Joseph Cyril Kosiorek, AIA (’10)
info@dleworld.com
North Central Regional Liaison
Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dakota
Mike Schellin,AIA (’09)
mschellin@kodet.com
Northwest & Pacific Regional Liaison
Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington
Andrew Hartung, AIA (’09)
andy.hartung@mcgranahan.com
Ohio Valley Regional Liaison
Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky
Adam Palmer, AIA (’09)
rkitekt@yahoo.com
Pennsylvania Regional Liaison
Denise E. Thompson, AIA, LEED AP (’10)
dthompson@franciscauffman.com
South Atlantic Regional Liaison
South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia
David Burt, AIA, CDT (’10)
davidburt@ls3p.com
Texas Regional Liaison
Shannon Kraus, AIA, LEED AP (’09)
skraus@hksinc.com
The Virginias Regional Liaison
Virginia, West Virginia
Nicole Davilli, AIA (’09)
ndavilli@hsmm.com
Western Mountain Regional Liaison
Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming
Virginia E. Marquardt, AIA (’09)
branngin@cox.net