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On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, AIA New York hosted its 158th Annual Meeting, where members gathered to elect 2026 leadership and celebrated the achievements of 2025 and its award recipients. The meeting also served as a moment to reflect on committee programs and initiatives of the last year, with a spotlight on 2025 AIANY President Benjamin Gilmartin, AIA’s presidential theme, See You IRL: Designing for Public Life.

 NEW LEADERSHIP
Following a brief introduction from AIANY Executive Director Jesse Lazar, Assoc. AIA, the meeting began with a presentation from Gilmartin on his theme surrounding the importance of public spaces. He noted particularly the relevance of this theme in this present, pivotal moment, as New York City faces unprecedented political turmoil, social fragmentation, and climate crises.

After presenting on the state of the Chapter, from memorable lectures and tours to its membership and advocacy, Gilmartin turned over the podium to 2024 AIANY Board Treasurer Alexander Lamis, FAIA, who presented on the Chapter’s financial health and budget.

2025 AIANY Board Secretary Kirsten Sibilia, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP, presented the work of the nominating committee, who created the 2025 Board and Elective Committee Slate, featured below.

 AIANY CHAPTER RECOGNITION
The Annual Meeting also served as an opportunity to recognize members of the architecture and design community for their local and regional contributions.

Leadership in Housing Award: Delma Palma, RA, AICP, Vice President of Design and Construction, Empire State Development

Public Architect Award: Zack Aders, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Senior Vice President, New York City Economic Development Corporation

Service to the Institute: Gregory Switzer, AIA, NOMA, NCARB, 2024 AIANY President; Managing Principal and CEO, Switzer Architecture, P.C.

Service to the City: Sarah Carroll, Chair and Commissioner, New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission

Special Citations: Open House New York and NYC Community Compost Network

2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS (*Elected at Annual Meeting)

*Mark Gardner, AIA, NOMA, Jaklitsch/Gardner Architects
President

*Hana Kassem, FAIA, KPF
First Vice President/President-Elect

Andrea Steele, AIA, Andrea Steele Architecture (ASA)
Vice President for Design Excellence

Peter Miller, AIA, Palette Architecture
Vice President for Professional Development

Gustavo Rodriguez, AIA, FXCollaborative
Vice President for Public Outreach

Kirsten Sibilia, Assoc. AIA, Dattner Architects
Secretary

*Julia Murphy, AIA, Skidmore Owings & Merrill
Treasurer

AJ Pires, AIA, Alloy Development
Director

Michael Caton, AIA, Juno
Director

Victoria Benatar, AIA, EXD Architecture
Director

*Jessica Sheridan, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Mancini Duffy
Director

*Arthi Krishnamoorthy, AIA, LEED AP, TenBerke Architects
Director

Amanda Ramos, Assoc. AIA, 3×3
Director

Jing Liu, AIA, SO-IL
Director

Lindsay Harkema, AIA, WIP
Director

*Alison Landry, AIA, NYC Office of Mayor
Director (Public Outreach)

Tami Hausman, PhD, HAUSMAN
Public Director, Oculus Advisor

*Gianni Grieco, Parsons
Student Director

Harriet Harriss, Assoc. AIA, ARB, RIBA, PFHEA, FRSA, Ph.D, Pratt Institute
Public Director

Vincent Lee, PE, Arup
Public Director

Jennifer Graham, FIIDA, LEED AP, Perkins & Will
Public Director

*Quilian Riano, Dean of the School of Architecture, Pratt Institute
Public Director, Education

*Benjamin Gilmartin, AIA, Diller Scofidio + Renfro
Immediate Past President

2026 ELECTIVE COMMITTEE SLATE (*Elected at Annual Meeting)

Design Awards Committee

*David Polk, AIA
U.S. General Services Administration

*Harpreet Dhaliwal, AIA, LEED AP
BKSK Architects

*Arthur Liu, AIA, NCARB
Studio Gang

*Kaveri G. Singh, AIA
DLR Group

Fellows Committee

2026–2028

*Gina Bocra, FAIA
WSP USA

*Lloyd Sigal, FAIA
KPF

2025–2027

Rob Rogers, FAIA
Rogers Partners

Gregory Waugh, FAIA
Perkins+Will

2024–2026

Peter Cavaluzzi, FAIA
HOK

Barbara Spandorf, FAIA, LEED AP
City University of New York

2026 (non-Fellow reappointment)

*Annya Ramirez- Jimenez, AIA
Marvel

*Magali Regis, AIA
e_space design

Joint Finance Committee

2024–2026

Kevin Keating, AIA
Selldorf Architects

Elizabeth Leber, AIA, LEED AP
Beyer Blinder Belle

2025–2027

Sara Rubenstein, AIA
Pelli Clarke Pelli

Matthew Snethen, AIA
Perkins Eastman

2026–2028

*Kenneth Drucker, FAIA, LEED AP
HOK

*Adam Rolston, AIA
INC Architecture & Design
 

Honors Committee

2025–2026

Everardo Jefferson, AIA
Caples Jefferson

Sara Lopergolo, FAIA
Sara Lopergolo Architect

Clare Miflin, AIA
Center for Zero Waste Design

2026–2027

*Allison Lane, RA, AIA, ASID, NOMA, LEED AP, WELL AP, NCARB, NCIDQ
AECOM

*Eve Michel, AIA
EMREcon

*Katie Swenson, Assoc. AIA
MASS Design Group

Oculus Committee

2025–2026

*Joann Gonchar, FAIA
Architectural Record

Paul Makovsky
ARCHITECT

Julia van den Hout
ORIGINAL COPY

2026–2027

*Alexandra Barker, FAIA, LEED AP
Barker Architecture Office | Pratt Institue

*Ruth Ro, AIA
Dattner Architects

*Christopher Stoddard, AIA
Ennead Architects

About AIA New York

Established in 1857, AIA New York is the oldest and largest chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), serving as the collective voice of nearly 5,000 licensed architects, allied professionals, students, and design enthusiasts in New York City.

The Center for Architecture, inaugurated in 2003 as the AIA’s first-ever cultural institution, engages local and international audiences with the value, impact, and wonder of architecture. Together, we advance the value and practice of architecture to promote just and sustainable communities.

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