Staff

The staff at AIA New York and the Center for Architecture are a small, passionate team spanning membership, development, communications, exhibitions, education, advocacy, and more. You’ll find staff contact information below. For general questions, contact us or call 212-683-0023.

Jesse Lazar headshot
Executive Director
Jesse Lazar, Assoc. AIA
AIA New York | Center for Architecture
Deshaun Allaway AIANY Headshot Sam Lahoz
Senior Security Guard
Deshaun Allaway
AIA New York | Center for Architecture
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Development Coordinator
Iyabo Babatunde
AIA New York | Center for Architecture
Felicia Butler headshot
Human Resources Manager
Felicia Butler
AIA New York | Center for Architecture
Ruth Cole Headshot
Grants Manager
Ruth Cole
Center for Architecture
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Exhibitions and Programs Assistant
Sophie Cooke
Center for Architecture
Charles Cortes Headshot
Facilities Associate
Charles Cortes
AIA New York | Center for Architecture
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Director, Government Affairs
Bria Donohue
AIA New York
Shreya Dwibedy headshot
Membership and Administrative Coordinator
Shreya Dwibedy
AIA New York
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Director of Digital Content and Strategy
Meghan Edwards
AIA New York | Center for Architecture
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A/V Coordinator
Lucas Dirickson Garrett
AIA New York | Center for Architecture
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Lead Design Educator
Tim Hayduk
Center for Architecture
Salmata Kaba AIANY Headshot Sam Lahoz
Program and Event Manager
Salmata Kaba
AIA New York
Breanna Katsman AIANY Headshot Sam Lahoz
Design Educator
Breanna Katsman
Center for Architecture
Lynn Kim headshot
Communications Coordinator
Lynn Kim
AIA New York | Center for Architecture
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Editor-in-Chief, Oculus Magazine
Jennifer Krichels
AIA New York
Lisa Mazzola headshot
Director of Education
Lisa Mazzola
Center for Architecture
Suzanne Mecs Headshot
Managing Director
Suzanne Mecs, Hon. AIA NYS
AIA New York
Katie Mullen 1201 IMF 6654
Director of Exhibitions and Programs; Director of Archtober
Katie Mullen
Center for Architecture
Ray Perez headshot
Facilities Manager
Ray Perez
AIA New York | Center for Architecture
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Assistant Development Manager
Samantha Remulla
AIA New York | Center for Architecture
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Youth Programs Manager
Mary Lib Schmidt
Center for Architecture
Marielle Sarimento Headshot 1000px Credit Sam Lahoz
Events and Administrative Manager
Marielle Sarmiento
AIA New York | Center for Architecture
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School Programs Manager
Rachel Serkin
Center for Architecture
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Membership Engagement Manager
Evelyn Serrano
AIA New York
AIA logo in black and white
A/V Coordinator
Jake Slater
AIA New York | Center for Architecture
Phillip Stevens headshot
Technology Manager
Philip Stevens
AIA New York | Center for Architecture
Annie Trowbridge Headshot
Deputy Director
Annie Trowbridge
AIA New York | Center for Architecture

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