⟵ J.E.D.I. Committee
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Justice. Equity. Diversity. Inclusion.
AIA Austin remains committed to fostering a professional community rooted in justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Through our JEDI initiatives, we aim to provide meaningful resources and connections for architects at every stage of their careers.
With recent legislative changes like SB17, we are proactive in ensuring that JEDI remains a valuable resource—not just for AIA Austin, but for the broader community. Our goal is to support students, emerging professionals, and seasoned architects alike with tools to thrive in an inclusive environment. As part of this goal, our website means to serve as a hub for scholarships, educational materials, and networking opportunities.
Please see AIA Austin’s statement Against Injustice and Systematic Racism here.
AIA Austin Ambassador Program
The JEDI Committee and AIA Commissioners are launching a new initiative called the AIA Austin Ambassador program. We are looking for volunteers to connect with new AIA Austin members, to help them learn about our various committees, programs and events! Ambassador volunteers would be paired with a new member based on compatibility. If interested, please complete this survey and we will follow up with additional information.
Committee Content
Bulletin Board
What’s going on with Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Austin and Texas as a whole? Take a look at current events here.
Research and Community Resources
Check out J.E.D.I. Austin’s AIA leadership demographics research, articles we’ve written, and a list of community resources including events and other great organizations in Austin.
Financial Resources
Links to financial resources for students, professionals, licensure candidates, AIA membership, and more!