⟵ LGBTQIA+ Alliance

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Mission:
Our mission is to preserve and celebrate queer space while supporting LGBTQIA+ designers in Austin and beyond. We aim to create a safe environment for conversation, build community, and foster diversity and inclusion within our profession and organization.
Meetings:
Third Tuesdays at 6:00 PM
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2025 Chair:
Sarah Biesterveld, AIA
AIA 2025 Chair-Elect:
John Stenzel, Assoc. AIA
AIA Austin Staff Liason:
Rob Hoffman
Thank you to our generous committee sponsors:

All are welcome to a new committee at AIA Austin for LGBTQIA+ members and their allies. This initiative aims to create a space for our LGBTQ+ members to start conversations, build community, and foster diversity and inclusion within our profession and organization.

Upcoming Events

LGBTQIA+ Alliance – QTOPIA 4 Kids

AIA Austin WiA and LGBTQIA+Alliance Present: Happy Hour // Coaster Design Competition

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Committee Content

WiA + LGBTQIA+ Alliance // Happy Hour + Maker-event // Andalusia

September 4th from 5:30pm-7:30pm Register for the Happy Hour here! WiA and the LGBTQIA+ Alliance are hosting a joint happy hour and maker-event at Andalusia Designs, a specialty parametric ceiling and wall manufacturer based in Austin, TX. We’ll receive a tour of Andalusia’s facilities while they fabricate a metal + cork coaster for attendees to … Continued