⟵ Women In Architecture (WiA)

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Mission:
To promote, validate, and illuminate the role of women within the architectural field through fostering community, fellowship, education, and outreach.
Meetings:
WiA Austin meets on the third Friday of every month at 8:30am.
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2025 Chair:
Alexandra Chaves, Assoc AIA, NOMA
AIA 2025 Chair-Elect:
Danielle Smith, AIA
AIA Austin Staff Liason:
Julia Brown
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WiA Shop

Merch for the Mission!
The Women In Architecture Committee is proud to launch our 2025 t-shirt sale. Proceeds will go to covering the costs for licensure exams for aspiring minority female architects. Please help us support these hard working women. 2025 design in purple now available! Also available in 2024 lilac or 2023 purple or charcoal gray while supplies last.

Our popular “Shape the Conversation” pins are in stock! These became popular with the first major AIA Austin WiA event in 2016, the Shape the Conversation exhibit, where the centerpiece was a huge multi-faceted jewel that represented shaping the conversation around what it means to be a woman in the field of architecture and design, and recognizing their influential work.

WiA stickers and hats are also still available!

Order below and pick up your merch at AIA Austin, 801 W. 12th St. on Mondays or Tuesdays from 9AM -5PM. Sorry, shipping is not available. Scroll down to see images of items.

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Email WiA committee leadership with any questions at shapetheconversation@gmail.com

Upcoming Events

WiA Resume & Portfolio Event

WiA + EPs Happy Hour “Lessons I Wish I Knew”

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Committee Content

‘Profiles’ 2025 – Maggie Wylie, AIA, NCARB | Senior Principal Architect & Owner | Point B Design Group

Please enjoy the fourth interview with Maggie Wylie, AIA, NCARB | Senior Principal Architect & Owner | Point B Design Group Click here to watch the video Committee Chair & Sub-committee Chair – Alexandra Chaves, Assoc. AIA, NOMA Committee Chair-Elect – Danielle Smith, AIA Video Production and Editing: Gus Bernal – https://www.gusbernal.com/

WiA + EP Happy Hour “Lessons I wish I Knew” // McKinney York Architects

Kick off the Fall with WiA + Emerging Professionals! Join us for a joint happy hour filled with mentorship, connection, and knowledge-sharing title “Lessons I wish I knew” Wednesday Oct 1st 5:30-7:30pm at McKinney York Architects Address: 1301 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702   Register now

WiA Resume & Portfolio Event // 2025

Wednesday, September 17th from 6pm-8pm AIA Austin Center 801 W 12th St, Austin, TX 78701 Whether you’re just starting your career, or are a student or a seasoned professional, everyone needs a solid resume and portfolio. Join us for a workshop that covers the best ways to present yourself as a stellar candidate for work. Bespoke … Continued

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