⟵ 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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2026 Chair:
Danielle Smith, AIA
AIA 2026 Chair-Elect:
Tooba Jalal, Assoc. AIA
AIA Austin Staff Liason:
Erika Wendel
Thank you to our generous committee sponsors:

WiA Shop

Merch for the Mission!

Support AIA Austin WiA’s Call to Action: Licensure Initiative by purchasing t-shirts, pins, hats, stickers, and mini totes! All proceeds go towards sponsoring women pursuing licensure by providing monetary support for licensure exams fees.

PRE-ORDER your WiA mini tote now, inspired by the internationally trending tiny market tote bags. The tote is a 100% Cotton Canvas bag with exterior pocket and black accents.  

A variety of t-shirt colors are available, including Purple, Lilac, and Charcoal gray (while supplies last).

Our popular “Shape the Conversation” pins first became popular with the beginning of AIA Austin WiA event in 2016, the Shape the Conversation exhibit, where the centerpiece was a 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. See AIA Austin website for hours of operation. Shipping is not available. 

Click on swag below for pricing!

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

Upcoming Events

Women in Architecture Committee Meeting

Women in Architecture Committee Meeting

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Committee Content

‘Profiles’ 2026 – Jasmin Peisel, AIA, NCARB, NOMA | Architect | FAB Architecture

Please enjoy the fourth interview with Jasmin Peisel, AIA, NCARB, NOMA | Architect | FAB Architecture Click here to watch the video Committee Chair – Danielle Smith, AIA Committee Chair-Elect – Tooba Jalal, Assoc AIA Sub-committee Chair – Alexandra Chaves, Assoc. AIA, NOMA Video Production and Editing: Gus Bernal – https://www.gusbernal.com/

WiA Coffee & Convo // October 2026

Meet up with AIA Austin WiA for ☕️ Coffee & Convo ☕️ with special guest: AIA Austin Advocacy Commission! Join us at Lazarus Brewing for our final Coffee & Convo morning happy hour of the year! Looking to casually build your Austin design community network? Curious about architectural advocacy in Austin and how designers can … Continued

AIA Austin WiA // 2026 Licensure Sponsorship Application

AIA Austin WiA // 2026 Licensure Sponsorship Application AIA Austin Women in Architecture is proud to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Licensure Sponsorship! AIA Austin WiA’s Licensure Call to Action Subcommittee’s mission is to identify and remove barriers for women in the architecture field at various stages of their careers, including … Continued

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