Women in Architecture

WIA

For women and allies in the architectural profession who want to connect

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About Us

The AIA NoVA Women In Architecture (WIA) committee strives to expand the diversity of the design professions; to mirror the society that we serve; to promote awareness of the contributions of women architects; to guide and encourage women to consider a career in architecture and allied fields. WIA models and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion, working to expand the presences and power of minority groups within the profession. In order to receive updates from the committee, please join the WIA email list.

Previous Committee Leadership

2025 Co-Chair: Charlotte Thoren
2024 Co-Chair: Sunny Carroll, Assoc. AIA
2022-2023 Co-Chair: Susy Mikhail, AIA
2023 Co-Chair, Carla Murillo-Gonzalez, AIA
2021-2022 Co-Chair: Anna Barbour, AIA
2020-2021 Co-Chair: Rebecca Pantschyschak, AIA

Our Leadership

Rebecca Meyer, AIA

2024-2026 Co-Chair

Sunny Carroll, Assoc. AIA

2026 Co-Chair

Upcoming Events

June

WIA: Metropolitan Park Building Tour

August

Women in Architecture Committee Meeting: Hybrid

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Photo Credit ©️ Heather Casey, AIA, NCIDQ

04/17/2026

WIA Brings Members Together for a Creative Evening of Crochet

In late March, the AIA Northern Virginia Women in Architecture (WIA) Committee presented a Crochet 101 Workshop to provide attendees an opportunity to learn a new skill and socialize. The idea for the event originated from a conversation between Heather Casey, AIA, NCIDQ and Dani Juarez, Assoc. AIA, both at Summer Consultants, about cross-stitching and other needle arts. Heather wanted

08/18/2025

Empowering Women in Architecture: A Two‑Part Virtual Lecture Series You Can’t Miss

Are you ready to elevate your architectural career with insight from accomplished women in both the public and private sectors? AIA Northern Virginia’s Women in Architecture (WIA) Committee invites you to join an inspiring Two‑Part Virtual Lecture Series this fall designed to discuss and provide information on various job opportunities in different sectors, foster meaningful connections, and illuminate diverse professional

03/18/2025

WIA Takes Members Inside the New Inspīr Embassy Row

The AIA NoVA Women in Architecture recently hosted an exclusive tour of Inspīr Embassy Row, a newly transformed luxury senior assisted living community in Washington D.C.’s Dupont Circle. Formerly the historic Fairfax hotel, the building has been reimagined into a sophisticated senior living destination designed by Beyer Blinder Belle Architects. The transformation honors the building’s historic roots while introducing modern features and

Resources

AIA National - Women in Architecture

AIA Women's Leadership Summit