NOMA AZ

Chapter Meeting with NFBPA — January 2023
2023-01-10 18:00 - 19:15 (America/Phoenix) | Corgan, 1850 N Central Ave #300, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
FREE event
Complimentary snacks provided
Non-members, students, and future members welcome
RSVP in person here
RSVP virtual here

Join us for the first chapter meeting of 2023 to meet + mix with our friends from NFBPA and learn about upcoming events like our 2023 Coffee Talk series and Arcadia Inc Tour. We will kick off the meeting with a Mix ‘n Mingle Bingo activity to get to know everyone in the room. This is also a great opportunity to hear from the committees, learn what we’ve been up to, and raise your hand to get involved. Bring a friend – member, non-member, architect, engineer, manufacturer, marketer — chapter meetings are open to all!

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About NFBPA
The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) is the principal and most progressive organization dedicated to the advancement of black public leadership in local and state governments. NFBPA is an independent, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1983. With over 2,500 members, NFBPA has established a national reputation for designing and implementing quality leadership development initiatives of unparalleled success.
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If you would like to host a chapter meeting – please reach out to Maurita at president@nomaarizona.org

Arcadia Inc. Manufacturing Tour
2023-01-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Arcadia Inc, 2920 E. Chambers Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85040, United States
We are kicking off the 2023 year with a wonderful tour hosted by our friends at Arcadia Inc. Join Ken Martinek & Brooke Montelongo as they lead us on this free, guided tour of the Arcadia Inc. manufacturing facility. They will discuss a brief history of Arcadia, the services they offer, the difference between storefront and curtain wall, and guidelines for specifying and detailing wall systems.

RSVP here – Maximum of 25 people so please secure your spot!
Complimentary food provided
Please wear closed shoes – safety glasses will be given

If you have any questions, contact Brooke Montelongo at bmontelongo@arcadiainc.com
Thank you to Arcadia Inc. for having us! If you would like to host a tour please contact our president at president@nomaarizona.org

Women + Non-Binary Coffee Talk with AIA PHX Metro
2023-01-14 10:00 - 11:30 | The McKinley Club, 734 W Polk St, Phoenix, AZ, 85007, United States
FREE event
Non-members, students, and future members welcome
Pour-over coffee by Kanfuela (Woman-owned) available for purchase
RSVP here

NOMAarizona, in collaboration with the AIA PHX Metro DEI committee, is kicking off the 2023 year by co-hosting a Women + Non-Binary Coffee Talk at the women-owned McKinley Club, welcoming all non-binary people and those who identify as women in the AEC industry.
This coffee talk will be a place for safe, non-judgmental discussion about the struggles, issues, values, successes, and impacts these communities face within the industry.
This informal, open conversation will also be a place for honest, judgement free discussions among women and non-binary people that aim to shed some light on the most pressing issues these communities face in the AEC industry.
The discussions and topics from here will be noted with the goal of curating a future educational event, open to everyone, during Women’s History Month in March.
This is a free event welcome to members, non-members, students, the public, and anyone involved in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction industry.
Free parking is available at the McKinley Club in the lot east of the building and south across Polk Street along with free street parking along Polk street.

NOMA/ULI Arizona/USGBC New Year Networking Night
2023-01-17 16:00 - 18:00 | The Shop Beer Co, 922 W 1st Street, Tempe, AZ, 85281, United States
ULI Arizona, NOMA Arizona and the U.S. Green Building Council invite you to a New Year Networking Night on January 17th. Join us as we toast the New Year, re-connect with friends and colleagues and mingle with members of each organization. This is a great opportunity to expand your network! This event is FREE but you must RSVP to attend through the ULI Website here; cash bar. We hope to see you there!
Thank you to our program partners

5-Year Visioning Meeting
2023-01-28 09:00 - 13:00 | multistudio, 521 S 3rd St #100, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
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Calling all NOMA Arizona and NOMAS members! We need your presence this Saturday 9am-1pm at Multistudio for our first 5-year visioning meeting.
At the end of 2022 our chapter was recognized nationally as Large Chapter of the Year leading the West region and we were awarded 5-Star status for our great efforts across many criteria. As we approach our 5-year anniversary this year in 2023, it’s time to look toward the next 5 years and beyond to establish our goals and strategies for the chapter’s next phase to continue this excellence in service. From a humble 17 members in 2018 to now over 100 members in 2023, we look forward to finding new ways to inspire and empower our underserved-communities in Arizona by providing resources that support professional and personal growth and development.
From this session we will produce a report that will ultimately be shared at the National level. All NOMA Arizona and NOMAS members are welcome and encouraged to attend this session. Everyone attending will have a morning full of engaging, collaborative and fun activities with the chance to participate and decide what our chapter will look like in the next 5 years including what we can do right now to get there. Your opinion and voice will make our chapter stronger and increase the impact on our community. Let’s continue to lead the West region as a chapter and foster equity, diversity, and inclusion for all.
Food provided and free to attend.
The session will be moderated by Saravanan Bala, AIA, NCARB, NOMA, ALEP — a Principal at Orcutt Winslow. As one of the leaders in the Education Studio, he has led numerous Visioning Meetings with Orcutt Winslow staff, varying schools and school districts, as well as the community. He will bring this experience to our NOMAarizona Visioning Session this Saturday.

Chapter Meeting — February 2023
2023-02-13 18:00 - 19:15 | Henderson Engineers, 5343 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85016, United States
FREE event
Non-members welcome
Complimentary snacks + refreshments
RSVP in-person
RSVP ZOOM (if you are unable to attend in person)

DATE CHANGE – normally chapter meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Due to Valentine’s day and Arizona’s birthday, we thought we would give you the night off to accommodate any celebrations you may have for these special occasions. We moved the date of our chapter meeting to Monday, February 13th. Same time – 6:00pm-7:15pm.
Join us at Henderson Engineers with our special guest Courtney Carter to discus preserving historic barrios sites in Phoenix followed by upcoming events, committee happenings, what we’ve been up to, and the chance to raise your hand to get involved. Bring a friend – all are welcome. Member, non-member, student, architect, engineer, manufacturer, marketer — chapter meetings are open to all.

Guest: Courtney Carter, ACE, Economic Development Program Manager at the City of Phoenix
Topic: Preserving Historic Barrios Sites in Phoenix
Location: Henderson Engineers (the south building on the south east corner of Missouri and 16th St.)
Parking: On-surface parking lot between the 2 buildings – Henderson Engineers’ office is located on level 4, take 2 rights off the elevators. (see photo below)

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If you would like to host a chapter meeting – please reach out to Maurita at president@nomaarizona.org

Coffee Talk # 7 - Debunking Myths: the Transition from Student to Professional
2023-02-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Cafetal, 777 S College Ave #101, Tempe, AZ, 85281, United States
This Month’s Topic: Debunking Myths: the Transition from Student to Professional

Free event but please consider purchasing something from the café to support local minority owned business
RSVP here

Whether you’re looking for scholarships, internships, your first gig as an architectural designer, or simply trying to ‘adult’ for the first time, we’re here to debunk those myths you’ve heard and share some facts about the journey from student to professional.
Every other month join us for Coffee Talks – order a warm/iced beverage of your choice from rotating café locations around the valley, get comfortable, and bring your open mind to this productive discussion where NOMAarizona facilitators will ask the group questions and hold space to share, listen, and learn from each other in a casual setting.
This is intended to be a forum for discussion of ideas and for learning about differing viewpoints. In discussions around diversity and equity it is important to understand that everyone sees and experiences the world differently – what seems “right” in your experience may not be so in someone else’s. Everyone is asked to consider different perspectives, for the purpose of sensitivity, learning, and growth. Members of NOMAarizona will typically be the facilitators for our discussions. We are not experts. We are simply here to help facilitate the process. We are here, like everyone else, to learn.
If you have a topic you’d like to chat about or a location to suggest – please submit to Jena Esquivel

ASU Media and Immersive eXperience Center Tour
2023-02-24 15:00 - 17:00 | ASU Media and Immersive eXperience Center, 50 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ, 85201, United States
Free event
Open to public
Maximum of 20 people so please RSVP to secure your spot!
RSVP

Led by Diane Jacobs, FAIA, with Paul Iannone, ASU Facilities Specialist, join us for a tour of the ASU Media and Immersive eXperience [MIX] Center, designed by Holly Street Studio and Bohlin Cywinski Jackson. The new facility houses programs and spaces for media arts, film production, and entrepreneurial development. Students and industry professionals utilize highly technical studio and fabrication labs with mixed reality and visualization tools to teach and develop technology with the potential to impact industries as diverse as healthcare, aerospace, manufacturing and entertainment.
Parking: 68 E Main St Parking (South of site) or Mesa Public Library (North of site)
*Project photography courtesy of Grey Shed Studio
If you would like to host a tour in the future, please contact our president at president@nomaarizona.org

ARE Prep - Introduction
2023-02-25 10:00 - 12:00 | AZ
Free
Zoom RSVP

Join us on Saturday, February 25th as we kick off this year’s ARE 5.0 Prep Sessions! This virtual session will be focused on everything you should know before taking exams. We’ll touch on how to become eligible to test, what to expect on the exams, recommended study schedule, the best study resources, tips and tricks to PASS the exams, and much more.
If you are interested in becoming licensed, but don’t know where to start, we encourage you to RSVP and join us for the first prep session. It’s never too early to learn about the licensure process!
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NOMA Arizona is committed to providing resources to assist as well as encourage our members to successfully complete their licensure journey. We offer free exam prep sessions that focus on each division’s big ideas as well as tips and tricks from recently licensed architects. These sessions will be every other month, on a Saturday via Zoom. Follow our Instagram to stay up to date on when these sessions occur and what division we will cover that month.
Please reach out to Miguel Solorio or Jenny Nguyen with any questions.

In Conversation with Gary Nelson
2023-02-27 17:30 - 19:00 | AIA Arizona Office, 30 North 3rd Avenue #200, AZ, 85003, United States
Free event
RSVP here

Join us Monday, February 27, for a special in-person event, “In Conversation with Gary Nelson,” celebrating the 2022 AIA Arizona Medal honoree, Gary Nelson, AIA, NOMA. Minneapolis-based architect Mohammed Lawal, FAIA, NOMA, who served on the jury that selected Nelson for the Medal, will interview Gary about his work, career, and focus on a diverse future for the profession. Nelson spearheaded the founding of the NOMAarizona chapter and served as its first president. Presented jointly by NOMAarizona and AIA Arizona, this event is free to attend, but advance registration is required. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served, and seating is limited. This session is eligible for 1.0 LU from AIA.

5:30 p.m. Reception
6:00 p.m. Conversation

3rd Annual Diversity Career Fair
2023-03-04 09:00 - 12:30 | AZ
We are hosting our 3rd annual diversity career fair on Saturday, March 4th virtually via Zoom. The objective is to give firms an opportunity to meet with potential candidates for internships or new graduate positions.
We are still on the hunt for participating firms so please reach out to Brooke Montelongo to confirm your spot by this Friday, February 10th. bmontelongo@arcadiainc.com
If you are a student/recent graduate that would like to participate, please reach out to Zahir Poonawala: zahir@zpa.design
Thank you to all of the firms that have signed up – together we’re creating an invaluable experience for the emerging architects in our community to succeed. We look forward to working with you as we continue to advance diversity in the profession.
Architekton
Architectural
Resource Team
Archsol
Arrington Watkins
Ayers Saint Gross
BWS
Corgan
DLR Group
DWL Architects
Gensler
HKS
Jones Studio
Krause
Line & Space
M Studio Architecture
Marlene Imerzian
Multistudio
Orcutt Winslow
Perkins & Will
PHX Architecture
Richard Kennedy Architects
RSP
Shepley Bulfinch
SmithGroup
Suoll Architects
Taz Khatri Studios
Ware Malcomb
45 Architecture

Chapter Meeting — March 2023
2023-03-14 18:00 - 19:15 | DLR Group, 6225 N 24th St # 250, Phoenix, AZ, 85016, United States
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RSVP ZOOM (if you are unable to attend in person)
FREE event
Non-members welcome
Complimentary snacks + refreshments

Join us at DLR Group to learn about upcoming events, committee happenings, what we’ve been up to, and the chance to raise your hand to get involved. Bring a friend – all are welcome. Member, non-member, student, architect, engineer, manufacturer, marketer — chapter meetings are open to all.

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If you would like to host a chapter meeting – please reach out to Maurita at president@nomaarizona.org

Coffee Talk # 8 - Rest & Invest
2023-03-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Provision, 711 E Missouri Ave Ste 115, Phoenix, AZ, 85014, United States
This Month’s Topic: Rest & Invest – Learning to say no, avoid burnout, and invest in your wellbeing.

RSVP so we know you’re coming!
Free event but please consider purchasing something from the café to support local minority owned business

Inspired by NOMA National’s Immediate Past President, Jason Pugh, and his Quarterly President’s Challenge to support the EMPOWER pillar of the NOMA Presidential Platform, we wanted to pause and take the time to address the idea that tirelessly championing for JEDI initiatives across the building and design industry is both physically and mentally taxing, especially when its hard to see true measurable progress along the way. DEI fatigue is real for both the limited few minorities across the industry and our white colleagues, partners, and supporters who all champion for our cause. It is critically important we all take time in our busy professional lives to find a healthy work/life balance, and also invest in both our physical and mental health in order to ensure we’re all able to continue fighting the good fight.
The challenge is to take time to create a healthy mindset and invest in your overall well-being. Let’s not only be mindful of our own mental health and daily stress points, but also of other NOMA members, leaders, and DEI champions as well, and step in aggressively with encouragement and support when we see others in need.
The intention is to not only expand the reach, awareness, and impact of minority architects, but also equip them with the mental and physical tools to counteract the inevitable mental and physical fatigue that comes with tirelessly fighting for change in the building and design industry.
“Small individual lifts can have a large collective impact.” ~ Jason Pugh
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Every other month join us for Coffee Talks – order a warm/iced beverage of your choice from rotating café locations around the valley, get comfortable, and bring your open mind to this productive discussion where NOMAarizona facilitators will ask the group questions and hold space to share, listen, and learn from each other in a casual setting.
This is intended to be a forum for discussion of ideas and for learning about differing viewpoints. In discussions around diversity and equity it is important to understand that everyone sees and experiences the world differently – what seems “right” in your experience may not be so in someone else’s. Everyone is asked to consider different perspectives, for the purpose of sensitivity, learning, and growth. Members of NOMAarizona will typically be the facilitators for our discussions. We are not experts. We are simply here to help facilitate the process. We are here, like everyone else, to learn.
If you have a topic you’d like to chat about or a location to suggest – please submit to Jena Esquivel

Tolleson City Hall Tour
2023-03-31 15:00 - 17:00 | AZ
Free event
Open to public
Please RSVP here to secure your spot!

Join us for a tour of the Tolleson Civic Center, led by the Project Designer, John Tran, designed by SmithGroup. Discovered through town hall meetings and charettes engaging the city’s diverse population, the Tolleson Civic Center intentionally acts as the community’s front door and living room. Functionally, it will serve as an administrative center, housing the city’s main library and senior community center. Designed to optimize natural light without heat gain, the building’s orientation and sloping roof provide practical solutions with positive aesthetic impacts. Surrounded by mountains, the building seems to spring from the earth and makes best use of the passive resources.
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If you would like to host a tour in the future, please contact Pratima Tatikonda at pratimatatikonda@gmail.com

Chapter Meeting - April 2023
2023-04-11 18:00 - 19:15 | Illumination Systems, 4100 E Broadway, Suite 150, Phoenix, AZ, 85040, United States
FREE event
Non-members welcome
Complimentary snacks + refreshments
RSVP for the in-person meeting now!
Optional RSVP ZOOM (if you are unable to attend in person)

Join us at Illumination Systems Phoenix office to learn about upcoming events, committee happenings, what we’ve been up to, and the chance to raise your hand to get involved. This month the presentation features NOMAS ASU graduate thesis by Julia Lopez and Paola Silva-Perdomo.
Bring a friend – all are welcome. Member, non-member, student, architect, engineer, manufacturer, marketer — chapter meetings are open to all.
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If you would like to host a chapter meeting – please reach out to Maurita at president@nomaarizona.org

ARE Prep - Construction & Evaluation
2023-04-15 10:00 - 12:00 | AZ
Free, no membership required
Zoom RSVP

Please join us for our first official ARE Prep Session for this year covering the Construction and Evaluation Division. We’ll discuss most important concepts/topics to know in order to pass this exam, as well as how to decipher NCARB’s test questions!
If you are interested in becoming licensed, but don’t know where to start, we encourage you to RSVP and join us for this session. It’s never too early to learn about the licensure process!
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NOMA Arizona is committed to providing resources to assist as well as encourage our members to successfully complete their licensure journey. We offer free exam prep sessions that focus on each division’s big ideas as well as tips and tricks from recently licensed architects. These sessions will be every other month, on a Saturday via Zoom. Follow our Instagram to stay up to date on when these sessions occur and what division we will cover that month.
Please reach out to Miguel Solorio or Jenny Nguyen with any questions.

Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza Tour
2023-04-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Scottsdale Civic Center, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251, United States
Free event
Open to public
PPE required (closed-toed shoes, safety glasses, safety vest) so please RSVP to secure your spot!
RSVP and save in your calendar!

Join our next tour of the newly opened and still under construction Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza led by Brett Elsasser, Willmeng Project Manager, and Brandon Sobiech, DIG Studio Associate Principal.
Dig Studio in close collaboration with Ritoch Powell and Lake|Flato Architects developed guiding principles with the City for the renovation that were based on previous plan outreach. These principles included the creation of an entertainment destination, providing a connected center, honoring Scottsdale Civic Center’s history, celebrating cultural influences and significant cultural impact of the surrounding institutions, providing daily layers and flexibility in programming and setting a new standard for high-performance design.
The project consists of nine acres of iconic open public space constructed over 50 years ago in the heart of downtown Scottsdale, Arizona. With a bond-funded $27.5 million budget, the Civic Center Plaza Renovation Project will upgrade the utility infrastructure, grading and drainage, and the landscape as well as provide a new decorative hardscape. Improvements will include new structural elements, such as two multi-functional stages, restroom facilities, a children’s play area with a mist-fog system, and a play area with a shade canopy.
Parking: If using Google or Apple maps – please use the following address which directs you to the parking lot next to the Willmeng trailer where we will meet:
7469 E Indian School Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Since we won’t be there all day, attendees can park for free in any of the highlighted areas on the map below.
If you would like to host a tour in the future, please contact Pratima Tatikonda at pratimatatikonda@gmail.com

Coffee Talk #9 - Code Switching
2023-04-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Chilte, 765 Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85007, United States
This Month’s Topic: Code Switching – The impact of how we present ourselves in different situations.
Free event — no membership needed
RSVP so we know you’re coming – it helps us plan ahead 🙂

What is code-switching? — Code switching is the ways in which a member of an underrepresented group (consciously or unconsciously) adjusts their language, syntax, grammatical structure, behavior, and appearance to fit into the dominant culture.

Code switching is more common than you think – so let’s talk about it!
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Chilte is located on Grave Avenue inside The Egyptian motor hotel. Free street parking available along both sides of Grand Avenue (note – no parking at The Egyptian – those spaces are reserved for guests).
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Every other month join us for Coffee Talks – order a warm/iced beverage of your choice from rotating café locations around the valley, get comfortable, and bring your open mind to this productive discussion where NOMAarizona facilitators will ask the group questions and hold space to share, listen, and learn from each other in a casual setting.
This is intended to be a forum for discussion of ideas and for learning about differing viewpoints. In discussions around diversity and equity it is important to understand that everyone sees and experiences the world differently – what seems “right” in your experience may not be so in someone else’s. Everyone is asked to consider different perspectives, for the purpose of sensitivity, learning, and growth. Members of NOMAarizona will typically be the facilitators for our discussions. We are not experts. We are simply here to help facilitate the process. We are here, like everyone else, to learn.
If you have a topic you’d like to chat about or a location to suggest – submit to jena.m.esquivel@gmail.com

Chapter Meeting - May 2023 - Tucson
2023-05-09 17:30 - 19:30 | BWS Architects, 261 N Court Ave,, Tucson, AZ, 85701, United States
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We are excited to announce that our next chapter meeting is heading down to Tucson, Arizona to engage with our chapter members and community in the area. Stop in to say “hi” and learn about all of the various committees and initiatives we have as well as future projects and events that you can get involved in! This will be our FIRST time taking our chapter meeting to Tucson so we need your help to represent the family we’ve built over the last 5 years. BWS has graciously offered their newly opened office as the meeting location. So please, save the date, hop in the caravan, and join us.
This is your chance to connect – will you take it?
Please RSVP so we know you’re coming and invite your friends! Carpool with us from Phoenix or wherever you are, the meeting is open to all – we will be sharing what each of the committees do and getting to know the benefits of joining NOMAarizona.
Parking is available in the large lot across Court Ave for $5. There is also free parking after 5pm along Court Ave and Council St.
❤ Non-members and non-architects welcome!
#ourstrengthisourdiversity

Coffee Talk #10 - 3 Years Since George Floyd
2023-05-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Piexoto – Agritopia, 3150 E Ray Rd suite 100,, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
This Month’s Topic: 3 Years post-George Floyd— What has changed? What hasn’t? How are we doing?

Free event – no membership needed
RSVP

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Piexoto is located at the Epicenter at Agritoptia in Gilbert. On-site parking is available.
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Every other month join us for Coffee Talks – order a warm/iced beverage of your choice from rotating café locations around the valley, get comfortable, and bring your open mind to this productive discussion where NOMAarizona facilitators will ask the group questions and hold space to share, listen, and learn from each other in a casual setting.
This is intended to be a forum for discussion of ideas and for learning about differing viewpoints. In discussions around diversity and equity it is important to understand that everyone sees and experiences the world differently – what seems “right” in your experience may not be so in someone else’s. Everyone is asked to consider different perspectives, for the purpose of sensitivity, learning, and growth. Members of NOMAarizona will typically be the facilitators for our discussions. We are not experts. We are simply here to help facilitate the process. We are here, like everyone else, to learn.
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If you have a topic you’d like to chat about or a location to suggest – submit to jena.m.esquivel@gmail.com

Creating A Supportive Gender-Inclusive Work Environment
2023-05-23 17:30 - 19:30 | AIA Arizona Office, 30 North 3rd Avenue #200, AZ, 85003, United States
FREE event open to non-members (does require advance registration)
RSVP here

On January 14, 2023, women, non-binary people, and people of the LGBTQ+ community gathered at a NOMAarizona and AIA PHX Metro DEI hosted Coffee Talk at the McKinley Club to discuss the struggles, issues, values, successes, and impacts these communities face within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry.
This conversation collected information that is transforming into an educational workshop and conversation series to talk about welcoming gender inclusion and support in the workplace. We appreciate your patience with us as we develop this highly sought-after programming. The people behind planning these sessions are taking special care to consider the many insights from a very diverse group. We will do our best to address the most critical elements from your input with the goal to expand these conversations beyond the rooms they occur in.
Join us on Tuesday, May 23 at the AIA Arizona office for a reception and a panel discussion.

5:30pm – Reception
6:00pm – Conversation

The conversation will be moderated by Alisa Santiago, NOMA, Architectural Designer at Architectural Resource Team, with panelists:

Anthony Leger, City of Phoenix Equal Opportunity Department and LGBTQ Employee Alliance
Angela Sullivan, Assoc. AIA, NOMA, Project Manager at RSP
Kai DeValeria, NOMA, Architectural designer at Marlene Imirzian & Associates Architects.

John R. Williams Memorial Scholarship Deadline
2023-06-01 22:00 | AZ
Learn more here
E-mail Zahir Poonawala to apply here: scholarships@nomaarizona.org

ARE Prep - Project Management
2023-06-03 10:00 - 12:00 | AZ
RSVP via Zoom here
Please join us for our second official ARE Prep Session for this year covering the Project Management Division. We’ll discuss most important concepts/topics to know in order to pass this exam, as well as how to decipher NCARB’s test questions!
If you are interested in becoming licensed, but don’t know where to start, we encourage you to RSVP and join us for this session. It’s never too early to learn about the licensure process!
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NOMA Arizona is committed to providing resources to assist as well as encourage our members to successfully complete their licensure journey. We offer free exam prep sessions that focus on each division’s big ideas as well as tips and tricks from recently licensed architects. These sessions will be every other month, on a Saturday.

Chapter Meeting / The Money Talk
2023-06-13 18:00 - 19:15 | Richard Kennedy Architects, 4450 N 12th St #200, Phoenix, AZ, 85014, United States
Free event, non-members welcome
RSVP so we know you’re coming! limited space
Zoom RSVP if you can’t make it in person

Topic: The Money Talk: How to Negotiate, Persuade & Get Paid What You’re Worth
A recent study found that when offered a job, most people are so grateful for the offer that they accept it without negotiating their salaries. It’s time to flip the script and change the narrative. In The Money Talk, participants will leave with a clear understanding of how to close the gaps in their negotiation conversations.
Join us Tuesday, June 13 at 6pm where Felicia David, Founder and CEO of Black Women’s Collective, will share:

How to identify old patterns of thinking that could sabotage the negotiation process
How to create a new money story that increases your confidence in having uncomfortable conversations
A powerful, collaborative, step-by-step framework for negotiations

About the Speaker
Felicia Davis is an author, award-winning leadership coach, speaker and advisor to women leaders. She’s a former HR executive and the CEO and Founder of The Black Women’s Collective. Known for her one-of-a-kind, no non-sense approach to empowering leaders, Felicia’s knowledge, skills and expertise have been leveraged by companies such as Schwab, Universal Music, SRP, Take The Lead, T-Mobile and Pepperdine University. Felicia has a firm belief that all success is orchestrated and you must earn the right to lead.
She is a recipient of the prestigious 2020 Martin Luther King ‘Living the Dream’ Award and the impact of her work has featured in The Wall Street Journal and various other media outlets. She’s married to her husband of 28 years, they have three adult children and she surprisingly turned down an invitation to be on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Felicia also admits to having an unhealthy obsession with fashion, reality tv and gelato!

On-site parking available. Please park across the street from Richard Kennedy Architects in the additional parking marked in red. Once that is full, you may park in the visitor area marked in blue.

Coffee Talk #11 - Speak on it! LGBTQIA+ in Design
2023-06-17 10:00 - 11:30 | PIP Coffee + Clay, 2617 N 24th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85008, United States
RSVP now

Details coming soon..

ARE Prep Scholarship Deadline
2023-06-30 22:00 | AZ
Learn more here
E-mail Luis Cruz-Martinez to apply here: luis.cruz-martinez@rsparch.com

ARE Prep - Practice Management
2023-07-22 10:00 - 12:00 | AZ
Free, no membership required
Zoom RSVP

Please join us for the next ARE Prep Session covering the Practice Management Division. We’ll discuss most important concepts/topics to know in order to pass this exam, as well as how to decipher NCARB’s test questions!
If you are interested in becoming licensed, but don’t know where to start, we encourage you to RSVP and join us for this session. It’s never too early to learn about the licensure process!
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NOMA Arizona is committed to providing resources to assist as well as encourage our members to successfully complete their licensure journey. We offer free exam prep sessions that focus on each division’s big ideas as well as tips and tricks from recently licensed architects. These sessions will be every other month, on a Saturday via Zoom. Follow our Instagram to stay up to date on when these sessions occur and what division we will cover that month.
Please reach out to Miguel Solorio or Jenny Nguyen with any questions.

Chapter Bylaws Voting Period
2023-08-01 - 2023-08-08 | AZ
Details coming soon!

Chapter Meeting - August 2023
2023-08-08 18:00 - 19:15 | Jones Studio, 205 S Wilson St, Tempe, AZ, 85281, United States
RSVP in-person
RSVP via Zoom

Free to attend
Complimentary refreshments
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This is your chance to vote on our chapter bylaws that will be submitted to NOMA National. Details to come.
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Structural System Selection
2023-08-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Schaefer, 2800 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1250, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Free event
1 AIA LU credit
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Join us at Schaefer’s new office to learn about structural system selection. Our friends at Schaefer invite you to a happy hour/firm introduction before the session followed by Q&A for those that can stay afterwards. We look forward to seeing you all there – please be sure to RSVP so we know how many people to expect and do forward this along to any friends that may be interested.

5:30 to 6:00 Happy hour/Firm introduction
6:00 to 7:00 Presentation/Seminar
7:00 to 7:30 For those interested, follow up Q&A session on Subject Matter, Firm history, etc.

Course Description:
Introduction to basic drivers in selection of structural systems. With structures getting larger and more complex, and with sustainability and the variable nature of both material costs and availability, we intend to present the importance of communicating with your structural engineer to evaluate what type(s) of structural system(s) will be most appropriate to help achieve your design intent and project goals while navigating cost, schedule, and constraints.
Prerequisite Knowledge:
Familiarity with Occupancy Classification, Construction Type, and general construction materials.
Speaker Description
Matt Horne PE, Marshall Carman PE SE, Chris Harper, PE, SE all Principals at Schaefer, will help with the understanding on how to best create a successful project and achieve the most optimal outcome. This will Include, but not limited to, a general introduction into what are some common materials, their basic characteristics, evaluate and compare structural systems to help determine what solution will best satisfy the program requirements for both short and long—term goals.
Learning Objectives

Identify + prioritize drivers behind the selection of a structural system
Examine multiple structural systems + identify advantages of each for a given building type (three-story medical office building)
Examine the benefits for using multiple structural systems on a single project for a given building type with multiple ‘use and occupancies’ categories. (five story senior living center)
Be familiar with the impacts a structural system has on program requirements, design opportunities, sustainability + cost
Know what questions + conversations to have with your structural engineer at the start of project

Parking
Parking garage located to west of building. Please park in guest parking and bring ticket to presentation for validation. See reference plan below.
