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Our Strength is Our Diversity
The Arizona Chapter of National Organization of Minority Architects.
Serve as mentors, educators + volunteers
Our strength is our diversity
In this video, founding member Gary Nelson discusses how our chapter got started
“NOMA in one word means to me: Oasis. It is a place where I can 100% be myself, 100% keep it real”
NOMAarizona Latest News
Tour of the Gila River Community project
Thank you to the Gila River Indian Community for welcoming us to tour their facility earlier this month and shout out to James Wesala from Merge Architecture Group for guiding a wonderful tour.
Tour of the Arizona Biltmore Resort
2400 E. Missouri Ave Phoenix, AZ 85016 Thank you to everyone able to attend the walking tour of the reimagined historic Arizona Biltmore resort led by Project Manager Maurita Harris of Phoenix Architecture. We look forward to creating more opportunities for project...
2021 Home Cooking Away from Home!
Saturday, November 20, 2021 5:00PM to 8:00PM Steel Indian School Park, 300 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ Ramadas W1 and W2 Cook your favorite dish from home and share with your NOMA family!
NOMAaz Executive Board Elections 2022-2024
Our NOMAaz Executive Board members are pleased to provide candidates for the 2022-2024 NOMAaz Executive Board. Voting is exclusive of NOMAaz members, await results after October 12, 2021.
NOMA 50th Conference
Detroit Homecoming NOMA’s 2nd Virtual Conference! Registration is open now for the NOMA 50: Detroit Homecoming October 20 - 23, 2021 To register: https://www.noma.net/noma-homecoming-detroit-50
Project Pipeline Summer Camp
Project Pipeline Summer Camp for the West region (Southern California, San Diego, San Francisco, Colorado, Portland and Washington) will be held on August 6th and 7th. NOMA’s local summer camps provide 6th-12th grade students of color with the opportunity to learn the...
10 Action Points for Real Change in the Design and Construction Industry
Acknowledgement of historic and current systemic and institutional racism and gender inequality in the United States.
This is the most important, the other 9 points will not matter unless there is acknowledgement (much like an addict that needs to realize their addiction before recovery).
No longer use the phrase “politically
correct”
It’s about doing the right thing and treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Develop strategies.
Instill hiring & recruiting practices that are more obiective for initial consideration, reach out to more diverse schools/ programs to recruit qualified staff that also increases diversity.
A no tolerance policy of racial/sexual/LGBTQ/religious disrespect and harassment.
Consequences not ;ust for staff but also clients, consultants or upper management (e.g. a principal). It should no longer be tolerated due to revenue, bringing profit or clients to the firm, a current practice in some firms.
Allow open dialogue, encourage listening and understanding
This will be uncomfortable for some staff. Firms must take the initiative to become more educated on the challenges of minorities & women not just in the profession but also in their communities.
Eliminate subjective promotions and partnerships.
Provide actual identified measurable metrics and paths towards upper management and leadership for all staff.
Mentor all staff that have expressed interest in “next levels”.
“If they see or hear something, say something!”
Each staff members should be their brother and sister’s keeper regarding any observation of disrespect due to race, gender, religion or sexual orientation inside and outside the workplace.
Treat people as YOU want to be treated. “
NOMAarizona is deeply saddened by the rising acts of verbal abuse and physical violence against our sisters and brothers in the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. We firmly stand in solidarity with our AAPI community against all types of intolerance, racism and gender inequality.
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Thank you to our Ally Sponsors
Gary J. Nelson
James Wesala
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Amineh Warrayat Scholarship
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K-12 Initiatives
A variety of programs for students, Kindergarten to 12th grade, to learn about design and different career paths connecting them with architects and designers.
Scholarships
Financial support for local architects and design students to continue their education and professional growth, including their path towards licensure.
ARE Prep
Seminars that prepare Associates for the Architectural Registration Exams.
Educational Events
Chapter Meetings, Discussions, and Community activities that focus on justice equality through design.
NOMAS
Mentoring partnership with Arizona Student Chapters (ASU, U of A)