AIA Board of Director Elections 2024

  • Board of Directors 2025 Elections

    Voting is only open to AIA Seattle members*
  • Cast your vote! Choose Candidates for Board of Directors *

  • AIA Seattle- JE:DI Assessment

    Developed by the Justice and Equity for Diversity and Inclusion Council

    Thank you for taking the time to respond to this survey. The survey should take you about 10 minutes to complete and can be saved to come back to. Your responses to these questions will be anonymous and will help us understand the current state of J.E.D.I. principles and initiatives within our profession and practices, track progress, and inform programs and shared resources.

    Unless otherwise stated, your responses should reflect the last 5 years of your professional career. If you feel the response options do not accurately reflect your response to the question, you can add clarifications or comments in the section provided towards the end of the survey. Please answer all questions, as this helps us to compare the data.

    Please reach out to JEDICouncil@aiaseattle.org with questions/comments.

  • SECTION 1: General Information

    None of the questions can be used to identify you. All of your answers will only be used in aggregate. Please select one answer unless otherwise noted.

  • What is the size of your firm? *If your firm has multiple offices/locations, respond based on your office.
  • Select your membership status within AIA Seattle
  • How many years of professional experience do you have?
  • What is your current position?
  • What is your age range?
  • What gender do you identify with?
  • Which of the following best describes you?
  • Do you identify as a person with any of the following health/ability statuses? *Select all that apply

  • SECTION 2: Justice

    Justice is dismantling barriers (racism, classism, sexism, ableism, etc.) to resources and opportunities in society (power, wealth, education, healthcare, etc.) so that all individuals and communities can live full and dignified lives.

  • In the last five years, have you experienced behavior that was offensive or that made you feel alienated based on your race, sex, identity, etc.? *Select all that apply
  • In the past five years, have you felt that you have been denied opportunities for professional advancement because of your race, sex, identity, etc.?
  • In the last five years, have your or your workplace had a discussion regarding issues of Social Justice in relation to project pursuits, programming, and design in your workplace? *Refer to definition of Justice at top section.

  • SECTION 3: Equity

    Equity means allocating resources in a way that recognizes individual advantages and barriers to ensure everyone has access to the same opportunities. Equity recognizes that advantages and barriers exist. Equity is the approach & equality is the outcome.

  • Does your firm provide frequent constructive feedback and personal support in professional development?
  • Does your firm provide opportunities for everyone to lead and be heard?
  • Does your firm have pay and benefit equity across race, gender, parental status, etc.? *Example: Salary, medical and parental leave benefits in addition to state-sponsor support like WA State Parental Leave.
  • Do you understand the paths to advancement within your firm?

  • SECTION 4: Diversity

    Diversity is the representation of all people in society, encompassing race, ethnicity, gender, identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, ability, education, marital status, parental status, language, physical appearance, and other characteristics used to marginalize groups.

  • Does your firm have a diversity policy?
  • Are you comfortable advocating diversity in your firm?
  • Is your firm leadership diverse in terms of gender and race/ethnicity? *Select as many as apply.
  • Does your firm encourage outreach to K-12 students or higher ed/university students, including those of underrepresented minorities?

  • SECTION 5: Inclusion

    Inclusion is the environment in which any individual or group can be and feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued to fully participate and be their full, authentic selves. Representation of people includes race, ethnicity, gender, identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, ability, education, marital status, parental status, language, physical appearance, and other characteristics used to marginalize groups.

  • Do you have a sense of belonging in your firm? Do you feel represented and included in firm events, social media, etc.?
  • Do you believe that when an employee in your firm takes extended leave (i.e. to start a family, take a sabbatical), they are fully integrated and given similar assignments, career trajectory and professional development opportunities when they return?
  • Do you believe your workplace places a priority on design that accommodates people with different physical/mental abilities?
  • Is navigating or utilizing your workspace relatively the same for all individuals? *For example, a person using a wheelchair is not forced to take an alternate path that either puts them in harm's way or completely separates them from non-wheelchair users; or primary breakroom counters/shelves are accessible to people of different reach ranges.

  • Conclusion

  • Thank you for responding to the survey! Data gathered will be shared in 2025.

  • Thank you for participating in the 2025 Board Elections!

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