AIA Board of Director Elections 2024

Board of Directors 2025 Elections

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

Melissa Falcetti AIA - President, AIA SeattleKirsten Dahlquist AIA - President-Elect, AIA SeattleAriel Birtley AIA - Director, AIA Seattle + Seattle Design FestivalJanet Stephenson - Director, AIA Seattle + Seattle Design FestivalLaura Ovsak AIA - Treasurer, AIA Seattle + SDFSarah Burk AIA - Secretary, AIA SeattleLiz Pisciotta AIA - Director, AIA SeattleZining Cheng AIA - Director, AIA SeattleLia Wollard AIA - Director, AIA SeattleChris Colley AIA - Advocate Director, AIA SeattleTodd Smith AIA - Director, AIA SeattleOther
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.
Where is your firm located?
What is the size of your firm? *If your firm has multiple offices/locations, respond based on your office.

Sole Practitioner2-7 Employees8-24 Employees25-49 Employees50-99 Employees100-249 Employees250+ EmployeesNot applicable
Select your membership status within AIA Seattle

ArchitectAssociateRecent GraduateEmeritusStudentFirm Member RepresentativeAllied ProfessionalCorporate Allied Partner
How many years of professional experience do you have?

0-5 years6-10 years11-15 years16-20 years21-25 years26-30 years31-35 years36-40 years40 years
What is your current position?

Individual ProprietorFirm Executive LeadershipFirm LeadershipArchitect/Architectural StaffUnemployedOther
What is your age range?

20-29 years30-39 years40-49 years50-59 years60-69 years70+ years
What gender do you identify with?

MaleFemaleNon-binary/Third genderOther
Which of the following best describes you?

Asian or Pacific IslanderBlack or African AmericanHispanic or LatinoNative American or Alaskan NativeWhite or CaucasianMultiracial or BiracialA race/ethnicity not listed here
Do you identify as a person with any of the following health/ability statuses? *Select all that apply

Physical DisabilityBehavioral DisabilityDevelopment DisabilitySensory DisabilityTemporary DisabilityOtherNone
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

Yes, from a co-workerYes, from a superiorYes, from outside my organization (e.g. client, consultant, contractor, rep)I have witnessed this directed towards othersNo, I have not experienced/witnessed such behavior
In the past five years, have you felt that you have been denied opportunities for professional advancement because of your race, sex, identity, etc.?

YesNo
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.

YesNo
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?

YesNo
Does your firm provide opportunities for everyone to lead and be heard?

YesNoUnaware
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.

YesNoUnaware
Do you understand the paths to advancement within your firm?

YesNoOther
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?

YesNoUnaware
Are you comfortable advocating diversity in your firm?

YesNo
Is your firm leadership diverse in terms of gender and race/ethnicity? *Select as many as apply.

Yes - genderNo - genderYes - race/ethnicityNo - race/ethnicityNo, primarily due to small firm size
Does your firm encourage outreach to K-12 students or higher ed/university students, including those of underrepresented minorities?

YesNoUnaware
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.?

YesNo
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?

YesNoUnaware
Do you believe your workplace places a priority on design that accommodates people with different physical/mental abilities?

YesNoOther
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.

YesNoOther
Conclusion
Are there any questions you wish were asked, things you would like us to know about your experience, or clarifications you would like to make? Please provide your comment below.
Thank you for responding to the survey! Data gathered will be shared in 2025.
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Board of Directors 2025 Elections

AIA Seattle- JE:DI Assessment

SECTION 1: General Information

SECTION 2: Justice

SECTION 3: Equity

SECTION 4: Diversity

SECTION 5: Inclusion

Conclusion