AIA New York hosts 158th annual meeting and elects 2026 leadership
Manhattan, NY On June 18th AIA New York (AIANY) hosted its 158th annual meeting, where members gathered to elect 2026 leadership and celebrated the achievements of 2025 and its award recipients. The meeting also served as a moment to reflect on committee programs and initiatives of the last year, with a spotlight on 2025 AIANY president Benjamin Gilmartin, AIA’s presidential theme, “See You IRL: Designing for Public Life”.
New Leadership
Following an introduction from AIANY executive director Jesse Lazar, Assoc. AIA, the meeting began with a presentation from Gilmartin on his theme surrounding the importance of public spaces. He noted particularly the relevance of this theme in this present, pivotal moment, as New York City faces political turmoil, social fragmentation, and climate crises.
After presenting on the state of the chapter, from lectures and tours to its membership and advocacy, Gilmartin turned over the podium to 2024 AIANY board treasurer Alexander Lamis, FAIA, who presented on the chapter’s financial health and budget.
2025 AIANY board secretary Kirsten Sibilia, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP, presented the work of the nominating committee, who created the 2025 board and elective committee slate.
Aiany Chapter Recognition
The annual meeting also served as an opportunity to recognize members of the architecture and design community for their local and regional contributions.
Leadership in Housing Award: Delma Palma, RA, AICP, Vice President of Design and Construction, Empire State Development
Public Architect Award: Zack Aders, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Senior Vice President, New York City Economic Development Corporation
Service to the Institute: Gregory Switzer, AIA, NOMA, NCARB, 2024 AIANY President; Managing Principal and CEO, Switzer Architecture, P.C.
Service to the City: Sarah Carroll, Chair and Commissioner, New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission
Special Citations: Open House New York and NYC Community Compost Network
2026 Board Of Directors (*Elected at Annual Meeting)
*Mark Gardner, AIA, NOMA, Jaklitsch/Gardner Architects
President
*Hana Kassem, FAIA, Kohn Pederson Fox Associates
First Vice President/President-Elect
Andrea Steele, AIA, Andrea Steele Architecture (ASA)
Vice President for Design Excellence
Peter Miller, AIA, Palette Architecture
Vice President for Professional Development
Gustavo Rodriguez, AIA, FXCollaborative
Vice President for Public Outreach
Kirsten Sibilia, Assoc. AIA, Dattner Architects
Secretary
*Julia Murphy, AIA, Skidmore Owings & Merrill
Treasurer
AJ Pires, AIA, Alloy Development
Director
Michael Caton, AIA, Juno
Director
Victoria Benatar, AIA, EXD Architecture
Director
*Jessica Sheridan, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Mancini Duffy
Director
*Arthi Krishnamoorthy, AIA, LEED AP, TenBerke Architects
Director
Amanda Ramos, Assoc. AIA, 3x3
Director
Jing Liu, AIA, SO-IL
Director
Lindsay Harkema, AIA, WIP
Director
*Alison Landry, AIA, NYC Office of Mayor
Director (Public Outreach)
Tami Hausman, PhD, HAUSMAN
Public Director, Oculus Advisor
*Gianni Grieco, Parsons
Student Director
Harriet Harriss, Assoc. AIA, ARB, RIBA, PFHEA, FRSA, Ph.D, Pratt Institute
Public Director
Vincent Lee, PE, Arup
Public Director
Jennifer Graham, FIIDA, LEED AP, Perkins & Will
Public Director
*Quilian Riano, Dean of the School of Architecture, Pratt Institute
Public Director, Education
*Benjamin Gilmartin, AIA, Diller Scofidio + Renfro
Immediate Past President
2026 Elective Committee Slate
(*Elected at Annual Meeting)
Design Awards Committee
*David Polk, AIA
U.S. General Services Administration
*Harpreet Dhaliwal, AIA, LEED AP
BKSK Architects
*Arthur Liu, AIA, NCARB
Studio Gang
*Kaveri G. Singh, AIA
DLR Group
Fellows Committee
2026–2028
*Gina Bocra, FAIA
WSP USA
*Lloyd Sigal, FAIA
KPF
2025–2027
Rob Rogers, FAIA
Rogers Partners
Gregory Waugh, FAIA
Perkins+Will
2024–2026
Peter Cavaluzzi, FAIA
HOK
Barbara Spandorf, FAIA, LEED AP
City University of New York
2026 (non-Fellow reappointment)
*Annya Ramirez- Jimenez, AIA
Marvel
*Magali Regis, AIA
e_space design
Joint Finance Committee
2024–2026
Kevin Keating, AIA
Selldorf Architects
Elizabeth Leber, AIA, LEED AP
Beyer Blinder Belle
2025–2027
Sara Rubenstein, AIA
Pelli Clarke Pelli
Matthew Snethen, AIA
Perkins Eastman
2026–2028
*Kenneth Drucker, FAIA, LEED AP
HOK
*Adam Rolston, AIA
INC Architecture & Design
Honors Committee
2025–2026
Everardo Jefferson, AIA
Caples Jefferson
Sara Lopergolo, FAIA
Sara Lopergolo Architect
Clare Miflin, AIA
Center for Zero Waste Design
2026–2027
*Allison Lane, RA, AIA, ASID, NOMA, LEED AP, WELL AP, NCARB, NCIDQ
AECOM
*Eve Michel, AIA
EMREcon
*Katie Swenson, Assoc. AIA
MASS Design Group Oculus Committee
2025–2026
*Joann Gonchar, FAIA
Architectural Record
Paul Makovsky
ARCHITECT
Julia van den Hout
ORIGINAL COPY
2026–2027
*Alexandra Barker, FAIA, LEED AP
Barker Architecture Office | Pratt Institue
*Ruth Ro, AIA
Dattner Architects
*Christopher Stoddard, AIA
Ennead Architects