October 5, 2026, 5-7 PM
Kean University | Hutchinson Hall | 2nd Floor Studio Alcove
Union, NJ
Free and open to all AIA NJ members, students, faculty and the general public!
Join us as we celebrate Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month with an afternoon of coffee, conversation, and community. Two practitioners will each share a short look at their work, followed by a facilitated conversation exploring how their identities shape their practice, perspective, and design approach. We will also hear from two AIA representatives about local experiences and opportunities. The event will close with an informal mixer over cafecito – a chance for students and practitioners to connect.
Students will have an opportunity to pin up, meet local practitioners, and get feedback during the mixer!
This program is approved for 1 AIA CEU.
Guest Speakers
- Annya Ramirez, Marvel Architects
- Rose Florián, Seen Space Studios
- Erny Salazar, Associate AIA, Architectural Designer at LAN Associates
- Elizabeth Pacheco, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, CPHD, GGP, Author, Arquitina Representative and Co-Chair of the AIA Newark and Suburban Latinos in Architecture Committee
This event is brought to you by the AIA New Jersey Equity in Architecture Committee, in partnership with Kean University | Michael Graves College | School of Public Architecture, co-chaired by Venesa Alicea-Chuqui AIA, NOMA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, and Stacey Ruhle Kliesch, AIA, CID, LEED AP.