Announcing the New 2025 Strategic Council Moderator, Jessica O’Donnell, AIA
AIA New Jersey could not be more excited to share the news that our 2025 President-Elect, Jessica O’Donnell, AIA, will also be serving as the AIA Strategic Councilor Moderator in 2025.
Jessica has a long history as an AIA leader, volunteer and award recipient.
The AIA Strategic Council Moderator is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Strategic Council who is elected to facilitate Council meetings and act as the main point of contact between the Council and the Board. The Moderator’s term is one year.
- Ensuring that Council events are orderly, fair, efficient, and timely
- Selecting a Vice Moderator to assist with the Council’s activities
The AIA Strategic Council is a group that focuses on research, ideation, and generative thought-based activities. The Council’s mission is to advance the architectural profession by informing the AIA Board and other Institute bodies about important professional issues, opportunities, and threats.



