November 6, 2024

The AIA New Jersey Equity in Architecture Committee Premiers Crossing Borders: Navigating Cultural Transitions in Architecture Practice

In recognition of Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month, AIA New Jersey Equity in Architecture Chair Stacey Ruhle Kliesch, AIA, moderated a panel of incredibly impressive and accomplished architectural professionals to share their experience transitioning from their native culture to the US market.  Meet AIA members Iljoong Kim, AIA; Nikhil Korde, AIA; and Karen Kuo, Associate AIA; for this interesting discussion.

The panelists discussed the differences in design education, technology, cultural preparedness, and professional experience working in the States. Watch to learn what inspired each to pursue architecture, their professional path, and how practice compares in the US. Click below to view the YouTube recording of this inspiring presentation.   

By Stacey Ruhle Kliesch, AIA, AIA NJ Advocacy Consultant | Posted in EquityInArchitecture, Women in Architecture | Tagged: #Asian, #AsianAmericans, #AsianPacificAmericanHeritageMonth, #diversity, #EDI, #equity, #EquityInArchitecture, #IljoongKimAIA, #Inclusion, #Indian, #KarenKuoAssociateAIA, #NikhilKordeAIA, #PacificIslander, #womeninarchitecture | Comments (0)