Josie and her daughter at El Morro, Old San Juan PR, 2012.
Women in Architecture
Foundations: AIA NJ Strategic Councilor Libertad Lauren Harris, AIA, Shares Her Story
Why I Decided to Become an Architect I was eleven years old when architecture first captured my imagination. My mother was a big fan of the movie Sommersby, with Richard Gere, so our family vacation was to the town that served as the set for the movie. We stumbled...
AIA New Jersey President Jessica O’Donnell, FAIA, Elected to AIA National Board
As AIA-NJ President Jessica O'Donnell, FAIA, NCARB, completes her term at the end of the year, she will begin her new role as 2027-2029 At-Large Director to the AIA National Board, elected by the Strategic Council. The AIA Board of Directors is the top governing and...
AIA New Jersey Past President Stacey Ruhle Kliesch, AIA, Recognized with NJIT Alumni Achievement Award
AIA New Jersey Past President Stacey Ruhle Kliesch, AIA, Recognized with NJIT Alumni Achievement Award
AIA New Jersey EDI Chair Presents at the Girls’ Career Institute
AIA New Jersey Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Chair Stacey Ruhle Kliesch, AIA, was invited again to present at the New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs of the General Federation of Women's Clubs Girls' Career Institute. Stacey presented an introduction to...
Are You Next To Lead? Apply Today!
AIA’s Next to Lead program is a 10-month leadership development training for racially and ethnically underrepresented women in architecture aspiring to become AIA leaders. The upcoming cohort runs from September 2026 to June 2027. Applications must be submitted via...