Women in Architecture
Our Mission
The Mission of the AIA New Jersey Women in Architecture Committee is to champion the role of women in the architectural realm by cultivating a vibrant community, fostering fellowship, advancing educational initiatives, and conducting outreach efforts. We strive to promote, validate, and illuminate the invaluable contributions of women within the architectural field.We strive to:
- Raise awareness about women’s impactful contributions to the built environment and promote cultural understanding.
- Create a networking hub that celebrates and supports the achievements of women in the field.
- Lead efforts to increase diversity by actively advocating for women’s advancement into leadership roles.
- Serve as a vocal advocate for addressing and resolving issues that affect women within the profession.
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Upcoming Events
News
AIA New Jersey Past President Visits School for Architecture Week
AIA New Jersey Past President Verity Frizzell, FAIA, visited Bay Head School on Monday, April 13th, to lead a LEGO project with the 5th and 6th-grade students. As part of her visit, she taught the students how architects design for climate change.
Meet Abigail R. Boussios
As graduation season approaches, we share the portfolio of the exceptionally talented and motivated Kean Graduate, Abigal R. Boussios Portfolio_AbigailBoussios Abigail seeks a position in the South Brunswick or Jackson areas. Master of Architecture | 2025 B.A....
From Foundations to Fellowship by Jessica O’Donnell, FAIA, NCARB
As a recently elevated Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, I spent a great deal of time over the last year reflecting on my journey within AIA. When I stepped foot into the School of Architecture at Oklahoma State University as a freshman, I had no way of...






