“As architects, when we are at our best, we don’t talk about the future – we create it.”

Our guest, Jane Frederick, FAIA, is the 2020-2021 President of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).  The AIA is the voice of the architectural profession and a resource for its members in service to society.  Founded in 1857, the AIA and it's 95,000 members across 200 chapters in the US and abroad set the course for the architecture and construction industry.
As the current president, Jane rolled up her sleeves and hit the ground running. She’s a model of inclusion and deep listening, encompassing care by design that extends to the very heart of how we live and treat one another.  You will hear her deftly analyze and admit past institutional errors and injustices. Simultaneously she outlines proactive efforts towards emergency services, climate action initiatives, and equality for people of color, women and all those lacking fair treatment and representation. Please join us for this talk from one of the most inspiring and substantive design thought leaders of our time! 
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Jane has held a myriad of leadership positions at the AIA, including serving as the AIA 2019 first vice president; South Atlantic Regional representative on the Strategic Council; at-large director on the National Board; and president of AIA South Carolina. Additionally, she has served on the AIA Small Firm Round Table Executive Committee and NAAB Accreditation teams. She has also chaired numerous local planning boards and is a Liberty Fellow.
Her award-winning firm Frederick + Frederick Architects—where she is a principal—in Beaufort, South Carolina, specializes in custom residences and has earned 18 state and local design awards. It was honored with AIA South Carolina’s 2017 Firm Award as well as Southern Living Magazine’s Best Renovation of 2009.

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