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Kimberly Dowdell will be the first Black woman architect to lead the AIA

Quick Summary Audio Kimberly Dowdell will be to first Black woman architect to lead the AIA The American Institute of Architects has announced that Kimberly Dowdell, a principal at HOK in Chicago, will serve as first vice president for 2023 and then become president for 2024. Suc

Kimberly Dowdell will be the first Black woman architect to lead the AIA
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Kimberly Dowdell will be to first Black woman architect to lead the AIA

The American Institute of Architects has announced that Kimberly Dowdell, a principal at HOK in Chicago, will serve as first vice president for 2023 and then become president for 2024. Succeeding Emily Grandstaff-Rice, she will the first Black woman architect to serve as the elected president and the 100th president of the organization.

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