Latinos in Architecture
LiA gathers the first Tuesday of every month from 6pm-7pm in-person at Architecture Center Houston or via Zoom
Interested in joining LiA Committee.
Contact Jennifer Ward at
jennifer@aiahouston.org
Co-Chair
Yvette Ramos, AIA
yramos@english-architects.com
Co-Chair
Mitzi Jimenez, AIA
mitzij@kirksey.com
Staff Liaison
Jennifer Ward
jennifer@aiahouston.org
Latinos in Architecture Committee
The AIA Houston Latinos in Architecture committee brings awareness of Latino culture through architecture, art, cuisine, music, and language. To inform the architectural community and provide a resource for professional development opportunities. At the same time assisting our local community with:
- Mentoring, Grant, Scholarship programs to local colleges
- Mentor program for foreign Architects to pursue licensure
- Highlighting Latino Architects
- Community Outreach
The Latinos in Architecture Committee meets at 6pm on the first Tuesday of the month at Architecture Center Houston and on Zoom here
Latinos in Archtiecture has several subcommittee that meet monthly as well:
- Collegiate Mentorship & Scholarship Subcommitee meets the third Wednesday of the month at noon.
- International and Outreach Subcommitee
- Outreach Committee meets at noon the fourth Monday of the month.
If you are interested in joining one of the sub-committees, please email Jennifer Ward
La mission del comité AIA Houston Latinos en Arquitectura es promover, informar y enriquecer acerca de la cultura latina – por medio de la arquitectura, arte, cocina, música e idioma – enriqueciendo la comunidad de arquitectura, y brindar oportunidades de desarrollo professional. A la vez asistiendo la comunidad con:
- Ofrecer tutorías y becas a Universidades locales
- Ofrecer asesoría a Arquitectos foráneos que buscan obtener su licencia en Texas
- Brindar tutoría académica a distritos escolares con niveles académico bajos
Events
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EnLAce: Domino Night with LiA Maestros
Architecture Center Houston 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, United StatesThis year's Enlace introduces a new and engaging format: a rotating domino game night designed to spark genuine conversations and connections in a relaxed, interactive environment. Through time-based gameplay and […]
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Latinos in Architecture: MaS
Architecture Center Houston 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, United StatesThe Latinos in Architecture (LiA) collegiate Mentorship and Scholarship program (MaS), through AIA Houston and Architecture Center Houston, intends to bridge the gap between students and professionals in the Latino architecture community. The MaS program matches college students pursuing a career path in architecture with a mentor who has an established career in the field.
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