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
Chair
Yvette Herrera Duran, AIA
yherrera@pagethink.com
Chair
Ricardo Martinez, AIA
ricardom@martinez-architects.com
Staff Liaison
Jennifer Ward
jennifer@aiahouston.org
Collegiate Scholarship and Mentorship Program 2024-2025
The Latinos in Architecture (LiA) collegiate mentorship and scholarship program, through AIA Houston and Architecture Center Houston, intends to bridge the gap between students and professionals in the Latino architecture community. The mentorship and scholarship program matches college students pursuing a career path in architecture with a mentor that has an established career in architecture.The program is for Latino students who are striving to influnece the future of the built environment and the architecture profession.
PROGRAM ELIGIBILTY
for the mentorship:
- Student pursuing a degree in architecture at the University of Houston, Rice University, or Prairie View A&M University.
- The program is open to both US citizzens and foreign students.
for the scholarship:
- Students with at least one more academic year to apply scholarships funds directly to tuition.
- Students with full scholarships are not eligible.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The 2024-2025 program begins in September 2024 and concludes in May 2025.
- Regularly check in with an assigned mentor (at least 4 times). These meetings can be in-person, virtual, or via phone call.
- Participate in the kick-off event where they will meet the mentors. Kick-off will take place September 25 at 7pm. Register here.
- Participate in the portfolio review organized by the LiA Committee.
- Attend three LiA, AIAH, TSA or HNOMA sponsored events. Not including student chapters.
- Attend their university or college career fair.
- Submit a PDF on a project or portfolio at the end of the Fall semester.
- Submit a 10-minute video on a project or portfolio at the end of the Spring semester. The video should not be a recording of a class crit.
AWARDS
Students must particpate in the listed activities to be considered for the scholarship. These activites are meant to support and complement the student academic career.
Scholarships will be award based on student participation in the program and their end-of-the semester submission reviewed by jury.
To participate or receive more information about the program, register here.
PAST SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
2024 Ashley Espinoza, Scholarship Recipient, Class of 2025, University of Houston
2024 Astrid Gallareta, Scholarship Recipient, Class of 2025, University of Houston
2024 Ashley Gonzlez, Scholarship Recipient, Class of 2026, University of Houston
2024 Katya Flores, Scholarship Recipient, Class of 2025, University of Houston
2024 Miguel Carrion, Scholarship Recipient, Class of 2025, University of Houston
2024 Litzy Garcia, Scholarship Recipient, Class of 2025, University of Houston
2024 Stephanie Cornejo, Class of 2025, Scholarship Recipient, University of Houston
2024 Sofia Sierra, Scholarship Recipient, Class of 2025, University of Houston
2024 Delia Almaguer, Scholarship Recipient, Class of 2027, University of Houston
2024 Monica Rivera, Scholarship Recipient, Class of 2026, University of Houston
2024 Olivia Mae Arguello, Honorable Mention, Class of 2025, University of Houston
2024 Sofia Lopez, Honorable Mention, Class of 2027, University of Houston
2024 Gissele Yanez, Honorable Mention, Class of 2026, University of Houston
2024 Simon Chiquito, Honorable Mention, Class of 2026, University of Houston
2023 Alexia Orozco – 1st Place, Class of 2026, University of Houston
2023 Diana Arias – 1st Place, Class of 2024, University of Houstson
2023 Isabella Ludena – 2nd Place, Class of 2024, University of Houstson
2023 Eriberto Luna Rojo – 3rd Place, Class of 2025, University of Houstson
2022 Stephanie Cornejo – 1st Place, Class of 2025, University of Houston
2022 Isabella Ludena, Class of 2024, University of Houston
2022 Viviana Perez – 3rd Place, Class of 2026, University of Houston
2022 Rodrigo Gallardo, 4th Place, Class of 2023, University of Houston
2020 Mariana Cano Saldana – Houston Community College
2020 Desiree Gonzalez – Houston Community College
2020 Francisco Ruiz – Houston Community College
TertuLiAs
HOK 3200 Southwest Fwy #900, Houston, TX, United StatesA conversation with managing principals Whitney Fuessel, AIA (HKS); Raymond Romero, Assoc. AIA (Inventure); Roger Soto, AIA (HOK); Saul Valentin, AIA (Collaborate).
