In my visit to St. Louis, I met HOK (Designing the built environment) spring semester intern Zachary Dietrich who made a lovely post about my trip. Student voices are essential to the health of our profession. Let’s do all that we can to support our emerging architects. #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week32

This week marks the one year anniversary of the devastating Lahaina wildfires. Having visited last month, I saw the recovery efforts being led by AIA members near and far. Help is still needed: hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong Mahalo, AIA Hawaii! #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week34

Greetings from Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. I’m grateful for the warm welcome from the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) and the newly formed Sub-Saharan Africa Section of AIA International. #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week35

My time in Mombasa with the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) was nothing short of amazing. Many thanks to AAK President Florence Nyole. I'm encouraging all of our friends abroad to join AIA International today aia.org/join #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week36

Happy Labor Day! Being an architect is a unique form of labor that I’m grateful for. Architects are guardians. This weekend also yielded an epic surprise party! Photo 1: The Guardian Building, Detroit Photo 2: A very happy Birthday Girl #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week38

Thanks AIA Chicago and CAC for recent invites to speak. I hope to see you when I’m back in Chicago for WLS October 8-10th: aia.org/community/even… You won’t want to miss my last U.S. conference appearance as AIA President. All are welcome! #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week39

I’m grateful to Saint-Gobain for the invite to participate in their NYT ad featuring a discussion about tackling the building industry’s sustainability challenges, just in time for Climate Week NYC! Learn more here: nytimes.com/paidpost/saint… #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week41

AIA’s membership demographics are shifting. Learn more here: aia.org/resource-cente… We’re seeing more and more women join our ranks. I’m very excited to host the Women’s Leadership Summit (WLS) next week in Chicago: aia.org/community/even… #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week42

The 2024 #WorldArchitectureDay theme is, “Empowering the Next Generation in Participatory Urban Design” Today at 2pm EST, I will be participating in a fireside chat about K-12 Design Education. Register Here: aia.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week43

With just eight weeks to go as AIA President, I am reflecting on the journey. Regardless of where you are in your leadership journey, may you continue to rise. AIA members, please tap into leadership training at AIAU: aiau.aia.org #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week44

Yesterday, I had dinner with Susan Maxman, the first woman to serve as AIA President in 1992. I also visited my tree at Marywood University, planted by Center for the Living City This has been an uplifting start to my journey to Hong Kong this week. #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week45

This year’s AIA International conference was held in Hong Kong. Congrats to the team on a job well done. It was wonderful to also celebrate HOK’s 40th anniversary in Hong Kong and participate virtually at NOMA. Can’t wait until next year in KC! #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week46

Great architecture requires great architects. To cultivate greatness, we must facilitate the prosperity that our socioeconomically diverse talent requires. Here’s the prosperity article: aia.org/aia-architect/… Also, please vote by tomorrow! #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week47

In the U.S, we are observing Veterans Day. Today, I am actually not home. I am in Baku, the location of this year’s Conference of the Parties (COP29). Learn more here: aia.org/resource-cente… Very excited to see the HOK-designed Flame Towers. #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week48

Greetings from Kuala Lumpur! Today, I am posting from the UIA General Assembly, as an AIA delegate. 70+ different countries are represented this week with one primary goal: to promote and enhance the profession of architecture globally. #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week49

It’s Thanksgiving week in the U.S. I’m in South Korea now. Today, I received Honorary Fellowship from the Korean Institute of Architects (KIA) President, Young Keun HAN. I am beyond grateful. Kamsahamnida 감사합니다 (“Thank You” in Korean) #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week50

Photography is like leadership. Perspective and timing are vital to success in both endeavors. Leadership isn’t always easy, but when the right moment appears…you take the shot. Good news: AIA was featured on Good Morning America: youtu.be/wrncfzLpMjo?si… #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week51

This is it. My final Monday post as AIA President. I have done my best to give voice to the most pressing issues that architects are currently facing. This has not been an easy year, but it has been a necessary year. I will always be grateful. #MoreIn24Monday #KND4AIA #100Week52