The Women in Architecture Knowledge Community provides an environment for women architects and Allied professionals to enhance their professional development, networking, and leadership skills
The knowledge community focuses on supporting professional growth through networking and connections, championing advancement to leadership positions, offering career guidance, strengthening community outreach, and providing support to women in their career development in architecture.
The Committee typically meets on the 2nd Friday of every month at 9:00 am. See Events & Programs Calendar to register.
2026 Co-Chairs:
Melinda Agron, AIA, Newman Architects
Marissa Mead, AIA, FCA Architects
Staff Coordinator:
Viktoria Rubanova
The AIA Connecticut Women in Architecture 4×10 mentorship groups focus on career advancement and work/life balance.
This peer-to-peer mentorship program brings people together to discuss engaging topics in the AEC industry.
Small groups meet bi-monthly. Their conversations will establish relationships as participants share their personal stories, address professional challenges, and celebrate individual successes.
Contact Staff Coordinator, Viktoria Rubanova, for information and how to join.
The theme of "Inspirational Stories," an opportunity to hear from
women in the AEC industry about their professional journeys, will continue in 2026.
2026
March – Andrea Kretchmer
2025
December – Claire Weisz, FAIA
July – Ashley Rigby, Goldinage
March – Dominique Moore, AIA, NOMA
2024
December – Barbara Geddis, FAIA, Geddis Architects
November – Erin Mercede
September – Beth Hedde, AIA, Centerbrook Architects & Planners
July – Julia Su Jack, AIA, City of Hartford
May – Carolina Cavalcante, President of Tilcon CT
March – Sarika Bajoria, Contemplative Designer