Staff

Executive Vice President

Mary-Margaret Zindren, Hon. AIAMN, CAE

Executive Vice President of AIA Minnesota, and Executive Director of the three local chapters of AIA in Minnesota (AIA Minneapolis, AIA Northern Minnesota, and AIA St. Paul) and of the Minnesota Architectural Foundation.

Deputy Executive Director

Amber Allardyce, Hon. AIAMN, CAE

Outside of her many roles at AIA Minnesota, Amber is busy with her husband and three children, exploring nature, having fun, and cheering on her favorite teams.

Continuing Education Director

Deanna Christiansen, Hon. AIAMN

Joining AIA Minnesota staff in 1988, Deanna is the continuing education director and staff liaison to a number of AIA Minnesota committees. Her favorite activities outside the office are gardening and hiking.

Director of Communications, Advocacy & Public Outreach

Sheri Hansen

Sheri joined the staff in 2017. Outside of her roles at AIA Minnesota, Sheri is an attorney who enjoys spending time with her husband, two children and dog, making music and reading.

Editor-in-Chief

Chris Hudson, Hon. AIAMN

Chris is the editor-in-chief of ENTER, AIA Minnesota’s print annual and digital monthly publication. In his spare time, he’s a hobby architectural photographer with an interest in midcentury buildings.

Finance Director

Stacey Johnson

Stacey works with AIA Minnesota, the local chapters, and Minnesota Architectural Foundation leadership to advance the vision, mission, and financial goals of the organization. She is a California native cheerfully developing her Minnesota roots.

Public Outreach Manager

Ann Mayhew

Ann joined AIA Minnesota in 2019, coming from a background in book editing, literary events management, and public history. Outside of work, you can find her reading, watching horror movies, or cuddling with her two cats.

Sales Director

Pam Nelson, Hon. AIAMN

Outside of her many sales responsibilities with ENTER digital weekly newsletter, website, and annual print journal, and the annual AIA Minnesota Conference, Pam can be found circling the city lakes with her family or dreaming of her next trip.