Mentorship is and always has been core to the profession of architecture.

How can mentorship be strengthened to prepare the next generation of architects and firm leaders?

And how can AIA Minnesota and the local chapters support and complement mentorship programs of architecture schools and firms?

These are the questions being explored by the AIA St. Paul Mentorship Task Force and the AIA Minnesota Next Gen Initiative.

Insights from our members

AIA St. Paul Mentorship Task Force Members

Dantés Ha, AIA and Nicholas Reiter, AIA | Photo credit: Chad Holder
Ashley Vanden Bosch, AIA, DJ Heinle, AIA, Constance Chen, AIA, Justin Wang, AIA, Alexis Meyer, Assoc. AIA | Photo credit: Chad Holder

Coming Soon

Mentorship Task Force Report

Insights and recommendations to inform stronger mentorship approaches.

Mentorship article in the 2026 ENTER print annual

Next Gen Initiative Task Force member Elizabeth Thomas brings attention to the enduring and growing need for mentorship in the profession and insights from members of various generations. All members will receive the print annual by mail in May 2026.

Volunteer Leaders & Staff

Chair, AIA St. Paul Mentorship Task Force

Dantés Ha, AIA

Executive Vice President

Mary-Margaret Zindren, Hon. AIAMN, CAE