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

  • Mentorship is an investment in people and in the long-term strength of the firm. This guide provides practical strategies, tools, and resources for mentors and mentees alike, and for firms of all sizes.

Download the full AIA St. Paul Mentorship Task Force Report

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Introduction & Definitions

01 Rethinking Mentorship

02 Process & Timeline

03 Matching

04 Benefits & Guidelines

05 Post-Licensure Mentorship

06 Program Evaluation & Recognition

AIA St. Paul Mentorship Task Force Members

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

Volunteer Leaders & Staff

Chair, AIA St. Paul Mentorship Task Force

Dantès Ha, AIA, NOMA

Executive Vice President

Mary-Margaret Zindren, Hon. AIAMN, CAE