AIA Minnesota

Member Groups & Commitees

Why join an AIA Minnesota member group?

  • Architecture is a profession where being connected to others supports mentorship, career profession, and lifelong learning. 
  • Taking on a leadership role with a member group can strengthen your leadership capacity where you work and in the broader community.
  • Many members tell us the connections they make lead to friendships, partnerships, and collaborations that give them energy, strengthen their sense of purpose, and support their ability to do great work in architecture.
  • Participation is easy – most meetings are virtual or hybrid.
Join one or more member groups
Emerging Professionals Committee Happy Hour
Architect Licensing Advisory (ALA) Committee

Architect Licensing Advisors (ALA) Committee

Every other month (Feb-Dec) on First Wednesdays, 12:30-1:30 pm

Building Codes Knowledge Community

Second Wednesdays, 12:00-1:00 pm

Committee on Design

Committee on Design

Second Thursdays, 12:00-1:00 pm

Committee on the Environment (COTE)

Committee on the Environment (COTE)

Second Fridays, 12:00-1:00 pm

CPCC

Community of Practice for Culture Change (CPCC)

Every two to three months; dates and times vary

COPEDAH

Community of Practice for Excellence in Design of Affordable Housing (COPEDAH)

Quarterly

Conference CE Committee

Conference Continuing Education (CE) Committee

Weekly in the months leading up to the AIA MN Annual Conference

Council of Firms Knowledge Community

Council of Firms Knowledge Community

Second Mondays, 12:00-1:00 pm

Emerging Professionals Committee

Emerging Professionals Committee (EPC)

Quarterly (February, May, September, December), second Tuesdays, 12:00-1:00 pm

ENTER Committee

ENTER Publication Committee

Fourth Fridays of even-numbered months, February thru October, 12:00-1:30 pm

Equity in the Built Environment (EBE) Committee

Equity in the Built Environment (EBE) Committee

Third Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm

Government Affairs Committee

Government Affairs Committee

Third Tuesdays, 12:00-1:00 pm

Health Design Knowledge Community

Health Design Knowledge Community

Quarterly (January, April, July, October)

Housing Advocacy Committee

First Wednesdays, 12:00-1:00 pm

Lake Superior Design Retreat Committee

Lake Superior Design Retreat (LSDR) Committee

Third Mondays, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Leadership Forum Advisory Committee

Leadership Forum Advisory Committee

Meetings scheduled as needed

MDT Committee

Minnesota Design Team (MDT) Committee

Third Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 pm

NextGen Initiative Working Groups

Next Gen Initiative Working Groups

Meetings are held as needed

Residential Architecture Committee

Residential Architecture Committee

First Tuesdays, 12:00-1:00 pm

Technology in Architecture Practice (TAP) Knowledge Community

Technology in Architecture Practice (TAP) Knowledge Community

No meetings currently scheduled (inactive and seeking potential leaders)

Women in Architecture (WIA) Committee

Third Wednesdays, 12:00-1:00 pm

Youth in Architecture (YA!) Committee

Third Thursdays, 12:00-1:00 pm

More opportunities with local chapter committees, MAF committees, state and local Boards of Directors, MAPAC, and AIA national!

AIA Minnesota

Micro-volunteering Opportunities:
– Government Affairs 
– Homes by Architects Tour 
– Minnesota Design Team 
– Search for Shelter 
– Youth Outreach

AIA Minnesota Board of Directors

Reach out to Amber Allardyce, Hon. AIAMN, or Mary-Margaret Zindren, Hon. AIAMN, to learn more about volunteer and leadership opportunities.

AIA Minneapolis

AIA Minneapolis Member Engagement Committee

Special Projects:
– Podcast
– Model RFP for Small Cities / Small Projects

Golf Fundraiser

AIA Minneapolis Board of Directors

Reach out to Amber Allardyce, Hon. AIAMN, or Mary-Margaret Zindren, Hon. AIAMN, to learn more about volunteer and leadership opportunities.

Learn more about AIA Minneapolis
AIA Northern MN

AIA Northern MN Member Engagement Committee

Golf Fundraiser

Special Project:
– Model RFP for Small Cities / Small Projects

AIA Northern MN Board of Directors

Reach out to Amber Allardyce, Hon. AIAMN, or Mary-Margaret Zindren, Hon. AIAMN, to learn more about volunteer and leadership opportunities.

Learn more about AIA Northern MN
AIA St. Paul

Food for Thought Committee (CEs, Socials, Tours)

Saint Paul Prize Committee

Special Projects:
– Future of Downtown St. Paul
– Mentorship

AIA St. Paul Board of Directors

Reach out to Amber Allardyce, Hon. AIAMN, or Mary-Margaret Zindren, Hon. AIAMN, to learn more about volunteer and leadership opportunities.

Learn more about AIA St. Paul
Minnesota Architectural Foundation (MAF)

Beverly Hauschild-Baron Leadership Fund Committee and 25th Anniversary Campaign

Thomas Ellerbe Fund Committee

Ralph Rapson Traveling Study Award Committee

Clarence Wigington Fund Committee

Women in Architecture Fund Committee

MAF Board of Directors

Reach out to Amber Allardyce, Hon. AIAMN, or Mary-Margaret Zindren, Hon. AIAMN, to learn more about volunteer and leadership opportunities.

Learn more about the MAF
Minnesota Political Action Committee (MAPAC)

MAPAC Board

Reach out to Sheri Hansen or Mary-Margaret Zindren, Hon. AIAMN, to learn more about volunteer and leadership opportunities.

Learn more about MAPAC
AIA National volunteer opportunities

From knowledge communities to elected leadership positions, micro-volunteering to multi-year roles, there are many ways to get involved at AIA national. 

Reach out to Mary-Margaret Zindren, Hon. AIAMN, to learn more.

Learn more about ways to engage at the national level

Unsure where to start? Wondering about a new place to put your time and talents? Reach out!

We're always happy to work with you to find the groups and opportunities that make the most sense for where you are in your life and career, and your longer-term aspirations.

Staff

Deputy Executive Director

Amber Allardyce, Hon. AIAMN, CAE

Executive Vice President

Mary-Margaret Zindren, Hon. AIAMN, CAE