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Column from AIA Minnesota president Phillip Koski, AIA
“The sheer breadth and diversity of activities organized by AIA Minnesota (in concert with our local chapters) is a testament to our commitment to engage members where they are, with programs and resources they find individually valuable.

AIA Minnesota has been around for 134 years, and I feel it to be a unique distinction and responsibility to be the first openly gay architect to serve as its president. In this role (and with the grassroots support of a small but mighty base of volunteers and agitators!) it has been a privilege to help expand and formalize the systems of support and acceptance I’ve enjoyed as an active member over the last three decades of my career.  Being accepting, showing respect for all our members – these are baseline expectations for any organization (or a democracy). But to really thrive we must make spaces where every individual can feel at home, safe, with a sense of belonging.  We have and continue to do this work, year-in and year-out, regardless the political crosswinds. It’s who we are, and that should make us all very, very proud.”