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Your Trusted Resource for Architecture Professionals in Kansas
Founded in 1921, the AIA Kansas (AIA Kansas) serves as the voice of the architectural profession and a resource for its members in service to society. With over 600 members, we advance the architectural profession through education, advocacy, and communication. Our organization provides seminars, conferences, and workshops to keep members informed about evolving industry standards and technologies. We actively engage in legislative and regulatory advocacy to promote architectural interests at local and state levels. Through networking opportunities, community collaboration, and innovative design initiatives, we strive to enhance the built environment across Kansas.Our Safety Assessment Program trains professionals to evaluate post-disaster building safety, while our Allied Membership program fosters partnerships with design and construction industry professionals. AIA Kansas remains committed to upholding professional standards, promoting sustainable practices, and shaping policies that benefit both architects and the communities they serve.
Services
Education Programs
Legislative Advocacy
Professional Networking
Safety Assessment Training
Allied Membership
Details
- Year established: 1921
Highlights and features
- We offer 100+ years of experience advancing architectural excellence in Kansas
- Our legislative advocacy team shapes policies affecting architectural practice
- We provide exclusive continuing education programs with HSW credit opportunities
- Our Safety Assessment Program trains professionals for disaster response
- We connect architects with 650+ design professionals through networking events
Services
Education Programs
AIA Kansas provides comprehensive educational opportunities including seminars, conferences, and workshops designed to meet continuing education requirements. Our programs cover evolving architectural practices, new technologies, and industry trends. Participants gain valuable knowledge to maintain licensure and enhance professional skills through expert-led sessions.
Legislative Advocacy
We represent architectural interests before legislative and regulatory bodies at local and state levels. Our advocacy efforts focus on shaping policies that enhance architectural practice and improve the built environment. We collaborate with city councils and allied organizations to advance the profession's priorities.
Safety Assessment Program
This program trains architects to evaluate post-disaster building safety and habitability. Participants learn from California's Cal OES training framework to assess structural integrity after emergencies. Certified professionals help communities reduce temporary shelter needs and mitigate public safety hazards following disasters.
Professional Networking
We facilitate networking opportunities through events, tours, and collaborative projects across Kansas. Our programs connect architects with peers, allied professionals, and community stakeholders to foster innovation and knowledge sharing in architectural practice.
Allied Membership
This program creates partnerships with professionals working alongside architects, including engineers and interior designers. Allied members gain access to 650+ architects through marketing opportunities, educational events, and networking platforms to enhance business development.
People
Terry Humphrey
Executive Director
Terry Humphrey leads AIA Kansas as Executive Director, overseeing organizational operations and strategic initiatives. With extensive experience in architectural advocacy, he manages member services and coordinates statewide programs to advance the profession.
Kora Wilkes
Association and Program Manager
Kora Wilkes serves as Association and Program Manager, coordinating AIA Kansas' operational activities. She manages program implementation and member engagement initiatives while supporting the organization's strategic objectives through effective project management.
Leslie Alford
Communications and Community-Building Specialist
Leslie Alford specializes in communications and community engagement for AIA Kansas. She develops outreach strategies, manages media relations, and coordinates events that strengthen connections between architects and the communities they serve.
Reily Goyne
Advocacy Manager
Reily Goyne directs legislative advocacy efforts as AIA Kansas' Advocacy Manager. He monitors policy developments, represents architectural interests before lawmakers, and develops strategies to advance the profession's legislative priorities across the state.
Questions
What benefits do AIA Kansas members receive?
Members gain access to continuing education programs, legislative advocacy support, networking opportunities, and professional resources. They also receive discounts on conferences and access to industry partnerships.
How can architects participate in disaster response training?
Architects can join our Safety Assessment Program, which provides Cal OES-certified training for post-disaster building evaluations through annual spring and fall training sessions.
What networking opportunities are available?
We offer conferences, local section meetings, building tours, and collaborative projects connecting architects with peers and industry professionals across Kansas.
How does AIA Kansas support legislative advocacy?
Our advocacy team engages with legislators, city councils, and regulatory bodies to shape policies that benefit architectural practice and improve Kansas' built environment.
What is Allied Membership?
Allied Membership connects non-architect professionals working in related fields with AIA Kansas members through networking, marketing, and educational opportunities.
How can I access continuing education programs?
Members can participate in seminars, conferences, and workshops offering HSW credits through our annual education calendar and special events.
