COMMITTEES
JUSTICE EQUITY DIVERSITY INCLUSIVITY (JEDI)
PHOTO: Emily Eisenberg

AIA-LA & SO-CAL NOMA | J.E.D.I.

What is J.E.D.I.?

A joint AIA|LA and SoCal NOMA committee with the purpose of advancing issues of justice, equity, diversity and inclusivity within the architecture profession where:

JUSTICE is acknowledging and denouncing racism, removing barriers, and promoting equitable opportunities in the profession for all individuals;

EQUITY is allocating resources to ensure every practitioner has access to the same opportunities and outcomes;

DIVERSITY is encompassing an array of practitioners who represent varied experiences and perspectives;

INCLUSIVITY  is fostering a sense of belonging for all voices and perspectives to feel welcomed, respected, supported and valued to fully participate.

J.E.D.I. Committee’s Mission/Function:
We seek to advance issues of justice, equity, diversity and inclusivity within the architecture profession. The committee can find itself most productive as a body to listen and understand the deeper issues, to facilitate and inspire commitment and action, to develop programs and initiatives that influence mission-congruent decisions, and to demonstrate progress through findings of measuring, reporting and accountability tools.


EVENTS
April 25 2024
The Human Behind The Architect
Join “The Human Behind the Architect” series to listen to the journey of four local architects. This is not an architectural conversation. Speakers will dive deeper into their journey telling us the challenges that made them the person who they are today.

COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Co-CHAIR AIA|LA
Arman Massahi, AIA
VICE CHAIR AIALA
OPEN
Co-CHAIR NOMA
OPEN
VICE CHAIR NOMA
Breana Weaver
PAST CHAIR
Johanna Hauser, AIA
STAFF LIAISON
Will Wright, Hon. AIA|LA

CREDITS
PHOTO: Banner: Kaiser Permanente, Kraemer Radiation Oncology Center. Yazdani Studio of Cannon Design. Detail of image by: Bruce Damonte