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Who We Are

Center for Architecture & Design is a collective of design-minded individuals who recognize the impact and value of design in our everyday lives. The Center serves as a forum for discussion, collaboration and the promotion of quality design through programs, lectures, education and advocacy. The Center recognizes and advances the contribution of multiple design disciplines and promotes the professions to future generations.

Center Board

Jackie Dietz

President, PGASLA Representative

Brett Pearson

President-elect, IDSA Representative

Rick Smith

Past President, SEGD KC Representative

Jamilah Watkins

Treasurer, At-Large Representative

Danny Shervington-Bair

Secretary, SEGD KC Representative

Erin Flaherty

AIA KC Representative

Jake Brannon

AIA KC Representative

Megan Louise O'Connell

AIGA KC Representative

Maggie Newlin

AIGA KC Representative

Donte Shannon

IDSA KC Representative

Bob Lindeblad

PGASLA Representative

Laura Burkhalter

IIDA Mid-America Representative

Hillary L'Ecuyer

IIDA Mid-America Representative

Kristen Manthei

KC APA Representative

Brian Ortiz

KC APA Representative

Mako Miller

At-Large Representative

Dawn Taylor

Staff Contact - AIA KC

Kristen DaMetz

Staff Contact - AIA KC

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MEMBERSHIP

The Center for Architecture & Design was created in 2015 by six local professional organizations including AIA Kansas City, AIGA KC, KC APA, IDSA KC, IIDA Mid-America and PGASLA. SEGD Kansas City joined in 2019. If you are a current member of one of these professional design associations, congrats you are already a member of the Center. This means you’ll receive a heads up on upcoming Center events and discounts on registration.