AIA|DC ACEL (Architects Creating, Coaching and Empowering Leaders) provides leadership training for architects in the middle of their careers. The committee vision aligns with the overall AIA|DC chapter goal to make mentorship a key benefit of AIA memberships. We encourage practicing architects to overcome career plateaus by offering content that accelerates individual leadership training, expands traditional firm based roles, and encourages discussion on topics that are changing the profession.
The vision of the committee is to accelerate opportunities for leadership and mentorship for architects in the middle of their careers.
ACEL has three primary goals:
Create leadership training and mentorship opportunities that might not be available within the traditional firm structure to empower architects to further develop their skills and expand their resources
Curate the DAC Leadership Series that is based on current trends and chapter driven requested content for our audience of mid-career architects
Host a yearly 360 Mentoring Program in partnership with other local AIA chapters and committees to help facilitate opportunities to find a mentor
Please see the AIA|DC calendar for the ACEL Committee's DAC Leadership Series, meetings, and other events.
Monthly meetings occur at 4:30pm on the 4th Tuesday of the month and are 30 minutes in length.