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Mary Fitch, AICP, Hon. AIA 
Executive Director
mfitch@aiadc.com
202.347.9403 x 2001

  • Executive Director of AIA|DC and WAF
  • Publisher of ArchitectureDC Magazine
  • Membership
  • Complaint Department

Katie Spencer
Director, Professional Education
kspencer@aiadc.com
202.347.9403 x 2004

Director of professional education, lectures, tours, workshops, and DesignDC. Oversees all awards programs and competitions. Collaborates with committees to offer relevant and engaging professional development for members.


Ivan Jerome
Operations Manager
ijerome@aiadc.com
202.347.9403

Oversees day-to-day operations of the District Architecture Center. Ensures that all Chapter and Foundation initiatives are run in a professional and cost-effective manner. Assists the Executive Director with financial planning and bookkeeping.


Heidi Sohng
Youth Programs Manager 
hsohng@aiadc.com

202-347-9403 x1004

Oversees all Youth Programming at the District Architecture Center, including DACkids Summer Camp, Design Like a Girl Mentor Program, and DAC workshops. Oversees all outreach programs including Architecture in the Schools, Design in Action. Develops community partnerships with ArtReach/GW, DCPS Arts, and the Octagon Building.


Molly Watkins
Exhibitions and Programs Manager
molly@aiadc.com

Manages all exhibitions at the District Architecture Center. Organizes all public and exhibition programming, including educational public programs for all ages. Carries out gallery management, including maintaining the organization of each exhibition, and performing gallery maintenance. Manages District Architecture Center website.


Marian Knotts
Engagement Manager
mknotts@aiadc.com

Coordinates and supports educational and professional events at the District Architecture Center, including scheduling, staffing, logistics, and communication with committees. Manages marketing efforts through social media content creation and distribution and maintains mailing lists to support outreach. Also organizes Lunchtime Learning sessions with corporate affiliates.


Brittany Lamback
Event Rentals Manager
blamback@aiadc.com

Manages venue sales and event operations for external rentals, ensuring smooth logistics. Also, leads marketing efforts for the rentals program, including copywriting for social media and managing the rentals webpage.


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Jody Cranford
Advertising, Event, and Sponsorship Consultant
jcranford@aiadc.com
717-980-9280

  • Connects Suppliers and Consultants with the AIA|DC Architectural Community
  • Advertising Consultant for ArchitectureDC, AIA|DC News and E-News
  • Annual Partnership and Event Sponsorship Consulting

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