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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
Exhibition and Programs Coordinator
molly@aiadc.com

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

Marian Knotts
Education and Engagement Coordinator
mknotts@aiadc.com

  • Manages workflow of education events including scheduling, staffing, and logistics for online and in-person education events, conferences, and symposia at the District Architecture Center. 
  • Supports and communicates with committee chairs and members regarding committee plans, committee financial reports, and committee event planning. 
  • Organizes and supports implementation of Lunchtime Learnings with corporate affiliates. 
  • Updates District Architecture Center website and mailing lists on a regular basis. 

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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

Address
421 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20004

Phone
202.347.9403

Fax
202.347.9408

 

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