Staff and Resources
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DAC Staff
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.
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