September 16th, 2026
 AIA New Orleans is proud to publish our election slate for the 2027 Board of Directors. This packed candidate roster showcases both known and new talent and leadership stepping up to the plate to guide our chapter next year. We're grateful to our newly-formed Blue-Ribbon Committee for helping us identify, vet, and contact these candidates over the last three months. Please note, if you did not submit your nomination form by our deadline, you can still be nominated from the floor during our PRIDE NIGHT Annual Membership Meeting on October 15th. Open positions for next year's board include:
Feel free to click on each image to view the candidate's CV.             Thank you to the numerous candidates who put themselves up for election consideration this year! If you weren't ready to take a bite of board leadership but you're interested in getting more involved in AIA activities, click below. Suggested Bylaw Changes for 2026The AIA New Orleans 2026 Board of Directors is suggesting two changes to our current bylaws, with both changes supporting a shift in our Annual Membership Meeting from November to October. Please review the suggested language changes below, and click the link to review the current bylaws and their language. Our membership will vote for/against both changes at the October 15th Annual Meeting. Original text: (see current bylaws here) 5.01 Annual Meeting. This Chapter shall hold an annual meeting [during the month of November, for the purpose of nominating and electing the officers and directors (and representatives to the State Organization,) to succeed those whose terms are about to expire; for receiving the annual reports of the Board of Directors and the Treasurer; and for the transaction of such other business as may be appropriate. Proposed change: 5.01 Annual Meeting. This Chapter shall hold an annual meeting [in the fourth quarter of the calendar year or as determined by the Board of Directors], for the purpose of nominating and electing the officers and directors (and representatives to the State Organization,) to succeed those whose terms are about to expire; for receiving the annual reports of the Board of Directors and the Treasurer; and for the transaction of such other business as may be appropriate. If the Annual Meeting must be rescheduled, the rescheduled date must occur before December 31st in that same calendar year. Original text: 5.11 Notice of Chapter Meetings. A notice of each meeting of this Chapter, stating the date, time and place where the meeting will be held, shall be given by the Secretary, personally or by mail, to each member entitled to vote at the meeting. Notice shall be given not less than 10 days before the date fixed for the meeting. Notice is sufficient if published in the Chapter newsletter and sent to members in time for them to receive it at least 10 days prior to the meeting. Proposed change: 5.11 Notice of Chapter Meetings. A notice of each meeting of this Chapter, stating the date, time and place where the meeting will be held, shall be given by the Secretary or a designee, personally or by mail, to each member entitled to vote at the meeting. Notice shall be given not less than 60 days before the date fixed for the meeting. Notice is sufficient if published in the Chapter newsletter and sent to members in time for them to receive it at least 60 days prior to the meeting.  Finally, we would like to cordially invite you to the best membership party of the year, our Annual Membership Meeting (dubbed PRIDE NIGHT) on October 15th. We'll begin the evening at 5pm with a cocktail hour hosted at the AIA Center for Design (1000 Saint Charles Ave.), giving members the opportunity to mingle over drinks and hors d'oeuvres, and connect with the leaders of our local chapter, our 2026 Board of Directors and the chairs of our eight knowledge and affiliate committees. At 6pm, our meeting officially commences (after we reach quorum) with YOUR CHANCE to weigh in on the operations of AIA New Orleans, giving critical feedback to improve your membership experience, partnerships, and programming. Our chapter president, Benjamin Chadwick (Noble Oak Architecture) and Samantha Johnson (NANO LLC) will guide us through an overview of 2026 activities, challenges, and milestones with AIA New Orleans, culminating in our elections for 2027 board members and vote on bylaw changes. Don't forget to show your pride by wearing a touch of AIA red. We're excited to see you, to commemorate 2026, and usher in a new year of chapter leadership. This is our one-and-only all-member event, and it wouldn't be the same without you. We. Are. AIA. Join us for the evening by registering below. AIA New Orleans | 1000 St. Charles Avenue | New Orleans, LA 70130 US |
