2019 Black Women in Architecture Brunch


Nearly 60 people attended the 2019 Black Women in Architecture Brunch on September 21.
The event was held at the historic Octagon House in downtown Washington DC with the Architects Foundation as an event sponsor.
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In addition to a buffet brunch with mimosas, attendees were treated to career insight from an engaging panel including,
Sara Goins – Director of Marketing, Floura Teeter Landscape Architects
JC Burton – CEO, Maven Construction
Dr. Hazel Edwards – Professor and Chair, Department of Architecture at Howard University
Natasha Mosley – Director, Single Family Development at The Menkiti Group

Nearly $2,000 in event proceeds will go to the Desiree Cooper ARE Scholarship. The fund currently provides scholarships for those who need financial assistance to complete the architecture licensure process.

Thank you to our sponsors

Platinum

Gold

Mimosa
OTJ

Silver

VMDO

Patron

Student Ticket Sponsors
Trena Raines
Melissa Daniel
The Black Urbanist
Sehine Gizaw
Morina Peterson
Kia Weatherspoon
Carol Smith Twyman

Committe Members
Alex Taylor
Carol Smith Twyman
Melanie Ray
Nakita Reed
Kathleen Sherrill
R Denise Everson
Katherine Williams

Press Coverage
DCBlack | The Washington Informer | The Final Call

 
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