Equity in Practice Series: Session 3

Equity in Practice Series: Career Advancement, Community Engagement, and Measuring Progress

In the grand finale of our Equity in Practice Series, we’ll journey through Chapters 7-9 of the AIA Guides for Equitable Practice, which ask heavy questions: Are we growing equitably? Are we engaging communities meaningfully? And how do we know if we’re actually making progress . . . or just making more spreadsheets?

Join AIA Colorado's Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (J.E.D.I.) committee as we examine how systems within firms and institutions influence career mobility, professional development, and leadership opportunities. The session will also explore how architects engage with communities in ways that acknowledge historical inequities and support more inclusive design processes that reflect the needs and experiences of the people architecture serves.

In addition, the course will introduce strategies for measuring progress toward equity within organizations—highlighting the importance of accountability, data, and continuous evaluation in building more inclusive workplaces and design practices.

Through discussion and real-world examples, attendees will gain tools for supporting equitable career pathways, fostering meaningful community partnerships, and tracking progress toward a more inclusive and responsive profession. These efforts strengthen the architect’s role in protecting the public’s health, safety, and welfare by ensuring that design processes reflect diverse perspectives and community needs.

This one-hour virtual session will include a presentation and facilitated discussion to help participants translate the guides into actionable steps within their own professional environments.

WHEN: Tuesday, June 23, Noon - 1pm MST

WHERE: Zoom (linked emailed prior to event)

EDUCATION: Session to be submitted for 1 LU. 

Registration is required. RSVP window closes 1 hour prior to the start of the event.

Active AIA member number required to complete registration. Type your member number into the discount code field.

AIA Colorado Allied Members: use the same email address for RSVP that is listed in the Allied Member Directory and type Allied2026 in the member number field.

AIAS students: use your .edu email address to register and type AIAS into the member number field.

The Zoom meeting link will be emailed 1 day before the event from an AIA Colorado staff member to the email address used to complete RSVP.