2023 Southern Arizona Presidents' Message - Julie Stewart, AIA

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["strong"],["a",["href","mailto:julie.stewart@pima.gov","target","_blank"]]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Happy New Year!"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"I am thrilled to serve as your 2023 President of AIA Southern Arizona. While we continue to work our way through and perhaps out of the pandemic\u2014with some of those earlier challenges still lingering\u2014I see a need to support the ever-talented Southern Arizona architectural community. I seek to provide opportunities for members to clear their heads, draw, get inspired, relax and reflect on the amazing achievements of the everyday architect."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The mission of AIA Southern Arizona is to support, inspire, and empower architects to improve society and transform the world, and our programming this year will highlight this. Just last week, members of the AIA Southern Arizona board met to strategically plan for 2023, and we have exciting programming planned to appeal to all members, from Associates to Architects and Fellows as well as Allied partners."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"We will continue to deliver our regular annual programs with the addition of mentorship opportunities, the creation of a Committee on the Environment group specific to the Southern Arizona chapter, and a focus on mental wellness for architects and students. You can look forward to provocative discussions, inspiring tours, collaborative social gatherings, and educational moments. And we will cap the year with Architecture Week activities in fall, followed by our Annual Meeting and Holiday Party."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"I look forward to working with the entire AIA Southern Arizona Board of Directors\u2014a talented and energetic group of collaborators to bring you relevant programming and inspiration. In particular, I\u2019d like to thank Rosemary Bright, AIA, for her service as 2022 President of AIA Southern Arizona, and I welcome her guidance as Past President on this year\u2019s chapter board."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"We have plenty of volunteer opportunities available for those that are interested. Feel free to email me at the link below. This year is a great opportunity to lean in to our architecture community, and inspire, support, and empower. Join us!"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Best Regards,"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Julie Stewart, AIA"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"2023 AIA Southern Arizona Chapter President"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Project Manager, Capital Programs Office, Pima County"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Julie Stewart email"]]]]}