2023 Annual Meeting streamlines proceedings, reforms Code of Ethics and makes emeritus status available to international members

Submitted by Katherine Flynn on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 00:29
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AIA EVP/CEO Lakisha Ann Woods addresses the audience at AIA's Annual Meeting.
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