PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

Past and Present

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NOMA|nw 2024-2025 Programs & Initiatives

  • Member Engagement

    • Foster a sense of community for NOMA members that encourages a culture of continued growth, engagement, and connectivity 

    • Partner with allied organizations to provide opportunities for professional development 

    • Provide opportunities for mentorship and leadership development 

    • Elevate the successes and initiatives of members on a public platform 

  • Student Outreach

    • Increase support for NOMAS Chapter(s) throughout the academic school year 

    • Provide continued financial support to students through the NOMA|nw Scholarship Fund 

    • Support NOMAS chapter(s) to attend and participate in the NOMA National Student Design Competition 

    • Provide opportunities for students to engage with members within the Professional Chapter 

  • Community Outreach

    • Grow our annual Project Pipeline Summer Camp  

    • Continue our annual participation in the Seattle Design Festival 

    • Facilitate quarterly volunteer opportunities that serve the community at-large 

    • Facilitate intentional partnerships with local organizations that serve BIPOC communities 


PAST INITIATIVES

Each year NOMA NW organizes select initiatives and programs throughout the community. Some initiatives to-date that we have organized or collaborated on include:

  • Workplace Advocacy

    • Call-to-Action Report out

    • Panel discussions & Round Tables

    • Plus more…

  • Public Policy

    • Support of member-identified public policy themes

    • Identify, communicate and build a relationship with specific legislatures who advocate for our chosen themes

    • Continued engagement with our members

  • Member Engagement

    • Professional Development Presentations & Roundtables

    • Guest Speaker Spotlights (by key BIPOC industry professionals across the west coast region)

    • Networking Events

  • Student Outreach

    • Professional engagement presentations/discussions

    • Hip Hop Architecture camp

    • Career Fairs

  • Community Outreach

    • Sawhorse Revolution building workshop partnerships

    • Career talks to local High, Middle, and Elementary Schools

 

Contact us for more information on how to get involved!