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