ABOUT

 

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Our Organization

NOMA NW is an organization that advocates for greater cultural diversity and equity within the design industry. The NW Chapter provides a platform where BIPOC AEC professionals and Allies can work together to affect change within the workplace as well as within schools and communities throughout Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.

Our Mission

NOMA NW empowers its members to thrive and grow through professional and community-based initiatives and programs.  We are all strongest when our industry is inclusive, equitable, and diverse.  We welcome and support all marginalized individuals of every color, gender, sexual orientation, and religion throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Our Vision

NOMA NW works to encourage and galvanize its members, sponsors, supporters, allies, and volunteers around various social and community initiatives. Our organization rallies around the guiding principle that positive change comes through the dismantling of discrimination, prejudices, and inequitable practices within the AEC industry.

2025-2026 Board Positions are NOW OPEN!

2024 Board Members

Leon Holloway, NOMA, AIA PresidentLeon Holloway, an Associate and Project Architect at DLR Group. Leon is a licensed architect in the State of Washington and has worked on a myriad of projects from new projects to tenant improvements. Leon has worke…

Leon Holloway, President

Lauren Trajano, Treasurer

Nasreen Al-Tamimi, Project Pipeline Chair

Cierra Higgins, Parliamentarian

Alise Kuwahara Day, Event Coordinator

  • Vice President

    Veronica Barrow (2020 - 2022)

    Crystal Day (2018-2020)

    Parliamentarian

    Lisa Sato (2020 - 2022)

    Meredith Everist (2018 - 2020)

    Secretary

    Marcus Freeman (2023)

    Kimberlyn Caoagas (2018-2021)

    Treasurer

    Patricia Quist-Therson (2021-2022)

    Marketing Director

    Rachel Madryga (2023-2024)

    Sofia Soto (2020-2022)

    Public Policy Liaison

    Simba Mafundikwa (2020 - 2022)

    Project Pipeline

    Susan Frieson (2020-2023)

    Call-to-Action/Allied Associates

    Michael Bryant (2020-2022)

    Community Engagement Liaison

    Rania Qawasma (2020-2023)

Jingyi Feng, AIA, NCARB, NOMA Student LiaisonJingyi is a licensed architect who endeavors to find cultural granularity and enrichment in design delivery. Building on his extensive academic and professional experience in American, European, and Asia…

Jingyi Feng, Public Policy Liaison

Dana Austin Bass, Fundraising Chair

Kaylah Meikle, Community Engagement Liaison

Matt Fujimoto, Project Pipeline Volunteer Chair

Annah Stucky, Social Chair

Julissa Quezada Rosales, Professional Development Chair

Carol Zeng, Graphic Designer

Sierra Miles, Secretary