Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation seeking Executive Director in New York, NY, US
Background: Established in honor of its founder, The Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation (BWAF) operates at the intersection of architecture, engineering, real estate development, construction, women's history, and architectural history. With a rich legacy of media creation, programs, and events, BWAF is committed to empowering women and shaping the future of the built environment. BWAF achieves its mission by researching and documenting women’s contributions and achievements in the built realm, educating the public, creating a supportive and innovative community through support and engagement, and by transforming industry practices. Although nearly half of architectural graduates are women, firm leadership and industry recognition remain gendered. Only two women have been awarded the AIA Gold Medal; only thirty percent of firm principals are women; only one in four guest lecturers in architecture schools is female. Although there has been improvement in representation in the two...
Background: Established in honor of its founder, The Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation (BWAF) operates at the intersection of architecture, engineering, real estate development, construction, women's history, and architectural history. With a rich legacy of media creation, programs, and events, BWAF is committed to empowering women and shaping the future of the built environment. BWAF achieves its mission by researching and documenting women’s contributions and achievements in the built realm, educating the public, creating a supportive and innovative community through support and engagement, and by transforming industry practices.
Although nearly half of architectural graduates are women, firm leadership and industry recognition remain gendered. Only two women have been awarded the AIA Gold Medal; only thirty percent of firm principals are women; only one in four guest lecturers in architecture schools is female. Although there has been improvement in representation in the two...
