VISION

AIA Cincinnati’s VISION program is designed for early professional architects on established career tracks who want to gain the skills necessary to advance to higher levels within the architectural profession. VISION supports participants with programming that addresses professional advancement, firm development, and community outreach.

VISION Application & Program Details

Class 14 (2024-2025) participants have been selected. Stay tuned for applications for Class 15, opening summer 2025.

VISION runs for 11 months starting with a kick-off reception in October, ten (10) full-day facilitated curriculum sessions (monthly typically the third Friday, November through August), six (6) evening keynote lectures (January through June), and concluding with graduation in September. The tuition for each VISION participant is $3,000, and includes all program materials, Friday program meals, admission to Thursday keynote lectures.

VISION Participants

VISION is designed for professionals of any age who have been licensed less than 12 years. Participants should be established in their careers and recognized as leaders with great potential within their practice. They should be interested in growing their innate leadership capabilities.

Interested in sponsorship?

AIA Cincinnati offers several options to get exposure with events, digital marketing and print marketing. Explore your options to become a VISION sponsor.

2024-2025 VISION Thursday Night Lecture Schedule

Each year, we explore key topics with leading experts. Details for each lecture TBA. Follow the Events Calendar for up-to-date registration information.

VISION Alumni

Over 100 local emerging professional leaders have grown through participating in VISION. Most VISION alumni have elevated their positions and roles within their firms.

Volunteer Steering Committee

Chair: Madeline LaPlante, AIA, GBBN Architects
Committee: Laila Ammar, AIA, MSA Architects: Matt Cornell, Tangent Architectural Group; Blaise Durio, AIA, GBBN Architects; Luke Field, AIA, THP Limited, Inc.; Christopher Graham, AIA, BHDP Architecture; Chris Grosser, AIA, Merriman Anderson Architects; Marcene Kinney, AIA, GBBN Architects; Brett Macht, AIA, Emersion Design; Angela Mazzi, FAIA, GBBN Architects; Megan Mershman, IIDA, GBBN Architects; Nathan Myers, KZF Design; Samantha Offringa, Luminaut; Eric Puryear, AIA, GBBN Architects; Doug Richards, FAIA, GBBN Architects; Jonathan Schaefer, AIA, drawing dept; Andrew Schneider, AIA, Champlin; Jessica Sears, BHDP; Matt Scott, AIA, GBBN Architects; Mark Thurnauer, AIA, Champlin; Amber Wasinski, AIA, MSA Design