After my introductory speech at the AIA LI Archi Awards ceremony, I had to take a selfie with a room full of architects (170+) to keep a memory of this amazing moment in my life. Thank you life ⭐️⭐️⭐️ #aialongisland #archiawards #architecture #longisland
Last night the College Of Fellows presented the awards to the 2020, 2021 and 2022 Young Architect Award winners. It was a truly humbling moment to be in that room surrounded by so many amazing architects and AIA Fellows. Thank you Kelly Hayes McAlonie for inspiring, suppoting and pushing me to do this! And as usual, I had to take a selfie on stage 😂 #selfietime
When your selfies made to the @aia.international Conference, where people from more than a 100 countries registered!! Thank you Emily and Kim for a great keynote session about your career and leadership path, your work as architects and advocates, and your inspiring stories on how you got where you are. @egrfaia made my day by including in her presentation this selfie I took at the last WIA Brunch in AIA22 in Chicago ❤️🔥
Last month our outreach advisor Oksana Ramos, AIA, joined @wia.nyc 's "Built By Her: Stories of Remarkable Latinas in Architecture" event, to celebrated the launch of @arquitina Vol. 3 with coauthors traveling from across the country.
Moderated by Graciela Carrillo, FAIA, NOMA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C the conversations support the organization's mission to go above and beyond the 1% of licensed Latina architects in the US while creating equitable and inclusive opportunities in the architecture profession.
Latinas in Architecture Vol. III - Link to purchase in bio
Last night, in my new role as Vice Chair, I had the honor of co-hosting the Nassau BOCES Education Partner Award Gala alongside Chairperson Antony Fierro. Eighteen honorees were recognized for their profound impact on public education across Nassau County. Congratulations to all of the award recipients and Im looking forward for next’s year celebration again! Nassau BOCES
THANK YOU for your support! 🧡
City Shapers, Volume II is officially a #1 Best Selling Book on Amazon! 🎉
This milestone is only possible because of this incredible community—your support, your stories, and your belief in the power of immigrant voices in design.
Every page represents resilience, creativity, and the impact immigrant designers are making across our cities.
We’re so grateful to be on this journey with you. 🙌
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Today only $1,99 kindle version of our new book City Shapers Stories of Immigrant Architects!! Please grab your copy and support our organization!! We are sharing the stories of 30 immigrant architects from around the world and established across the country!!!
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Exciting News!
We're thrilled to unveil our latest masterpiece at the Immigrant Architects Coalition IAC - our third book hitting the Amazon shelves on Thursday, April 16th!
Dive into the collective wisdom of 30 incredible coauthors as we unlock the secrets to thriving in the U.S. as immigrant architects.
For ONE DAY only, grab your Kindle edition for just $1.99 on April 16th! Don't let this opportunity slip through your fingers! Set your reminders, mark your calendars, and get ready to snag your copy!
Join us on this exhilarating journey as we empower and inspire architects from around the world! Immigrant Architects Coalition
📢 Call for Authors: INSIGHTS – Annual Journal
The Immigrant Architects Coalition excited to announce the launch of our new annual journal, #Insights — a platform dedicated to elevating diverse voices, experiences, and ideas within the architecture and design community.
We are currently seeking contributors for our inaugural issue!
We welcome submissions from architects, designers, scholars, and creatives of all backgrounds—especially those with immigrant perspectives.
📅 Submission deadline: April 19th, 2026
📩 To submit or learn more: LINK IN OUR BIO
Join us in shaping a publication that reflects the richness and diversity of our global design community.
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Thank you AIA Peconic Women in Architecture committee Lori and Viola, for inviting me to participate in this panel discussion.
This was the culmination of celebrating Women’s History Month. It was a busy month for me for sure!
We watched two films highlighting the work and legacy of pioneering architect Beverly Willis. Unknown New York: The City That Women Built, written and directed by Willis, and The Architect Beverly Will : San Francisco and New York Years 1958–1995.
Love to see how AIA Peconic has advance their WIA committee! And thanks to the V 🖤 for the photos and for the shout out during the Q&A - my #1 supporter 😂
Grateful to the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, the Women in Design (WID) and Latin committees for hosting such a meaningful event and creating space for this important conversation.
A special thank you to Natasha Espada for the invitation, it was truly an honor to be part of this panel and to share the stage with incredible colleagues and friends: Yiselle Santos Rivera Hansy Better , Monique Lugo, and Natasha Espada.
We had an honest and inspiring conversation about our professional journeys, the challenges, the opportunities, and the responsibility we carry to open doors for others. Most importantly, we reflected on what advice we can offer the next generation of professionals as they navigate their own paths with purpose and confidence.
Moments like this remind me how powerful it is to come together, share our stories, and build community across generations. 💫
Honored and humbled to be invited into this safe space to share who I am.�So much gratitude to Natasha Espada @studioenee and @latingsd for creating space @harvardgsd where we can show up fully—and for sharing it with colleagues who feel like family. @yisellestorytells@gracecol@hansybetter #SafeSpaces #Community #LatinxLeadership #Authenticity #influence @womenarch_aiapr
