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50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Resource in Topeka, KS
AIA Kansas has served as the voice of the architectural profession in Kansas since 1921. Our organization provides critical advocacy, education, and networking opportunities for over 600 members across the state. Through continuous learning programs, legislative representation, and community engagement initiatives, we empower architects to create sustainable, impactful designs. Our leadership in promoting quality-based selection practices and professional standards has shaped Kansas' built environment for generations. With a dedicated team of industry experts and strategic partnerships, we deliver resources that advance careers and strengthen communities through design excellence. 
Services
Advocacy
Continuing Education
Networking Events
Membership Benefits
Leadership Programs
Details
- Year established: 1921
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of advocacy for architects
- Access to national AIA resources and discounts
- Networking opportunities with 600+ professionals
- Continuing education programs with AIA Learning Units
- Leadership in sustainable community design
Services
Advocacy
We represent architects before legislative bodies and regulatory agencies. Our advocacy efforts shape policies affecting architectural practice and community development. Through direct engagement with city councils and allied organizations, we protect professional interests and promote quality-based selection practices.
Continuing Education
Our seminars, conferences, and workshops maintain professional growth. Programs provide AIA Learning Units for license renewal. Events include facility tours, technical presentations, and networking opportunities that keep members current with industry trends and best practices.
Networking Events
We organize regional gatherings and annual conferences for knowledge exchange. Events like 'Talking Tuesday' presentations and annual socials create opportunities for collaboration. These activities strengthen professional relationships while advancing architectural excellence across Kansas.
Membership Benefits
Members gain access to procurement guides, legal advice, and national AIA discounts. Our resources include contract documents, safety assessment programs, and advocacy tools. Members also receive exclusive access to decision-makers at local, state, and national levels.
Leadership Programs
Our pilot leadership initiative develops architectural leaders. The program combines leadership theory with practical application. Participants gain self-awareness of their leadership style while learning strategies for personal and professional development in a supportive environment.
People
Terry Humphrey
Executive Director
Terry leads AIA Kansas' operations with over 20 years of association management experience. He oversees strategic initiatives, advocacy efforts, and member services while maintaining key industry partnerships across Kansas.
Kora Wilkes
Association and Program Manager
Kora coordinates programs and member engagement initiatives. With a background in social work, she focuses on community-building activities and manages day-to-day operations to enhance member experiences and organizational effectiveness.
Leslie Alford
Communications and Community-Building Specialist
Leslie develops communication strategies and fosters community connections. She manages outreach programs that promote architectural excellence while coordinating events that strengthen professional networks across Kansas.
Reily Goyne
Advocacy Manager
Reily directs legislative affairs and policy development. She monitors regulatory changes, represents members' interests in legislative sessions, and provides expert guidance on procurement practices and professional standards.
Questions
What benefits does AIA Kansas membership provide?
Members receive advocacy representation, continuing education programs, networking opportunities, procurement resources, legal advice, and access to national AIA discounts and contract documents.
How can I join AIA Kansas?
Visit our website to complete online enrollment. We offer membership categories for architects, associates, students, and emeritus members with tailored benefits for each classification.
What educational programs do you offer?
We provide seminars, conferences, and workshops with AIA Learning Units. Programs cover design trends, technical skills, and professional development topics to maintain licensure requirements.
Do you offer advocacy support for architects?
Yes, we represent members before legislative bodies, influence regulatory policies, and provide resources for navigating procurement processes and professional standards.
What networking opportunities exist?
Regional events like 'Talking Tuesday' presentations, annual conferences, and social gatherings connect professionals across Kansas. These events facilitate knowledge sharing and business development.