“Kimberly is simply one of the most impactful people in the architectural profession in the world, a global example of leadership, innovation, and talent. I have had the pleasure of working with her both in my role at Cook County and with the AIA's Academy of Architecture for Justice. She has demonstrated national leadership in our profession, driving change, modeling and mentoring diversity and inclusion, navigating the most difficult civic issues as architects seek to bend the arc of history toward justice. Beyond this and her tremendous skill and knowledge, I count her as a confidante in my own work, as we tackle unprecedented challenges.”
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Inaugurated at NCARB's Annual Meeting in June, Michigan-based architect Ken Van Tine, AIA, LEED AP will lead NCARB’s efforts to create accessible…
Inaugurated at NCARB's Annual Meeting in June, Michigan-based architect Ken Van Tine, AIA, LEED AP will lead NCARB’s efforts to create accessible…
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HOW A DESIGN FIRM GROWS UP! This was the topic of our seminar for more than 200 architects at this year's AIA national conference. Many A/E firms…
HOW A DESIGN FIRM GROWS UP! This was the topic of our seminar for more than 200 architects at this year's AIA national conference. Many A/E firms…
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Education
Honors & Awards
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40 Under 40 Honoree: 2020
Crain’s Chicago Business
Crain’s Chicago Business celebrates its 31st class of 40 Under 40 honorees during a pivotal year when we must all work more closely together while remaining apart. Other notable past honorees include Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey.
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Women in Architecture Design Leadership - Activist Award
Architectural Record
This is the seventh annual cycle of the awards, which Architectural Record awards to five architects in five categories each year. The previous Activist honorees were Erinn McGurn (2014), Pat Sapinsley (2015), Roberta Feldman (2016), Deanna Van Buren (2017), Peggy Deamer (2018) and Dana Cuff (2019).
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AIA Young Architect of the Year
The American Institute of Architects
The AIA Young Architects Award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the architecture profession early in their careers.
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40 Under 40 Honoree: 2018
Crain’s Detroit Business
They’re builders. Their raw materials may be steel and concrete, or power cables, or scrap metal. Some use spreadsheets, or sensitive negotiations, or simple sweat. They’re building the actual buildings that will define Detroit’s skyline for decades to come. They’re building their own businesses, or building up the businesses they’ve been hired to lead. They’re building durable, supportive communities. And as they put people back to work, get them into homes, and help the next generation grow…
They’re builders. Their raw materials may be steel and concrete, or power cables, or scrap metal. Some use spreadsheets, or sensitive negotiations, or simple sweat. They’re building the actual buildings that will define Detroit’s skyline for decades to come. They’re building their own businesses, or building up the businesses they’ve been hired to lead. They’re building durable, supportive communities. And as they put people back to work, get them into homes, and help the next generation grow and thrive, they’re building metro Detroit’s future. We think you should know who they are.
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AIA New York Women in Architecture Committee Recognition Award
AIA New York Women in Architecture Committee
Each year, the AIA New York Women in Architecture (WIA) Committee recognizes one recently licensed woman architect who demonstrates strong leadership skills and a commitment to the growth and advancement of the architecture profession.
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2013 Vanguard Class
Next City
Vanguard, an annual conference hosted by Next City and held this year in Cleveland, gathers the country’s best and brightest urban advocates. Attendees are high-level, creative and ambitious people under 40 who seek to improve their cities and work for local non-profit organizations, in city government, as social entrepreneurs, artists and in other related fields. Each year, we select 40 people who have demonstrated their ability to have an impact on their city or the national dialogue about…
Vanguard, an annual conference hosted by Next City and held this year in Cleveland, gathers the country’s best and brightest urban advocates. Attendees are high-level, creative and ambitious people under 40 who seek to improve their cities and work for local non-profit organizations, in city government, as social entrepreneurs, artists and in other related fields. Each year, we select 40 people who have demonstrated their ability to have an impact on their city or the national dialogue about urban issues and bring them together for an inspiring series of presentations, workshops, tours and other activities. http://nextcity.org/daily/entry/announcing-the-2013-vanguard-class
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Public Interest Design 100
Public Interest Design
The growing public interest design field is fueled by a wide range of leaders. This inaugural "Public Interest Design 100" list seeks to honor many of the diverse, passionate people at this intersection of design and service. It is a collective portrait of the future of a groundbreaking movement. Together they are re-imagining the world. Kimberly was listed as #27 (in alphabetical order).
http://people.publicinterestdesign.org/
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Cornell University Board of Trustees
Trustee
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Ingenuity Chicago
Board Chair
- PresentIngenuity’s mission is to ensure that every student, in every grade, in every school, has access to the arts as part of a well-rounded education.
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American Institute of Architects (AIA)
2023 AIA National President-Elect; 2024 AIA National President
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA)
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Association of Real Estate Women (AREW)
Charitable Fund Board Member
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Cornell AAP Dean's Advisory Council
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National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA)
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Social Economic Environmental Design (SEED)
Co-Founder
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