Aspire Leadership

Meet the committee leaders dedicating their time, insights, and strategy to create an impactful Aspire experience.

Committees

Climate Symposium

Emily Coleman-Wolf, AIA
Emily Coleman-Wolf, AIAProject Manager, Wolf & Associates
Jenny Heim, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD C, Fitwel Amb
Jenny Heim, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD C, Fitwel AmbSenior Associate, McMillan Pazdan Smith
Cynthia Turner, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Cynthia Turner, AIA, LEED AP BD+CSenior Project Manager | Associate Principal, LS3P

Content and Education

Matt Barnett, AIA
Matt Barnett, AIAEwingCole
Blaine Brownell, FAIA
Blaine Brownell, FAIADirector, UNC Charlotte David R. Ravin School of Architecture
Malcolm Davis, AIA
Malcolm Davis, AIAPrincipal Leader, Perkins & Will
Matthew Griffith, FAIA
Matthew Griffith, FAIAArchitect + Founding Principal, in situ studio
Vershaé Hite, AIA, NOMA, LEED GA, SEED
Vershaé Hite, AIA, NOMA, LEED GA, SEEDAssociate | Senior Architect, EVOKE Studio | Architecture
Marc Manack, FAIA
Marc Manack, FAIAAssociate Professor, UNC Charlotte David R. Ravin School of Architecture
Nicole Simeonsson, AIA
Nicole Simeonsson, AIAArchitect, Clark Nexsen
Akhil Hemanth, Assoc. AIA
Akhil Hemanth, Assoc. AIADesign Professional, HKS
Zach Hoffman, AIA
Zach Hoffman, AIAArchitect + Principal, in situ studio
Cathy Morrison, FAIA, LEED AP BD+C, NOMA, NCARB
Cathy Morrison, FAIA, LEED AP BD+C, NOMA, NCARBCEO, Partner, Neighboring Concepts
Matthew Szymanski, AIA
Matthew Szymanski, AIAArchitect, Principal, Arx Design Collaborative
David Hill, FAIA
David Hill, FAIAHead of the School of Architecture, North Carolina State University
Robby Johnston, FAIA
Robby Johnston, FAIAPrincipal, The Raleigh Architecture Company
Nick Neptune
Nick NeptunePublic Works and Engagement, City of Raleigh
Michael Urueta, Assoc. AIA, NOMA
Michael Urueta, Assoc. AIA, NOMAEmerging Professional, LS3P

Design Awards

Dennis Stallings, FAIA
Dennis Stallings, FAIA

Partnerships

Martin Chavanne, AIA
Martin Chavanne, AIAPrincipal, Cline Design Assocaites
Smruti Keshani, AIA, EDAC
Smruti Keshani, AIA, EDACMental and Behavioral Health Medical Planner, HKS Inc.
Anna Epstein, SHRM-CP
Anna Epstein, SHRM-CPHR Manager | Talent & Experience | Associate, LS3P
Jamison Hupp, AIA
Jamison Hupp, AIAPrincipal Architect, Fathom Firm