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) graduated in September 2025. Class 15 will start in October 2026.

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 July), 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 for the participant and their firm.

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?

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Vision Thursday Night Lectures

Vision explores key topics with leading experts. 2025 speakers included Brendan Connolly, FAIA and Erin Jacob, Mithun; Steve Raike, FAIA, Lake Flato; Frank Stasiowski, FAIA, PSMJ; Andre Brumfield, Gensler Cities Sector; Sian Roberts, FAIA, Miller Hull; and Graciela Carrillo, FAIA. Follow the Program 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.

Vision Leadership

Chair: Madeline LaPlante, AIA, GBBN Architects Co-Chair: Matt Scott, AIA, BHDP

Vision Commitee: Laila Ammar, AIA, Great Parks; Amber Wasinski, AIA, MSA Design; Alex King, AIA, BSI Engineering; Andrew Schneider, AIA, Champlin; Cassidy Staver, Nstil Studio; and Angela Mazzi, FAIA, GBBN Architects.

Friends of Vision: Luke Field, AIA, THP Limited, Inc.; Doug Richards, FAIA, GBBN Architects; Nikki Goldstein, emersion DESIGN; and Megan Mershman, IIDA, GBBN Architects.