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Boston Society of Architects Elects New Leadership for 2027

The Boston Society of Architects (BSA) has unveiled the results of its member elections, ushering in new leadership to guide the organization into 2027. The elected candidates will formally take their positions during the Annual Meeting component of the upcoming End of Year Celebration, set for November 12.

Outgoing President Alison Nash, AIA, LEED AP ID+C, CPHC, WELL AP, expressed her excitement about welcoming a new leadership team. As she approaches the final year of her term, Nash reflected on her journey with the BSA's Board of Directors since 2021, a period in which she worked toward transforming the nearly 160-year-old organization into a dynamic hub for architects and the broader design community. “I look forward to sharing my experiences to equip the next generation of leaders, ensuring that the BSA remains on a path of innovation and growth,” Nash stated.

Katie Faulkner, FAIA, LEED AP, CPHC, who is the Principal at West Work, will step into the BSA’s presidency. Faulkner highlighted the diverse backgrounds represented on the incoming board, emphasizing the importance of their collective expertise as the architectural landscape evolves with technology and societal needs. “In the coming year, we will navigate how transformative technologies influence our design processes and the entry of new talents into our profession. Architects embody the judgment and rigor necessary to contribute to these transformative changes,” Faulkner remarked.

The BSA will continue its operations from their new location at 99 Chauncy Street, a downtown storefront designed to be accessible to both their members and the city. Faulkner expressed eagerness to collaborate with her new board and BSA team to bring architectural discussions to the forefront of public discourse.

The results of the board elections are notable, with Tom S. Chung, FAIA, from Leers Weinzapfel Associates, elected as the 1st Vice President/President-Elect, set to assume the presidency in 2028. John Martin, FAIA, LEED AP, of Elkus Manfredi Architects, will serve as the Treasurer for the upcoming year. Additionally, new directors include Kelly Ard, AIA, of designLAB architects, and Jennifer Hardy, AIA, from Goody Clancy. Wendell T. Joseph, Assoc. AIA, has been appointed as a Public Director for 2027.

In addition to the board, the results of the governance committees have also been announced. Key appointments include Reuben Zeiset, AIA, an architect from Fogarty Finger for the Ethics Committee; Aoife Morris Viglianti, AIA, from the City of Cambridge for the Honors Awards Committee; and Jason McDonald from the City of Boston Planning Department for the Nominating Committee.

The BSA, the second largest chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), has a long-standing tradition of advocating for the interests of Boston’s architects and designers, fostering a supportive and resource-rich environment for professionals at all stages of their careers. The BSA aims to raise awareness of architecture as a positive societal force through its philanthropic initiatives under the banner of