PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

Past and Present

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CURRENT INITIATIVES

In response to current national discussions and civil unrest regarding racial inequalities and injustices, this year NOMA NW will focus our 2022-2023 initiatives around workplace cultural competency

  • Workplace Advocacy

    • Encouraging professional licensure

    • Call-to-Action Report out

    • Panel discussions & Round Tables

    • Connecting DEI professionals to firms

    • BIPOC networking and support

    • Plus more…

  • Public Policy

    • Support of member-identified public policy themes

    • Identify, communicate and build a relationship with specific legislatures who advocate for our chosen themes

    • Continued engagement with our members

  • Member Engagement

    • Professional Development Presentations & Roundtables

    • Guest Speaker Spotlights (by key BIPOC industry professionals across the west coast region)

    • Networking Events

  • Community Presence

    • Particpate in the Seattle Design Festival

    • Career talks to local High, Middle, and Elementary Schools

In addition, we will also be continuing our ongoing efforts with UW NOMAS:

  • Student Outreach - University of Washington NOMAS virtual conferences:

    • Student support on entering the workforce

    • Resume and portfolio reviews

    • Interview preparation

    • Meet & Greet with local firms

    • Career advice from industry professionals

    • Mentorship opportunities

    • Provide counseling support and resources for students experiencing discriminatory behavior in school

    • Establish connections with different schools throughout Washington State, and create additional NOMAS Chapters where applicable

PAST INITIATIVES

Each year NOMA NW organizes select initiatives and programs throughout the community. Some initiatives to-date that we have organized or collaborated on include:

  • Professional Outreach

    • Professional networking and career development events

    • Industry presentations/discussions

  • Student Outreach

    • University of Washington’s NOMA Students (NOMAS) chapter-building support

    • Professional engagement presentations/discussions

    • Hip Hop Architecture camp

    • Career Fairs

  • Community Outreach

    • Sawhorse Revolution building workshop partnerships

    • Seattle Design Festival

 

Contact us for more information on how to get involved!