Our Organization

NOMA NW is an organization that advocates for greater cultural diversity and equity within the design industry. The NW Chapter provides a platform where BIPOC AEC professionals and Allies can work together to affect change within the workplace as well as within schools and communities throughout Seattle and Pacific Northwest.

Our Mission

NOMA NW empowers its members to thrive and grow through professional and community-based initiatives and programs. We are all strongest when our industry is inclusive, equitable, and diverse. We welcome and support all marginalized individuals of every color, gender, sexual orientation, and religion throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Our Vision

NOMA NW works to encourage and galvanize its members, sponsors, supporters, allies, and volunteers around various social and community initiatives. Our organization rallies around the guiding principle that positive change comes through the dismantling of discrimination, prejudices, and inequitable practices within the AEC industry.

2024 Board Members

Leon Holloway, NOMA, AIA PresidentLeon Holloway, an Associate and Project Architect at DLR Group. Leon is a licensed architect in the State of Washington and has worked on a myriad of projects from new projects to tenant improvements. Leon has worke…

Leon Holloway, President

Rachel Madryga, Marketing Director

Nasreen Al-Tamimi, Project Pipeline Chair

Cierra Higgins, Parliamentarian

Alise Kuwahara Day, Event Coordinator

Vice President Parliamentarian
Veronica Barrow (2020 - 2022) Lisa Sato (2020 - 2022)
Crystal Day (2018-2020) Meredith Everist (2018 - 2020)
Secretary Treasurer
Marcus Freeman (2023) Patricia Quist-Therson (2021-2022)
Kimberlyn Caoagas (2018-2021)

Marketing Director Public Policy Liaison
Sofia Soto (2020-2022) Simba Mafundikwa (2020 - 2022)
Project Pipeline Call-to-Action/Allied Associates
Susan Frieson (2020-2023) Michael Bryant (2020-2022)
Community Engagement Liaison
Rania Qawasma (2020-2023)