I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to the many talented volunteers who have dedicated their time and energy to AIA Utah this year. Your commitment to our community, our built environment and the future of our profession is inspiring.

I am particularly grateful for the efforts of the new AIA Utah Executive Administration team, who have stepped up to advocate for the refinement and growth of the Chapter. Their dedication and efforts have been essential in strengthening the organization after COVID and administrative transitions.

Thanks to the hard work of our board and staff, AIA Utah has been able to create a solid foundation for future growth. We have put together meaningful events that have provided value to our members to enrich our knowledge and come together as a community. We have also made significant progress in refining our existing documents and procedures, ensuring that our organization remains a reliable source of connections and resources for our members.

We continue to work to connect members locally and nationally. We have worked to collaborate on events and strengthen our relationships with the many design and knowledge communities in Utah and abroad. We have an active group that is involved with code adoption recommendations and works to be involved in the legislative process. These efforts will help us to advocate for the interests of our members and ensure that the voices of architects and designers are heard.

Thanks to Chamonix Larsen for a wonderful conference this year, full of current and important topics and amazing building tours. Next year, AIA will thrive under her leadership with the help of the new Executive Board that was elected. These talented women will enhance AIA Utah’s history of leadership.

While we have made significant progress this year, there is still much work to do. We need to continue to refine our board roles and budgets and find new ways to engage our members and attract new talent to our profession.
I am proud of the work that we have done this year to stabilize the AIA Utah Chapter and am confident that we can continue to grow and develop our strategic goals with the help of our talented and dedicated members, board and staff. I am excited to see what the future holds for AIA Utah, and I am grateful to be a part of this organization.

Thank you again for your dedication to AIA Utah.

Jessica Hoffman, AIA, NCARB
AIA Utah President