Staff

We are a small office of highly collaborative team members that supports flexibility, creativity, and leadership. We are here because we all believe in what we’re doing and are excited by the prospect of helping our members make a difference in our city. All of us are involved in strategic planning and thinking about the future of the organization, and we value new ideas and perspectives that improve our work.

Andrea Aguilera Development Manager
(She/Her)
206-957-1909 andreaa@aiaseattle.org
Sponsorship (Corporate Allied Partnership), Membership Development, Seattle Design Festival Sponsorship, Job Board
Annalee Shum Assoc Director of Programs and Community Engagement
(She/Her)
Seattle Design Festival partnerships + production, Major Education Forums, & Continuing Education Partnerships
Anthony Collins Senior Coordinator of Member Engagement
(He/Him)
Committee Engagement, Membership Dues, Find An Architect
Bray Hayden Senior Communications Manager
(She/Her)
206-957-1916 brayh@aiaseattle.org
PR + Media, Branding + Visual Identity, Websites, Co-promotions + Partnerships
Claire Needs Communications Coordinator
(She/Her)
206-957-1908 clairen@aiaseattle.org
Social Media, Enews
Leah Vendl Senior Graphic Designer
(She/They)
206-957-1913 leahv@aiaseattle.org
Visual Identity, Branding
Melissa K. Neher Executive Director
(She/Her)
National, regional + local partnerships, AIA Seattle + Seattle Design Festival Board of Directors, Local Advocacy + Public Policy, General Feedback
Olivia Weninger Development Coordinator
(She/Her)
206-957-1918 oliviaw@aiaseattle.org
INDIVIDUAL, ALLIED, AND FIRM MEMBERSHIP.
SPONSORSHIP AND DONOR SUPPORT, JOB BOARD
Riyansha Goyal Programs Coordinator
(She/Her)
206-957-1922 riyag@aiaseattle.org
AWARDS & PROGRAM REGISTRATION + CE’s
FESTIVAL COORDINATION
Zoë Guckenheimer Senior Programs Manager
(She/Her)
206-957-1912 zoeg@aiaseattle.org
MAJOR EDUCATION FORUMS, HONOR AWARDS, CONTINUING EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS