COMMITTEES
ALL COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO ANYONE
nycoba|NOMA continues to foster and sustain professional relationships amongst our membership
through our collective efforts to achieve the goals set by each committee.
Objective: Support increased licensure through study groups and content-specific review sessions.
Co-Chairs: Pamela Iriarte, Keristen Edwards
Contact: arestudygroup@nycoba.org
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Objective: Create events specifically geared towards acknowledging the hard work of current members and activities to encourage membership retention and growth.
Co-Chairs: Yaneiry Mayard, Jonathan Gayomali
Contact: membership@nycoba.org
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Objective: Provide resources to encourage the professional development of our members across all levels, disciplines and firm sizes.
Co-Chairs: Brad Debose, Nicole Vlado Torres
Contact: professionaldevelopment@nycoba.org
Objective: Foster the next generation of design professionals and civically-minded leaders through youth engagement and design workshops.
Co-Chairs: Danai Metoyer, Morgan Frederick
Contact: projectpipeline@nycoba.org
Objective: Encourage connections between members, allies and supporters through social activity.
Co-Chairs: Jadesola Ayodeji
Contact: networking@nycoba.org
Objective: Promote the work of our organization, it’s members, and member-firms, celebrate past and current members, assist with publicizing events.
Co-Chairs: Nasra Nimaga, Sarahdjane Mortimer
Contact: marketing@nycoba.org
ADVOCACY & CIVIC LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE
Objective: Engage with local and state legislators to advocate for architects and designers via policy. Represent nycobaNOMA as an advisor the annual AIA NY/nycobaNOMA Civic Leadership Program fellowship.
Co-Chairs: Iyatunde Majekodunmi
Contact: advocacy@nycoba.org
Objective: Connect with local and state NOMAS Chapters to provide support, fellowship and opportunities.
Co-Chairs: Sidpasamde Tienrebeogo
Contact: nomas@nycoba.org
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Objective: Provide resources to encourage the business and entrepreneurial development of our members across all levels, disciplines and firm sizes. Work with design agencies and authorities to ensure access to public projects via policy change and transparency.
Co-Chairs: Ibrahim Greenidge
Contact: business@nycoba.org
SPONSORSHIP & FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
Objective: Increase chapter sponsorship and fundraising through collaborative events and outreach.
Co-Chairs: Lopita Das
Contact: partner@nycoba.org