Building Leadership Through Community Engagement — AIA Grand Rapids Sponsors CKLDP Session
AIA Grand Rapids is proud to have sponsored the second session of AIA Detroit’s 2025 Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program (CKLDP), titled “Engaging Your Community.” Led by AIA Grand Rapids member Cassandra Dudlo and Tian Li, the session was made possible through the AIA Grand Rapids Member Leadership Grant Program, which supports professional development opportunities […]
AMDG Architects Hosts THRIVE Mentorship Program
This month, the AIA Grand Rapids 2025 Thrive Mentorship Program held its second event at AMDG Architects! The cohort dove into the rich topic of Mission + Meaning guided by thoughtful remarks from Peter Baldwin, AIA. Peter spoke on how Mission provides a framework for your life’s work, while Meaning provides the deep purpose behind it. Thrive Mentorship pairs have begun engaging in meaningful […]
2025 THRIVE Mentorship Program Kickoff
Earlier this month, we officially kicked off the 2025 THRIVE Mentorship Program at TowerPinkster! Mentors and mentees came together to connect, lay the foundation for the program, set goals, and hear thoughtful remarks from Tom Mathison, FAIA. He spoke about the power of mentorship—and what it means to be both a good mentor and a good mentee. […]
Announcing the 2025 THRIVE Mentorship Cohort
A warm welcome to our 2025 cohort — a group of talented, motivated individuals dedicated to learning, growing, and supporting one another. We’re excited to kick off our second year with more events, additional opportunities to connect, and broader community impact. Mentorship isn’t just about guidance — it’s about building relationships, sharing experiences, and shaping the […]