WASHINGTON, DC, Dec 19, 2022 – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) inaugurated Emily Grandstaff-Rice, FAIA, as its 99th president.

“The AIA is a window that looks towards a brighter, more sustainable, and equitable future for the profession,” said AIA 2023 president Emily Grandstaff-Rice, FAIA. “As AIA President, I will strive to ensure that AIA embraces diversity, responsiveness, and is a better reflection of the society we serve and what is best about being an architect.”

Grandstaff-Rice has held a variety of leadership positions at AIA National. In 2017, she was elected to serve as an 2018-2020 at-large director. Grandstaff-Rice also chaired the Equity and Future of Architecture Committee from 2017-2020 and the Equity in Architecture Commission from 2015-2016.  In 2014, she was President of the Boston Society of Architects.

Grandstaff-Rice is a senior project manager at Perkins & Will in Boston. Her design work has spanned academic, hospitality, institutional, and commercial projects. She has a Bachelor of Architecture from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Master of Liberal Arts in Educational Technology from Harvard University.

Grandstaff-Rice added, “I am honored that I have been entrusted by our colleagues to be a temporary steward of AIA leadership and service to the profession.”

Learn more about Grandstaff-Rice on AIA’s website.

About AIA

Founded in 1857, AIA consistently works to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through more than 200 international, state and local chapters, AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public wellbeing.

AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation, and world. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards.