Our Mission Statement
To establish a collaborative group initiative where women architects can gather to foster relationships with other females in the design industry.  Together we will establish a network of peers where career building and job enhancement will be supported as we increase the visibility of women in the field of architecture.

Membership
The WIA group is under the umbrella of the AIA Tampa Bay.  You are not required to be a member of the AIA to join, and there are no dues.  There are over 100 women on the WIA membership list, including architects, interior designers, landscape architects, engineers, contractors, building professionals, and others.  

Steering Committee Members
All volunteers - Kim Albritton, Kelly LS Alio, Susan KlausSmith, Dawn Mages, Cathy Svercl, Christina Wilson.   

Stay Up To Date
Please check our website page for updates and events.  

"An Informal Affair" Luncheon Series

Informal Networking Events For Women Design Professionals Around the Bay 
All are invited to attend WIA upcoming networking events. Occurring at various locations throughout the Tampa Bay area, these are intended to provide an informal venue to meet and interact with fellow colleagues in the A/E/C community. We are especially interested in meeting our fellow Landscape Architects, Engineers, Interior Designers, Contractors, and Building Officials.

WIA Members please RSVP directly to the E-vite(s) sent to you later this week.

Thurs August 12th 11:30am networking, 12:00pm - 1:00pm lunch
South Tampa - Square 1 Burgers, 3701 N Henderson Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609 - 813.414.0101
www.square1burgers.com
(Because of our large group, please park at Bonefish Grill across the street.)

Fri August 13th 11:30am networking, 12:00pm - 1:00pm lunch
Joint Sarasota-Bradenton - Stonewood Grill, 5415 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34201
www.stonewoodgrill.com         
Easily reached from I-75.  Parking on-site. 941.355.3315

Thurs August 19th 11:30am networking, 12:00pm - 1:00pm lunch
Terrace Grill @ The Terrace Hotel, 329 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801
www.terracehotel.com    
Free street parking.   863.688.0800

Fri August 20th 11:30am networking, 12:00pm - 1:00pm lunch
The Hangar Restaurant, Albert Whitted Airport, 540 First St SE, St Pete, FL 33701
www.thehangarstpete.com  
Free parking on-site. 727.823.7767


Stay Up To Date
Please check our website page for updates and events.  
http://www.aiatampabay.com/re_co_wia.html