2027 Leadership Election Candidates

09.17.26 marks the publication of candidates running for 2027 AIA California Leadership positions.

Find the candidates, positions they are running for, and candidate statements, by scrolling below.

AIA California’s Board of Directors votes for these positions on Friday, 11.13.26, at the organization’s Annual Board of Directors Meeting.

Candidates may also choose to be nominated from the floor on 11.13.26. (For more information contact AIA California Executive Vice-President NDennis@aiacalifornia.org)

LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES

(please click on the name to view their candidate profile)

Open PositionsTerm(s)Description
First Vice President/President-Elect2027

Amy Eliot, AIA

Katee Chard, AIA

Vice President (2 Open Positions)2027-2028


Jessica Orlando, AIA
Ismar Enriques, AIA
Ian Merker, AIA

Vice President of CA CACE2027Ivonne Schley
Vice President (Emerging Professional)2027-2028Open/Floor Nomination
Emerging Professional North2027-2028Open/Floor Nomination
Emerging Professional South2027Open/Floor Nomination
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