NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF MINORITY ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS The mission of National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) is to champion diversity within the design professions by promoting the excellence, community engagement and professional development of its members. Our purpose is to foster communication, cooperation, solidarity and fellowship among minority students at the SoA.
BOARD Alyssa Mayorga Taylor Latimer Takumi Davis Gisselt Gomez Angela Castellano Lydia Randall Chase Kea
The 2018-19 executive board sought to achieve the goals of our organization by hosting a variety of activities. In October 2018, we sent six members to the NOMA National Conference to participate in the Barbara G. Laurie Student Design Competition, held in Chicago. In November, we held a Thanksgiving Dinner with AIAS to embody community and togetherness within the SoA. Beginning in the spring semester in time for internship hunting, we hosted a portfolio and resume review with members of NOMA Pittsburgh, an opportunity for professional development. At the 2019 SoA Design Awards, NOMAS was awarded the Alwin Cassens Jr. Memorial Fund in Architecture Prize to support our participation in a design competition addressing mixed-income housing. We ended out the year by presenting CMU NOMAS stoles to five graduating seniors that served the organization over their time at CMU.
B.Arch Ghalya Alsanea Anirudh Anand Yael Canaan Kerrian France Vanshika Gandotra Jason Garwood Giulia Giampapa Tanvi Harkare Lake Lewis Hannah Martinez Benita Nartey Emmanuel Nwandu Victoria Yong
As a new initiative, we launched MAP, the Minority Architect Project, to introduce the School of Architecture to design professionals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We were also recognized with a webpage on the NOMA National website. Monthly, we hosted general body meetings with professional advancement opportunities, stress relievers, and peer bonding. And most importantly, our members grew professional relationships and personal friendships through the 2018-19 year.
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M.Arch Chaz Barry Ever Clinton