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>10%

Less than ten percent of licensed Architects nationally are people of color.

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>0.2%

Less than one percent of  Architects are African American women.

One hundred percent of NOMA members are committed to improving these statistics.

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100%

AB  UT US

WISCO NOMA was established in the Fall of 2019 in order to create a diverse network of Architects and Designers across the State of Wisconsin.  Our mission is to combat the disadvantages that prevent underrepresented populations from pursuing a career in Architecture or a related profession and provide resources to those interested in attaining accredited degrees and licenses. Our current members live and work primarily in the Madison or Milwaukee metropolitan areas.  We are constantly looking to expand to become a statewide network of support to serve as a stable foundation for current and future designers of color in the State of Wisconsin.

Our Mission Statement

Wisco NOMA works to create programming and foster communication exclusively for charitable,  scientific, social, and educational purposes. We facilitate collaboration and promote the design and  development of living, working, and recreational environments of the highest quality for all people, and  encourage the profession to do the same. We fight discrimination and other selection policies being  used by public and private sector clients to restrict minority architects' participation in design and construction unfairly. We act as a clearinghouse for information and a voice of negotiation and support  for minority architects. In doing these things, we strive to be a useful source of motivation and  inspiration for minority youth and maintain an active role in the education of new architects. We  encourage the establishment of coalitions of member firms and individuals and maintain a high level of professionalism on behalf of all minority architects on matters affecting their work and their  communities. We work with local, state, and national governments on issues affecting the physical  development of neighborhoods and communities, as our goal is to create, encourage, and maintain  relationships with people whose work affects the physical and social environment.  

Exec Board

MEET OUR EXEC B ARD

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PRESIDENT

Rafeeq Asad

JLA Architects

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VICE PRESIDENT

Taruna Gupta

NOMA

Senior Associate & Planner

HGA 

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IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Marion Clendenen-Acosta

NOMA, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, EDAC

Project Leader,

Associate Principal at Kahler Slater

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TREASURER

Teonna N. Cooksey

NOMA, APA

Moody Nolan, Inc.

(New York)

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SECRETARY

Rana Malik

NOMA, AIA

Project Designer

PARLIAMENTARIAN

To be Elected

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OUR SUPP RTING

MEMBERS

FIND OUT M RE

WISCO NOMA is always looking to expand our network and reach more individuals, entrepreneurs, and firms.  Contact us to learn more about how you can get involved in our activities.

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