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DCNOMA is an organization comprised of architects, designers, preservationists, students, teachers and concerned individuals who believe in using the built environment as a medium for change and inspiration. DCNOMA’s mission is to serve and promote the interests of underrepresented groups in the design profession and community at large within the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia areas. DCNOMA

accomplishes these goals through Professional Education programs, Public Advocacy, Community Service Projects, Partnership with Allied Organizations, Student Support and Promotion of the Design Profession to the youth of today.

Amazing event in honor of Men’s Health Month last night with DCNOMA. Our members gathered at Spartan Surfaces to talk, s...
06/03/2026

Amazing event in honor of Men’s Health Month last night with DCNOMA. Our members gathered at Spartan Surfaces to talk, share and highlight their physical and mental health.

This conversation was a reminder that being strong doesn’t mean carrying everything by yourself. Men face real pressures—from work and finances to family responsibilities and expectations around masculinity. It’s okay to talk about stress, ask for help, and lean on your community. Checking in on yourself and the men around you can make a bigger difference than you think. Let’s keep breaking the stigma, one conversation at a time.

Happy June! DCNOMA has some great activities in store for this month. Starting tomorrow! Join us on June 2 from 5:30–8:3...
06/01/2026

Happy June! DCNOMA has some great activities in store for this month. Starting tomorrow!

Join us on June 2 from 5:30–8:30 PM for our Men’s Mental Health Workshop, where we’ll create space for meaningful conversations around wellness, support, and personal growth. Whether you’re looking to expand your network or engage in impactful dialogue, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

Later this month, we’re excited to honor history and culture with our Harriet Tubman Juneteenth Bus Trip on June 27. This experience offers a chance to reflect, learn, and celebrate the legacy of freedom while connecting with fellow members and supporters. Be sure to reserve your spot and join us for a memorable day of exploration and community.

And there’s still time to leave your mark on DCNOMA! We’ve extended the deadline for our T-Shirt Design Competition, giving creatives additional time to submit their original designs. If you’ve been thinking about entering, now is your chance. Check out the details, register for upcoming events, and stay connected through the link in our bio. We can’t wait to see you this month! Juneteenth MentalHealthMatters BlackArchitects DMVEvents

06/01/2026

A wonderful evening of culture, community, and conversation at DCNOMA’s Taste & Trace: AANHPI Diaspora in Architecture.

Thank you to our panelists, Eleanor Choi, Ahmed Zaman, and Brittney Sooksengdao, for sharing thoughtful reflections on sponsorship, stewardship, mentorship, lived experience, and navigating today’s professional landscape. The conversation highlighted leadership with empathy, preserving cultural legacy, staying connected to one’s homeland, and using your voice to uplift others.

One theme that resonated throughout the evening was hope—especially in seeing the next generation of architects shaping the future of our profession. And of course, attendees enjoyed the incredible diversity of food that celebrated cultures from across Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this meaningful celebration of identity, heritage, and design.

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05/26/2026

Stories of migration, culture, identity, and design all leave traces in the built environment.

Join DCNOMA this Thursday for Taste & Trace: AAPI Diaspora & Heritage in Architecture — an evening of conversation, reflection, and community at the DAC.

Link in bio to register.

DC NOMA is proud to spotlight Brittney Sooksengdao, AIA, NOMA, WELL AP Sooksengdao, a leader using design, advocacy, and...
05/20/2026

DC NOMA is proud to spotlight Brittney Sooksengdao, AIA, NOMA, WELL AP Sooksengdao, a leader using design, advocacy, and mentorship to create more inclusive and empowering spaces within the profession and beyond! A little bit about Brittney Sooksengdao, AIA, NOMA, WELL AP:

🔹 Associate at Gensler (Washington, DC)
🔹 Southeast Regional Co-Lead of Gensler’s Global Inclusion Committees spanning 8 offices
🔹 Architect focused on wellness, equity, workplace interiors, and human-centered design
🔹 Former NCAA Division I Varsity Gymnast at Yale University

Leadership & Professional Development
 🔹 Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program (CKLDP) 2023 Scholar
🔹 Associate AIA
🔹 WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP)
🔹 Founder and facilitator of a monthly equity and inclusion workshop series at Gensler
🔹 Co-founder and co-editor of a publication focused on dismantling unconscious bias in design
🔹 Featured guest on Yale Women’s Leadership Initiative’s Pass Her the Mic podcast and additional architectural interviews discussing mentorship, athletics, and workplace design

Education & Mentorship
 🔹 Master of Architecture, Virginia Tech
🔹 Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, Yale University
🔹 First-generation college graduate and proud daughter of Lao refugees
🔹 Mentor and advocate focused on expanding access and representation within architecture and design, bridging education, wellness, and design equity

Visit out website for the full Spotlight

Mental health is part of professional health — and DC NOMA is creating space for the men of our community to talk about ...
05/19/2026

Mental health is part of professional health — and DC NOMA is creating space for the men of our community to talk about it.
Designing Balance: Men’s Mental Health Workshop is an intentional evening built around dialogue, mentorship, and shared experience. Hosted in partnership with Spartan Surfaces, this event brings together men across our chapter to build real connection, support mental wellness, and strengthen the bonds that make our community resilient.
Whether you’re navigating the pressures of practice, managing work-life balance, or simply looking to connect with peers in a more meaningful way — this evening is for you.

Register at the link in bio!

Date: June 2, 2026
Time: 5:30–8:30 PM
Location: Spartan Surfaces | 1203 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

✨ About Brittney:
 🔹 Associate Architect at Gensler (Washington, DC)
 🔹 Southeast Regional Co-Lead of Gensler’s Global I...
05/18/2026

✨ About Brittney:
 🔹 Associate Architect at Gensler (Washington, DC)
 🔹 Southeast Regional Co-Lead of Gensler’s Global Inclusion Committees spanning 8 offices
 🔹 Architectural designer focused on wellness, equity, workplace interiors, and human-centered design
 🔹 Former NCAA Division I Varsity Gymnast at Yale University

Leadership & Professional Development:
 🔹 Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program (CKLDP) 2023 Scholar
 🔹 Associate AIA
 🔹 WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP)
 🔹 Founder and facilitator of a monthly equity and inclusion workshop series at Gensler
 🔹 Co-founder and co-editor of a publication focused on dismantling unconscious bias in design
 🔹 Featured guest on Yale Women’s Leadership Initiative’s Pass Her the Mic podcast and additional architectural interviews discussing mentorship, athletics, and workplace design

Education & Mentorship:
 🔹 Master of Architecture, Virginia Tech
 🔹 Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, Yale University
 🔹 First-generation college graduate and proud daughter of Lao refugees
 🔹 Mentor and advocate focused on expanding access and representation within architecture and design
 🔹 Advocate for mentorship initiatives bridging education, wellness, and design equity

DC NOMA is proud to spotlight Brittney Sooksengdao, a leader using design, advocacy, and mentorship to create more inclusive and empowering spaces within the profession and beyond.

DCNOMA is excited to close out May with a series of events focused on professional growth, advocacy, culture, and commun...
05/14/2026

DCNOMA is excited to close out May with a series of events focused on professional growth, advocacy, culture, and community connection across the DMV.

✨ Join us this month for:

• CEU Virtual Event Session 04
Explore “Embodied Carbon Part 1: CMU & Carbon Reduction” and gain insight into carbon sequestration in dry-cast concrete masonry systems.

• DC Mayoral Candidates Forum
Hear directly from DC mayoral candidates as they discuss the future of transportation, land use, and the built environment in Washington, DC.

• Taste & Trace: AANHPI Diaspora in Architecture
Join us at the DAC for an evening celebrating AANHPI voices in architecture through dynamic conversations, food, culture, and community.

Whether you’re a student, emerging professional, designer, planner, or community advocate, these events are designed to connect our members through dialogue, education, and shared experiences.

🔗 Visit the DCNOMA website for additional details and registration information. Link in bio.

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TASTE + TRACEAANHPI Diaspora in ArchitectureJoin DCNOMA at the District Architecture Center for an unforgettable evening...
05/14/2026

TASTE + TRACE
AANHPI Diaspora in Architecture

Join DCNOMA at the District Architecture Center for an unforgettable evening celebrating culture, creativity, food, and the powerful voices shaping the future of architecture and design. 🌏🏛️✨
In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re proud to introduce the panelists leading this important conversation on representation, identity, and equity in architecture and design:

Eleanor Choi, AIA, LEED AP BD-C  
Principal | SmithGroup

Ahmed Zaman, AIA  
Managing Director | ZDS Architecture & Interiors

Brittney Sooksengdao, AIA, NOMA, WELL AP  
Associate | Gensler

These three incredible voices will explore how heritage and lived experience shape our profession — and what it takes to build a more equitable future in design.

Thursday, May 28th | 6:00–8:30PM
📍 District Architecture Center

Also expect an evening featuring:

Cultural performances by the Cambodian Buddhist Society, Inc.

Delicious food inspired by cultures across Asia, Hawaii, and the Pacific Islands

Networking with professionals across architecture, design, and allied industries

Pending CEU Credit available.

TICKETS
$10 — NOMA & AIA Members
$20 — Non-Members

Register Now! Link in bio

New voices. New perspectives. New conversations. ✨DCNOMA’s blog platform continues to highlight the stories, ideas, and ...
05/11/2026

New voices. New perspectives. New conversations. ✨
DCNOMA’s blog platform continues to highlight the stories, ideas, and experiences shaping our design community. From thoughtful reflections on culture and space to upcoming features from our talented members, we’re excited to keep amplifying the voices within our network.

Last month’s feature shares architect Ahmed Mostafa’s perspective on design, culture, and the spaces between, offering insight into the ways identity and lived experience shape the built environment.

We’re also excited to announce an upcoming blog post by DCNOMA member Dasanie Peña, whose feature will continue the conversation through a fresh lens and emerging perspective within the profession. Stay tuned for the next issue and more stories from the voices shaping the future of design.

Interested in contributing your own ideas or perspective? We’d love to hear from you — your story could be next.

Read more at districtnoma.org/blog — link in bio.

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