Joan Pomaranc is a longtime member of the AIA Chicago staff. After serving as Program Director for many years, she is now the Senior Director of Advocacy and Special Projects. In line with the chapter’s Strategic Plan, advocacy efforts include enhancing relationships between the chapter and local government; supporting the continuation of the Chicago Building Code update; developing key initiatives …
Jen Masengarb, Assoc. AIA, is the Executive Director of AIA Chicago.Trained as an architect, her 20+ year career has been devoted to advocating for the profession and meaningfully connecting the public with the built environment around them. Masengarb joined AIA Chicago in spring 2021 following three years at the Danish Architecture Center in Copenhagen where she focused on expanding DAC’s …
Allison Garwood Freedland is the Director of Outreach for AIA Chicago and joined the chapter in 2008. She is passionate about creating and cultivating opportunities for discovery and connection, particularly through K-16 driven programming. Allison spearheaded the resurrection and re-development of the Architects in Schools Initiative and works closely with the Chapter’s Community Engagement Committee to manage the program. In …
Kirstin Osgood, Director of Sales and Development at AIA Chicago, is experienced in sales, fundraising, event production, coalition building, campaign communication, grassroots advocacy, and state-level lobbying. She is passionate about cultivating strategic partnerships. Prior to joining AIA Chicago, Kirstin worked as a sponsorship and fundraising consultant for clients that included Common Pantry, Jam Productions, Summerfest, and Illinois Tourism Alliance. She also …
Steve Riforgiato is the Director of Membership and Data Analytics for AIA Chicago – A lifelong fan of architecture, urbanism, and historic preservation, Steve joined AIA Chicago in the winter of 2008 as the Membership Manager for the chapter after working for The Glessner House Museum. Prior to this, Steve spent over 20 years in the entertainment industry as a …