Message from the President
ALEXANDRA KOVENAT
AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C
Chroma Architecture
JANUARY 2025
My name is Alexandra (Alex) Kovenat and I am honored to be your 2025 Chapter President! I am humbled and excited to represent more than 750 members across 7 counties.
The Chapter and Foundation Board have been hard at work planning a full slate of very inspiring and interesting programming for our members. We encourage you to get involved by attending our events and participating in our many committees. Please be sure to introduce yourself to me and my fellow Board members at events throughout the year – we’d love to meet you.
On January 30th, I will be in Albany participating in the AIA New York State Leadership Council Meeting with other Chapter Presidents across the State. We will be charged with identifying opportunities for professional development, leadership and advocacy within our State.
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Inspiration
Inspiration is a theme that I’d like to share and discuss throughout the year. For myself, traveling to a new place and seeing a fantastic building has always been a source of inspiration. Please tag #aiawhv for things or places that inspire you!
Upcoming Event
Photo from Le Chateau’s website
I’m excited that our upcoming Codes Seminar will be held at the historic Le Chateau in South Salem, New York on Wednesday February 5. I recently visited this facility for the first time and was inspired by the woodwork, century old details and 25 acres of beautiful landscaping. Please join us for a full morning including a tour with KG+D, breakfast with sponsors and our annual Codes Seminar with Erica Kreiger. We’d love to see a big turn out – please encourage your friends and office mates to join us! Click the link below for Tickets:
Calendar
Our website always has the latest and greatest information of where and when events are taking place. It is also the place to get tickets. https://www.aiawhv.org/
In addition, we will be sending out a physical calendar as we have been doing in the last few years. This year, we have a special crafting calendar that we’d love for you to post on one of our social media pages. Please reach out to us if you haven’t received a copy by the middle of February. We will also have extras on hand at the Codes Seminar.
To an inspirational 2025 for all!
Alexandra Kovenat