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Immigrant Architect Coalition, Inc.
The Immigrant Architects Coalition (IAC) is a C501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to empowering immigrant architects in the United States. The IAC is a community of dedicated individuals with a shared mission to create a substantial and lasting influence.
This book is a comprehensive resource that compiles essential insights and practical advice from twenty-nine successful immigrant architects and designers from around the world. Covering topics from cultural acclimation to career development, this handbook serves as a road map to pursuing a thriving and inclusive career in the United States.
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Graciela Carrillo
Graciela Carrillo, AIA, originally from Colombia, immigrated to the United States in 2003. She is a Senior Manager at Nassau BOCES Facilities Services, coordinating the school’s capital and operational projects serving Nassau County school districts.
Gloria Kloter
Gloria Kloter, AIA, NCARB, CODIA, is an award-winning architect, founder and CEO of Glow Architects, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. She advocates for immigrants, women in architecture, and motherhood.
Gloria founded and chairs the WIA Committee Tampa Bay and is on the Board of Directors of the Immigrant Architects Coalition.
Oyuki Sulu
Oyuki is originally from Merida, Mexico, and relocated to Pittsburgh in 2012. Driven by her passion for design and a desire to make a positive impact on the built environment, Oyuki pursued her education at the Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Facultad de Arquitectura. There, she honed her skills and acquired a comprehensive understanding of architectural principles, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
Saakshi Terway
Originally from New Delhi, Saakshi Terway is a licensed architect working at Quinn Evans in Washington, DC. She has contributed to many featured mixed-use, multi-family, senior living, and adaptive reuse projects as a design professional. Saakshi graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a master’s degree in architecture and a certification in sustainable landscape design. Her interests lie in responsible and sustainable architecture that has a social impact on local and global communities.
Yu-Ngok Lo
Yu-Ngok Lo is the founding principal of YNL Architects, Inc. He was elevated to the AIA College of Fellows in 2020. Yu-Ngok’s work is published in various media such as ArchDaily, Hinge Magazine, CONDE, CommArch Magazine, and Hospitality-Interiors Magazine. He served on AIA COTE Award Juries, AIA Hong Kong Design Award Juries, NAHB Best In America Living Award Juries, American Residential Design Award Juries, and the AIA Long Island Design Award Juries.
