AIA Winston-Salem is comprised of approximately 120 members, predominantly located in Forsyth County. Our section’s territory extends to include architects in various Northwestern counties including, Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Caldwell, Davie, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yadkin.
About Us
“AIA Winston-Salem operates as a voice for the architecture profession, dedicated to serving its members, advancing their value, and improving the quality of the built environment.”
2025 Board of Directors
Nisha Prasad, AIA
President-Elect
Friend Design and Architecture
Nate Johnson, AIA
Secretary
Michael Graves Architecture
Kellie Overberg, AIA
Engagement & Outreach Director
CJMW Architecture
Carrigan Doble, AIA
Past President
STITCH Design Shop
🌟 2026 Leadership Summit kicked off with #AIAHillDay — bringing architects from across the country to Capitol Hill to meet directly with members of Congress and advocate for the future of our profession and the communities we serve.![]()
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Because advocacy and architecture go hand in hand — shaping policies that foster safer, more equitable, and more connected built environments.![]()
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Key issues on the table today included expanding federal loan access for architecture students, protecting design freedom and our nation’s significant civic buildings, advancing legislation to address the housing crisis, and strengthening Section 179D of the Tax Code to support high-performance design.![]()
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Design doesn’t stop at the drawing board — it shows up in the rooms where decisions are made. Winston Salem is proud to have President Elect @rianncrissman representing the chapter along side @ncnoma @aia_charlotte @aiawilmington @aiatriangle @ncarchitecture 🌟
Joshua Bell of TSE Coatings/TNEMEC will be presenting on Fluid Applied Coatings on February 24th! RSVP to president@aiawinstonsalem.org - Join us!