Chapter News

In honor of International Women’s History Month, VANOMA is pleased to celebrate our very first woman President! Learn more about Crystal.

Read more about Hampton University architecture student and artist, Trajan Baker, who recently completed a study abroad program in Ghana.

On Sept. 21, 2023, VANOMA hosted Mira Abdalla, an Egyptian-American designer at VMDO and participant of the AIA VA's ELA Class of 2023.

On August 24, 2023, VANOMA hosted Aria Marie Hill, MArch II Candidate at Harvard GSD, Virginia Tech Alumna, and NOMAS leader. Read more.

On May 15, 2023, we hosted founding board member, Kendell Nicholson, a licensed educator, trained designer, and avid researcher. Read more.

In honor of Architecture Month, VANOMA hosted Erin Young Agdinaoay, a Filipino-American architect at WPA in Norfolk, VA. Read more.

On March 16, 2023, in honor of National Women's History Month, VANOMA hosted Kim Smith – the first female Principal & Owner of VMDO.

On February 16, Sonny Joy-Hogg shared his journey as a designer at Baskervill, which earned him an Emerging Professional Award from AIA VA.

On January 19, Ashleigh shared her story as a designer, educator, and community volunteer. Read more about her top five takeaways.

On June 16th, Willie shared his career path, broken into four chapters and including 10 lessons that define him as an architect.

Join us in wishing VANOMA's founding President, Kenneth Martin, a fond farewell as he returns to North Carolina.

On Mar. 31st, Sidney shared his career journey, and how he managed to evolve and thrive even when others didn't initially see his potential.

On Feb. 17th, Burt shared with us his work and its relationship to the Black experience. Take a listen to the conversation here.

Focusing on the next generation, we closed out 2021 with a Spotlight event dedicated to students across our four NOMAS chapters. Read more.

Lewis is a Virginia Tech masters student with a thesis focused on community narratives and the legacy of African American education.