FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ATLANTA – January 31, 2025 – AIA Georgia is pleased to announce the 2025 class of Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program (CKLDP). This competitive program aims to train and inspire the next generation of leaders in architecture through a series of seven sessions focused on such topics as political engagement, civic leadership and community engagement, business development, professional practice and equity, diversity and inclusion. Please join us in welcoming the 2025 CKLDP class:
Christian Coles | CHASM Architecture
Michael Coulter |Milling Land Design
Chomzy Ezeobi, Assoc. AIA | Gensler
Bradley Green, AIA | Niles Bolton Associates
Anthony Grisafi, AIA | McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture
Coleman Hancock, AIA |CHASM Architecture
Caroline Isenberg, Assoc. AIA | DTJ Design, Inc
Samuel Kim, AIA | Cooper Carry
Kyle McCormick | PBK
Keilani Patton, Assoc. AIA | Goodwin Mills Cawood
Sophia Rodriguez, AIA | Architecture 101
Cody Smith, AIA | Seay, Seay & Litchfield Architects, PC
Phone “Karen” Tran, Assoc. AIA | Harrison Design
Jiayu Zhao, AIA | The Beck Group
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About Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program
Christopher Kelley, AIA was an active member of the Washington, D.C. architectural community. He was a respected leader within the Institute as well as within Gensler’s Washington office. Through his volunteer efforts, he participated and contributed to initiatives and programs centered on supporting emerging professionals. In 2010, Christopher was honored with the AIA Young Architects Award for which the jury stated, “Christopher has proven himself a young leader within and around the AIA, a real example for other young professionals.” After his sudden passing in 2012, this program was created by the D.C. AIA chapter to continue his legacy of leadership and activism. Learn more about the Christopher Kelley Leadership Program at http://www.aiaga.org/ckldp