Installation of the 2026 Officers & Board of Directors: Top Row (l to r): Russell Davidson, FAIA, 2007 AIANYS President and 2016 AIA President, installs Jeffrey Pawlowski, AIA as the 2026 AIANYS President; Officers and Board of Directors recite their oath as they are installed as the 2026 AIANYS Officers and Board of Directors. Middle Row (l to r) Andrew Harding, AIA, 2025 AIANYS President, places the President’s medal on 2026 AIANYS President Jeffrey Pawlowski, AIA; the 2026 AIANYS Officers and Board of Directors; Immediate Past President Andrew Harding, AIA, President Jeffrey Pawlowski, AIA and President-Elect Tonja Adair, AIA. Bottom Row (l to r): Jeffrey Pawlowski, AIA, giving his acceptance speech; the 2026 Board; 2026 President, Jeffrey Pawlowski, AIA presents 2025 AIANYS President Andrew Harding, AIA, with a certificate of appreciation for his service.
February 3, 2026 — The American Institute of Architects (AIA) New York State is pleased to announce its 2026 Officers and Board of Directors. This accomplished group of architects and design professionals will lead the organization in its mission to advocate for the profession, serve its members, and advance the value of architecture in shaping a better New York.
“I am honored to serve as President of AIA New York State and to work alongside such a dedicated and talented leadership team,” said Jeffrey Pawlowski, AIA, 2026 President. “As we look ahead, we remain focused on supporting our members, strengthening the voice of architects across New York State, and addressing the critical issues shaping our built environment — from resilient communities to the evolving role of design in public life.”
The AIA New York State Board of Directors and Officers are responsible for setting the organization’s strategic direction, overseeing programs and initiatives, and representing the interests of members statewide.
The 2026 AIA New York State Officers are:
President – Jeffrey Pawlowski, AIA
President-Elect – Tonja Adair, AIA
Immediate Past President – Andrew Harding, AIA
Vice President, Government Advocacy – Paul McDonnell, AIA
Vice President, Communications & Public Awareness – Caitlin Daly, AIA
Vice President, Professional Development – Jacqueline Velez, AIA
Treasurer – Andrew Schuster, AIA
Secretary – Jacob Rivalsi, AIA
The 2026 AIA New York State Board of Directors includes:
Eric Anderson, AIA
Heidi L. Blau, FAIA
Casey Crossley, AIA
Christopher Fagan, AIA
Patrick H. Flynn, AIA
Marjorie Goldberg, AIA
Linda P. Infante, Assoc. AIA
Alexandra Kovenat, AIA
Andrea Lamberti, FAIA
Gustavo Lima, AIA
Olga Salnikova, Assoc. AIA
Lindsay Schmidt, AIA
Marilu Tibana, Assoc. AIA
Jay Woodcock, AIA
Kelly Yahi, AIA