Architects Launch “SpeakUp” Advocacy and Action Training

by Jonathan McGaha | April 18, 2016 12:00 am

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today announced the opening of registration for its first-ever “SpeakUp” advocacy and action event, which will take place at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill on July 13-15 in Washington, D.C. http://www.aia.org/advocacy/AIAB107960#P88_7780[1]

SpeakUp is open to any AIA members who believe they can make a difference in the world through engaging in the electoral and legislative process at the national state or local levels. SpeakUp’s attendees will receive training from top political and policy experts on how to push legislation, develop policy messages and raise money in workshops and interactive role-playing exercises. Some attendees also will head to Capitol Hill to meet with their elected representatives and advocate for the AIA’s policy agenda.

“AIA members believe that advocating for the profession is one of the Institute’s highest priorities,” said AIA President Russ Davidson, FAIA. “SpeakUp will give architects the tools they need to be more active and engaged in the political and governmental processes, helping ensure they have a seat at the table when big policy decisions are made.”

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