We spoke with DC-based project architect Kumi Wickramanayaka, AIA, LEED AP, about her experiences throughout her journey to licensure and advice for emerging professionals navigating the professionals as immigrants.

Nearly a decade later, we had a chance to catch up with Georgia-based and Haitian-born architect Ralph Raymond, AIA, NOMA, NCARB.

DC-based architect and designer Dandi Zhang, AIA, WELL AP, shares her experiences leveraging personal strengths while pursuing a career in architecture and offers advice for emerging professionals.

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Senior project architect Martin A. Padilla shares how he overcame obstacles throughout his licensure journey and gives advice for emerging professionals.

Pourita Das shares her journey to licensure as an ESL candidate and offers tips for other immigrants and international architects looking to earn a license in the U.S.

Check out Pennsylvania project architect Parva Markiw’s journey to licensure as an ESL candidate and strides to push diversity within the profession!

Architect and licensing advisor Gabriella Bermea shares her commitment to community engagement and offers advice for aspiring architects.

Learn how Apurva Purandare navigated licensure in the U.S. and how she leverages her experience to advocate for other immigrants in the architecture profession.

Learn about the architect’s advocacy efforts for Black and POC youth, plus his journey to becoming licensed.