Minneapolis, MN—Jakiel Y. Sanders, RA, NOMA, NCARB, of Atlanta, was elected as an at-large director at the National Council of Architectural Registration Board’s (NCARB) Annual Business Meeting. As a member of the Board of Directors, Sanders will provide the perspective of a practitioner and community advocate.
Sanders first volunteered for NCARB in 2019 as a member of the Re-Think Tank (now called the Recently Licensed Architect Roundtable). Since then, he has served on the Experience and Examination committees, including two terms as chair of the Experience Committee. Sanders has also been a member of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) since 2006 as a student representative, going on to serve as the founding parliamentarian for the Cleveland chapter from 2014-2016.
An active member in his community, Sanders chairs the Architecture Foundation of Georgia board, after serving as at-large director and vice chair. He is also the co-chair for the board of the Open Architecture Collaborative (OAC), a network of architects dedicated to empowering communities through inclusive and sustainable design. In 2023, Sanders was selected as a recipient of OAC’s Equity in Practice Fellowship.
Sanders is currently a principal at Robert P. Madison International, Inc., based in Cleveland, Ohio, where he started his career as an intern and where he continues the legacy of mentorship and licensure support. He earned a Bachelor of Architecture from Tuskegee University. Sanders holds the NCARB Certificate for national reciprocity and is licensed to practice architecture in Ohio and Georgia.
About NCARB
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards’ membership is made up of the architectural licensing boards of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. NCARB, in collaboration with these boards, facilitates the licensure and credentialing of architects to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
To achieve these goals, NCARB works with its Member Boards and volunteers to develop and facilitate standards for licensure, including the national examination and experience program. NCARB also recommends regulatory guidelines for licensing boards and helps architects expand their professional reach through the NCARB Certificate. Connect with NCARB on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.
