essays
“Studying the numbers”
PARLOUR
An essay about my researching and reporting on the licensure status of African American women architects, with numbers doubling over that period
“Where Are the Architects That Look Like Me?” – discussing diversity in the architecture profession in 20 on 20/20 Vision: Perspectives on Diversity and Design. (2003)
A collection of 10 peer-reviewed and 10 invited essays on diversity in the design profession by interns, educators, senior practitioners and international designers. Written as part of 2003 Diversity Conference in Boston.
“Riding the Vortex.”
NOW WHAT?! Advocacy Activism and Alliance in American Architecture Since 1968
An essay about the series of conference sessions highlighting the stories of African American women architects.
“EQxD Get Real: Be Willing to Listen
Recognizing our Privilege & Bias”
Essay for Equity by Design blog Get Real Series.
“Diversity Matters: 2014 Statistics of African American Architects”
YAF CONNECTION 1302
An expansion of my blog post about the number of African-American architects licensed in 2014 published in the April 2015 edition of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Young Architects Forum (YAF) CONNECTION magazine.
“Stepping Off the Merry-Go-Round: A Rose Fellow Chooses Community Design”
Bridging the Gap: Public-Interest Architectural Internships
By Georgia Bizios, Katie Wakeford (2011)
Collection of 19 essays from contributors sharing different perspectives on public-interest architectural internships, the book presents opinions of licensed architects practicing in the field to interns describing their experiences as students.
articles
“Alumni basketball game for fun and funds.”
Village News. (May 21, 2015.)
“Virginia State University breaks ground on new Multipurpose Center.”
Village News. (Dec 18, 2013.)
“Virginia State convocation center could spur growth in Ettrick.”
Village News. (Mar 06, 2013.)
“40 Years Later:” Why NOMA Still Matters
PBCD News.
A publication of the Planning and the Black Community Division of the American Planning Association (APA). (Winter 2013)
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Architecture, Wealth and Community Design”– how architects can influence creation of affordable housing, NOMA Magazine (Fall 2008)
“Getting Our Hands Dirty” introducing vermicomposting to an architecture office, FORWARD (2005)
blog
Signs that gentrification is coming
Visitacion Valley Library weeks before completion I like my neighborhood. I am pretty sure that a lot of the people who live here would say the same thing. It's not the busiest or the hot spot where everyone comes; in fact it's not even on most maps that outsiders see...
What safety net?
Lately I have been thinking about the whole set up of nonprofit, community work in light of the the financial times we are in. I have been asking myself how did we get to a state that Wall Street CEOs, who don't make any tangible product, earn so much more than...
Speech to Virginia Girl Scouts
Photo by Francine WilliamsI had the wonderful opportunity to speak at the Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia's 2011 Girl Leadership Recognition Ceremony April 9, 2011. This is the GS council that I grew up in and helped shape me into the person I am. It was a...
When you can’t go home
I've been thinking a lot about home lately. Maybe it's all the crisis happening all over the world - Japan, LIbya, Egypt...Maybe it's that excitement about 5 teams from my home state making it the March Madness Dance and one looking like a Cinderella.....Maybe it's...
Shared experience: Girl Scout cookies
Yumm! February and March is one of the best times of the year. Young girls get to try their sales skills, math skills, organizations skills and probably their parents' patience during the annual Girls Scout Cookie sale. For a little over six months, I have been...
AA women architects: starting 2011 off big
Photo by Hannah BrombergThe start of 2011 has been great for African American women architects. They are getting awards, starting new ventures, and having an impact on the design community. Here are a few highlights. Sharon Sutton, FAIA has been named the 2011 Whitney...