WiA

The Women in Architecture (WiA) Committee of the AIA El Paso, is a small group aimed to frame the conversation around the promotion of BIPOC and women leaders within the design and building profession through mentorship, education, and networking.

Karla Murillo

Stephanie Barrios-Urrieta

WiA El Paso Scholarship in Memory of Mabel Welch

The AIA El Paso Women in Architecture Scholarship, will support a female architecture student in financial need from the El Paso area. Students from our region often face unique challenges. Many are first generation college students, come from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, or traverse our international border daily to attend class. 

The scholarship is in memory of Mabel Clair Vanderburg Welch (1890) to honor her legacy as a woman, mother, wife, and pioneer. She distinguished herself as the first registered woman architect in El Paso and as the second in the state of Texas. In 1959, in recognition of her long and distinguished career, Welch became a Fellow in the Society of American Registered Architects. The mission for this scholarship is to promote a more equitable, prosperous, and diverse profession within the El Paso community 

Thank you for the consideration and we hope that you will agree that your investment will benefit efforts our local chapter is making in the community.

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This month, we introduce Daniela Quesada, the City Architect for the City of El Paso, where she runs the City Design Lab, that focuses on community-led design of signature quality of life facilities, urban design interventions, and long-range plannin
Please join us Thursday April 25th at 6:00 pm for WiA El Paso first mixer of the year at International Bar's Rooftop!. Special thanks to fmg El Paso for sponsoring this event. . . . . #wia #womeninarchitecture #springmixer #aia #aiaelpaso
✨Thank you to all the students, architecture firms, and university staff who participated in making our recent TTU Career Fair a success! 🙌✨From insightful discussions to valuable networking opportunities, it was a day filled with excitement and pos
🌟A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our Lunch with an Architect event! 🥪 👷🏻‍♀️👷🏽🌟 A special shoutout to the architects for sharing their expertise and wisdom with us and a heartfelt gratitude to @txlighting 💡 for their generous
Join us Friday April 12 at 12:15 pm for the Women in Architecture monthly meeting. All are welcome. . . . . #womeninarchitecture #wia #aiaelpaso #wiaelpaso 8w
This month, we introduce Diana Corrales, an architect from Ciudad Juarez. Diana's interest in architecture was sparked by her discovery of Antoni Gaudí and his unique architectural style, which she found captivating. Her passion for architec
The upcoming WiA Career Fair at Texas Tech El Paso will provide a platform for students to engage with leading architectural firms, gain insights into the industry, and foster meaningful connections. We are very excited to share this year's line-up
The upcoming WiA Career Fair at Texas Tech El Paso will provide a platform for students to engage with leading architectural firms, gain insights into the industry, and foster meaningful connections. We are very excited to share this year's line-up

Women in Architecture supports our local communities through:

  • Participating volunteer opportunities

  • Strengthening relationships with community leaders through skilled training workshops on home repair

  • Mentorship of women students and emerging professionals in the El Paso community through activities such as resume and portfolio reviews, professional headshots, and software training

  • Educational outreach of local schools such as the Young Women’s STEAM Research and Preparatory Academy, EPCC, and Texas Tech

  • Support group on mental wellness

  • Annual WiA Speed Mentoring - Roundtable

  • Aim to positively influence women in the AEC industry

ALL are welcome! *AIA membership not required to join and get involved.

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