Education Outreach Committee

The Education Outreach Committee (EO) serves as a hub connecting students, educators, design professionals, and the broader community to promote the value and impact of architecture. The committee is dedicated to expanding access to architectural education, fostering diverse talent, and building a strong pipeline for the profession while supporting civic engagement and community awareness.

Chair: Paola Muniz-Garcia, Assoc. AIA

This Committee supports our local communities through:

• Educational outreach and engagement with K–12 students and educators

• Increasing public awareness of architecture and its role in shaping safe, sustainable, and inclusive communities

• Presentations, workshops, and interactive events with schools and community partners

• Collaboration with the AIA El Paso Community Outreach Director and allied organizations

• Development of long-term, sustainable outreach initiatives and partnerships

The committee also facilitates the exchange of information, resources, and best practices among programs that support education and community engagement, while continuing to explore new and flexible ways to expand its impact.

Education Resources

State AIA - TxA

• Student Design Challenge - Texas Society of Architects (Submit by Oct. 9, 2025) 

National AIA

• AIA K-12 Initiatives

Local AEC Mentor Programs

• NAWIC.ORG 

• ACE Mentor Paso del Norte (El Paso, Texas) – ACE Mentor Program of America 

• IN//BORDER

EP High School Programs

• Architecture and Construction - EPISD Career and Technical Education

• El Dorado High School - Aztec Architecture Academy