Community Mission
The mission of the Architectural Practice Community is to promote architectural practice within SAME, broaden the organization’s exposure in the architectural community, and recruit more architects, along with expanding networking and mentoring opportunities.
Community Chair
Catherine Otis
AIA, NCARB, exp Federal, Chantilly, VA
Organization Structure
Vice Chair for Collaboration with AIA:
- LTC H.W.Hugh Darville, AIA, PMP, Deputy Commander, USACE Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, AL
Vice Chair for Professional Education Programs:
- Jose Matute, AIA, Miami, FL
Vice Chair for Communication:
- Laura Lavelle, AIA, PMP, Jacobs, Dallas, TX
Vice Chair for Collaboration among SAME local posts
- Catherine Otis, AIA, NCARB, exp Federal, Chantilly, VA
Vice Chair for Collaboration among SAME Communities of Interest
- Yvonne Lee, R.A., AIA, NCARB, M.SAME, Chief of Project Management, 10 CES/CENM, US Air Force Academy, CO
Vice Chair for Annual Design Awards
- J.J. Tang, FAIA, F.SAME, LEED AP, VP, Director of Federal Facilities, HDR
- Paula J. Loomis, PhD, FAIA, FSAME, AICP, LEED AP, SAP, Director of Research, Senior Architect, Senior Planner, The Urban Collaborative, LLC
Vice Chair for Urbahn Medal & JETC Sessions
- David Packard, RA, F.SAME
SAME National Webinars
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Safeguarding Strategies: A Deep Dive into Department of Defense Cybersecurity Compliance
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and security, the Department of Defense (DOD) holds a paramount responsibility to safeguard sensitive information and critical systems from cyber threats. -
SAME National Leadership Opportunities
Have you ever considered taking on a national leadership role within SAME? SAME wants to increase the number and diversity of key leader position candidates in order to ensure a consistent pipeline of qualified candidates. -
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Closing the Gap Between Where You Are and Where You Are Going
Do you have challenges, risks, and obstacles, or are they opportunities? While the word opportunity means several things to SAME’s members, above all it denotes a mindset. In this webinar, we will share some research and discuss an opportunity mindset, the culture needed to grow it, and how the business developer, project manager, engineer, and architect can apply it. -
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NEON: Data and Infrastructure to Understand Changing Ecosystems
This webinar will detail the NAVFAC Northwest Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program and the five-year infrastructure backlog being tasked for the organization. -
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What to Know About the National Leader Development Program
Are you interested in developing your leadership skills but don’t know if the SAME National Leader Development Program is for you? Join us for an overview of the program as well as the application process.
I love to serve the Society with my fellow SAME architects for such a good cause and along the way develop a strong bond both professionally and personally with these people. I can truly call them my friends.
J.J. Tang, FAIA, F.SAME, Chair, SAME Architectural Practice Committee 2013-2016