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IAN SMITH, NOMA, AIA, NCARB, RA
PRESIDENT [email protected] Ian Smith is the founding principal of IS-DG, an award winning full service design architecture firm in Philadelphia, PA. IS-DG is a member firm of the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects as well as a certified DBE in Pennsylvania. Ian’s combined accomplishments from the Rhode Island School of Design and at Yale University have trained him to pursue a perspectives in design, architecture and urbanism to expand best practices. His cumulative experiences and have afforded him opportunities in the design of health care, commercial, residential and institutional buildings. One of the core values of the Firm, Ian firmly believes that, “Much of who we are as people comes from the stories we have been told as well as the ones that we are a part of. We work to identify the intertwined emotional narratives upon which we depend. This allows us to have a sensitivity to the many challenges that may influence the outcome of the project. Not only did we find that this came easily when pursuing memorial, dedication, and legacy projects, but also became relevant to single family homes and utility additions.” He continues to serve the civic discourse through teaching occasionally at local universities in addition to his current appointments on the AIA Philadelphia, Carpenter's Hall, and Inglis House, and Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. |
CAPPY SABIR, PE, RA
VICE PRESIDENT
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Cappy has over 20 years of experience in the design and management of commercial, educational, healthcare, laboratory, and high-rise residential projects. Throughout his career, he has earned the reputation of an innovative thinker and designer of building modernizations, high-tech trading facilities, central chilling/heating plants, and data centers. Cappy prides himself on working cohesively and effectively with not only the client, but also with all the members of design and construction teams to develop cost-effective solutions regardless of the intrinsic challenges presented by each project.
VICE PRESIDENT
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Cappy has over 20 years of experience in the design and management of commercial, educational, healthcare, laboratory, and high-rise residential projects. Throughout his career, he has earned the reputation of an innovative thinker and designer of building modernizations, high-tech trading facilities, central chilling/heating plants, and data centers. Cappy prides himself on working cohesively and effectively with not only the client, but also with all the members of design and construction teams to develop cost-effective solutions regardless of the intrinsic challenges presented by each project.
C. MAURICE ALLEN
RECORDING SECRETARY
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RECORDING SECRETARY
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FRANCESCA CARNEY, RA, NCARB, NOMA
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
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CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
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LARISSA MCFALL
"AT-LARGE" EXECUTIVE MEMBER
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"AT-LARGE" EXECUTIVE MEMBER
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TAZIANNA FOOTMAN
"AT-LARGE" STUDENT EXECUTIVE MEMBER
Tazianna is a Student at Drexel University in the 2+4 Architecture Program. She works at the Community Design Collaborative and enjoys learning more about how design is a multifaceted career and the ways to be involved in the community as a designer. Throughout her time at Drexel she has been involved in choir, taught middle schoolers, worked as Student Ambassador, been a BRIDGE Scholars leader, and even helped establish a student NOMAS chapter with her peers.
No matter what she is involved in, the best part is connecting with people and sharing knowledge. She has been inspired by her professional mentors, but also by being around younger students who are looking for the same flame she found in design. She hopes to continue her efforts in being a voice for the students and also help boost student involvement in PhilaNOMA!
"AT-LARGE" STUDENT EXECUTIVE MEMBER
Tazianna is a Student at Drexel University in the 2+4 Architecture Program. She works at the Community Design Collaborative and enjoys learning more about how design is a multifaceted career and the ways to be involved in the community as a designer. Throughout her time at Drexel she has been involved in choir, taught middle schoolers, worked as Student Ambassador, been a BRIDGE Scholars leader, and even helped establish a student NOMAS chapter with her peers.
No matter what she is involved in, the best part is connecting with people and sharing knowledge. She has been inspired by her professional mentors, but also by being around younger students who are looking for the same flame she found in design. She hopes to continue her efforts in being a voice for the students and also help boost student involvement in PhilaNOMA!
ILLYANA BASS, NOMA
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
Illyana Bass is a gifted architectural designer with a strong attention to research, visualization, and design solutions. These skills have been developed during her 6+ years journey in healthcare design. Illyana envisions a path where she is a community design architect working to improve the social, mental, and behavioral healthcare experience of communities through sustainable design.
Illyana Bass is a visionary and artist. She achieved her Bachelor of Architecture from Drexel University with Pennoni Honors. Presently she is employed with Stantec Architecture and Engineering in Philadelphia while pursing licensure.
At Stantec she co-leads Women at Stantec. Illyana Bass is the founder and chair of Professional Women in Construction Philadelphia DEI Committee as well as a past board member. She is also a local ACE Mentor. Her passion lies in community and creating art. She uses architecture to create harmony between the physical and social experiences of the built environment through healthcare design.
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
Illyana Bass is a gifted architectural designer with a strong attention to research, visualization, and design solutions. These skills have been developed during her 6+ years journey in healthcare design. Illyana envisions a path where she is a community design architect working to improve the social, mental, and behavioral healthcare experience of communities through sustainable design.
Illyana Bass is a visionary and artist. She achieved her Bachelor of Architecture from Drexel University with Pennoni Honors. Presently she is employed with Stantec Architecture and Engineering in Philadelphia while pursing licensure.
At Stantec she co-leads Women at Stantec. Illyana Bass is the founder and chair of Professional Women in Construction Philadelphia DEI Committee as well as a past board member. She is also a local ACE Mentor. Her passion lies in community and creating art. She uses architecture to create harmony between the physical and social experiences of the built environment through healthcare design.
KENNETH JOHNSON, ESQ, AIA, NOMA, MCP
PRESIDENT EMERITUS
Mr. Johnson has many years experience as an architect of record for various residential, commercial, and non-profit projects in Pennsylvania. He has worked as project manager for projects in Chicago and New York. He has managed a professional and technical staff for real estate development projects at different stages with budgets ranging from $20k to $20 million.
Mr. Johnson serves as a consultant to several architects, real estate developers, and construction contractors. He has secured million dollar contracts for his clients by helping them respond to and manage projects won through Request for Proposals (RFP), and request for qualifications (RFQ).
PRESIDENT EMERITUS
Mr. Johnson has many years experience as an architect of record for various residential, commercial, and non-profit projects in Pennsylvania. He has worked as project manager for projects in Chicago and New York. He has managed a professional and technical staff for real estate development projects at different stages with budgets ranging from $20k to $20 million.
Mr. Johnson serves as a consultant to several architects, real estate developers, and construction contractors. He has secured million dollar contracts for his clients by helping them respond to and manage projects won through Request for Proposals (RFP), and request for qualifications (RFQ).
