Evelyn Lee, FAIA | NOMA

Candidate for 2024 First VP | 2025 President

Leah Bayer, AIA

My source of inspiration often comes from the people I work with, individuals I have been lucky enough to cross paths with throughout my career. Leah Bayer inspires me to do more and is a constant example of this profession’s ability to create a meaningful impact while caring for individuals.

Her firm, Architects FORA, was remote before the pandemic started and steadfast in its commitment to sustainable, affordable multi-family housing and its belief that everybody deserves a place to call home.

They have the most amazing scholarship + internship program supporting a more equitable future and leads through example by putting people first.

We’ve been working together to help others create similar business models for those interested in doing the same. I’m so incredibly lucky to have her support.