Who?

The steering committee of WiA is a highly committed and engaged group of women from a range of backgrounds, age and workplaces. Their superb voluntary efforts are underpinned by a wider group of keen supporters, as and when needed.

Steering Group

• Igea Troiani (Chair)

• Bridget Munro (Vice Chair)

• Karen Fugle

• Anne Cosentino

• Ana McMillin

• Maria Loreto Flores

• Tanisha Raffiuddin

• Maddy Hobern

• Tarryn Leeferink

• Anna Ifanti

• Rachael Davidson

• Caterina Polidoro

• Vanisha Saini

• Ansha Kohli

History

Women in Architecture (WIA) UK reformed in 2018 following the production of the documentary, She Draws: She Builds, directed by WIA Vice-Chair Sarah Akigbogun and produced by former WIA Chair Anna Schabel. The film includes interviews with two former WIA chairs, Sumita Singha and Angela Brady. The film's interest and excitement reinvigorated the WIA mission to improve workplace equity and inclusion for women architects in construction. Coinciding with the worldwide interest in gender equality raised by the #MeToo movement, it seemed like the right time for Women in Architecture UK to re-engage.

WIA has expanded its outreach online and helped promote women architects at events throughout the UK and abroad. We continue to develop our network through an innovative, inclusive programme of activities, including the 2022 Mentoring Programme.

We want to hear from you if you have suggestions or thoughts about what we should focus on. If you would like to join the steering committee or support ad hoc events, please email hello@wia-uk.org.