March 28, 2019

Location: FX Collaborative. New York
A conversation with Kimberly Dowdell, President of National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) and Partner at Century Partners on the design of civic & business leadership. Kimberly’s career trajectory has been guided by her commitment to equitable development and community-based design. Her broad experience – working with major architectural firms, real estate companies, and city governments – has influenced her approach to design and development, with a particular focus on urban revitalization.

The conversation was moderated by Samantha Josaphat, founding principal of Studio 397 and President of nycoba | NOMA.

March 16, 2019

Location: The Loisaida Center, New York

nycoba|NOMA believes that early and sustained architectural educational programs are vital to building strong and vibrant communities. To that end, noma is dedicated to encouraging interested high school students in career exploration within architecture, supporting the efforts of college students already enrolled in architectural education programs, provide sustained engagement recent grads and interns in the profession, and to educating the public at large about the career possibilities provided by our field.

March 07, 2019

Location: Perkins Eastman, New York

Mentorship in Design was moderated by Caroline James, the co-Founder of Voices of Women VOW Architects. She discussed the importance of mentorship with positive women role models from a variety of voices about how the panelists have been recipients or givers of mentorship and what were some effective strategies to find the right mentor or mentee.

May 30, 2018

Location: Mohawk Showroom, New York
A celebratory night highlighting works and achievements of Women in Architecture. The event will include a dynamic discussion and Q&A by a diverse array of panelists including Daria Pizzetta, AIA (Principal, H3 Hardy Collaboration Architecture); Kate Spata, AIA,(LEED Green Assoc., Dattner Architects), Samantha Josaphat, RA (Principal, STUDIO 397 Architecture PLLC) and will be led by moderator Yetta Banks (VP Design & Construction at MTV Networks).

March 5 - 28, 2018

Location: Visitors Lobby, United Nations, New York
The exhibit features 10 male and 11 female architects of African descent, who through their perseverance and creative talent, have gained recognition in this elite profession. Their unique perspective has enabled them to have a voice and an impact on the way public spaces are presented and used.

November, 2017

Location: PS11: Purvis J. Behan Elementary School, Brooklyn

nycoba|NOMA believes that early and sustained architectural educational programs are vital to building strong and vibrant communities. To that end, noma is dedicated to encouraging interested high school students in career exploration within architecture, supporting the efforts of college students already enrolled in architectural education programs, provide sustained engagement recent grads and interns in the profession, and to educating the public at large about the career possibilities provided by our field.

October, 2015

Location: Old American Can Factory, Brooklyn

nycoba|NOMA believes that early and sustained architectural educational programs are vital to building strong and vibrant communities. to that end, noma is dedicated to encouraging interested high school students in career exploration within architecture, supporting the efforts of college students already enrolled in architectural education programs, provide sustained engagement recent grads and interns in the profession, and to educating the public at large about the career possibilities provided by our field.

September, 2015

Location: Harlem, NY

During the 46th annual heritage parade, we walked with our banner and construction hats, to bring representation and awareness about the architecture profession within our community. A process that is vital to continuing our legacy.

July, 2015

Location: Old American Can Factory, Brooklyn

Noma's (National Organization of Minority Architects) mission is to champion diversity within the design professions by promoting the excellence, community engagement, and professional development of its members.

July, 2015

School: KAPPA VI Middle School

Location: Far Rockaway New York.

Invited by the KAPPA VI Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society, I meant with students from the 6th-8th grade, were I shared career information pertaining to architecture. I had the pleasure to not only present my academic and professional work but engage with the students through Q&A.

June, 2011

Location: Mang’ula, Tanzania

A Land Planning guide for a typical rural village in the central region of Tanzania was presented to the residents of Kisawasawa. The mission of the design guide was to foster economic growth by bringing revenue inside the village, through tourism. The guide proposed both a sustainable home and a prototype host home.