(Bonus 003) Emerging Architect Awardees: Alison Pavilonis, Saakshi Terway, & Mika Naraynsingh

On today's episode of Architectette we chat with four recipients of the AIA|DC Emerging Architect Award. Alison Pavilonis (2020 Recipient) is a Project Architect at Gensler and President Elect of the AIA DC chapter for 2024. Saakshi Terway (2022 Recipient) is a Project Designer at Quinn Evans and is Secretary of Immigrant Architects Coalition Non-Profit.  Mika Naraynsingh (2023 Recipient) is a Project Architect at Perkins&Will and a co-chair of the Equity Committee by WIELD. Caitlin Brady (2023 Recipient) is a Project Architect and Associate at Ayers Saint Gross and will moderate the conversation as host of Architectette.We talk about:- Choosing their educational paths in architecture and how that led them to live and work in the DC area.- What encouraged them to get involved in the profession outside of their day jobs and the numerous benefits that stemmed from creating community around their passions.- How applying for the Emerging Architect Award helped them to define their stories, identify their strengths, and build a platform from which they can continue their advocacy. - Finally, we end with tips for others who want to level up their career with award recognition- what to add on your resume, who to ask for recommendation letters, and how to format your application.Connect with our guests: Alison's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-pavilonis-aia-a3362935/Gensler: ⁠https://www.gensler.com/⁠Saakshi LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/saakshiterway/⁠Saakshi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saakshi_terway/Saakshi Website:  ⁠https://www.saakshiterway.design/⁠Quinn Evans Website: ⁠https://www.quinnevans.com/⁠Quinn Evans Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quinnevans.qe/Mika's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mika-naraynsingh/Equity Committee by WIELD: https://www.aiadc.com/committee/equity-committee-wieldAIA DC: https://www.aiadc.com/AIA|DC Emerging Architect Award: https://www.aiadc.com/AwardsForGreatPeople#Emerging%20Architect>>>Connect with Architectette:- Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Learn more)- Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (See more)- Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.architectette.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Behind the Scenes Content)- LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Architectette Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Page and/or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Caitlin Brady⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>>>Support Architectette by leaving us a rating and review!>>>Music by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.