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OUR MISSION

Black Architects in the Making (BAM) – Orlando Welcomes you! Our goal is to entice, excite, and encourage the younger generation of color, and those who identify as such, to pursue a career in architecture. We seek to accomplish this by hosting focused workshops, site visits, and hands – on development. In addition, BAM aims to offer internships and scholarships for architectural education, to promote diversity in the architectural community, and to encourage public awareness and appreciation of the built environment.

BAM ORLANDO'S 2023 BOARD MEMBERS

Malcolm Jones, Assoc. AIA

Malcolm Jones, Assoc. AIA

Chair

Malcolm is an Alumni of Florida International University, where he earned his Master of Architecture. While in school he involved himself in multiple organizations, such as

Seher Hashmi, Associate AIA, LEED Green Associate

Seher Hashmi, Associate AIA, LEED Green Associate

Historian

Seher passionately began her architectural studies at The Ohio State University and a few years later got her Master’s from University of Cincinnati.

Daya Irene Taylor, Ph.D., RA

Daya Irene Taylor, Ph.D., RA

Board Member

Daya Irene Taylor is a registered architect in the State of Florida. She received a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies from Florida A&M University before attending Clemson University to gain a Master of Architecture degree.

Cameron Hoskins, Assoc. AIA

Cameron Hoskins, Assoc. AIA

Vice Chair

Cameron is taking steps towards becoming a licensed architect in the state of Florida and is someone who leaps at the chance to progress his skills and career, pushing forward to be a well-rounded architect.

Natalie Casey, Assoc. AIA, RID, LEED AP

Natalie Casey, Assoc. AIA, RID, LEED AP

Board Member

Natalie is a practicing interior designer and emerging architect. She has always had a passion for reaching back into the community and inspiring children to reach beyond their current environment. During her undergraduate studies at the the University Florida

Ka'Nard Robinson

Ka'Nard Robinson

Board Member

Ka’Nard is an Alumni of the University of Central Florida where he earned his degree in Marketing.

Arlenne Gil, AIA, NCARB

Arlenne Gil, AIA, NCARB

Secretary

Arlenne in an architect who was born in Havana and moved to Orlando at age 10. She began baking as a form of stress-relief while attending the University of Florida.

Richard Domeshi Vanhorne

Richard Domeshi Vanhorne

Board Member

Richard grew up on the beautiful Island of Jamaica. He was a natural athlete, one that allowed him to travel over the Caribbean Sea to study his passion, Architecture. Currently, he is pursuing his Masters of Architecture at the University of Florida CityLab Orlando.

BAM - ORLANDO BOARD MEMBER APPLICATION

BAM - ORLANDO'S INSTAGRAM FEED

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