Time is valuable; why AIA? AIA has a known presence that provides resources, community and insight within the profession of architecture. As an emerging professional, I look for opportunities to not only grow my skills but to diversify the profession and empower people to use architecture as a community tool. I’ve found this in joining the AIA Utah Honors & Awards committee, where I was overwhelmed with support to spearhead the Student Design Awards. I believe AIA makes great efforts to advocate for architects and has created an environment where I can help to support emerging professionals. Favorite Utah space: I think it would be criminal to choose just one favorite Utah space. I’ve lived in Utah for 10 years now, and nothing can compare to the striking cookies-andcream mountain ranges in the winter, the turning of the leaves in the fall or the varying orange and red striations in the bluffs in the south. Favorite drink: A Caballo Blanco is fantastic! 1.5 oz. El Tesoro Tequila 0.5 oz. Del Maguey Vida Mezcal 1 oz. pineapple juice 0.5 oz. lime juice 0.75 oz. ginger juice 2 dashes of Angostura bitters Mantra: “Ain’t got to get ready if you stay ready.” Diane Kayembe AIA ASSOCIATE SENIOR DESIGNER, LLOYD ARCHITECTS AIA UTAH HONORS & AWARDS MEMBER 12 REFLEXION
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