About

About

In 2023, the Center for Architecture + Design opened its doors following a major renovation made possible by the Shape Your City Capital Campaign. Thanks to the generous support of our partners and donors, the Center now offers expanded public spaces for exhibitions, programs, and community engagement—reflecting a shared commitment to advancing architecture and design as vital forces in shaping a more equitable and sustainable San Francisco.

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit established by AIA San Francisco, the Center fosters public dialogue about architecture, design, and the built environment across the Bay Area. Through exhibitions, talks, tours, film series, and other programs, it brings together diverse design voices in a collaborative setting that invites the public to explore and appreciate the impact of design in everyday life.

 

Board of Directors

A man with short hair and glasses, wearing a dark jacket and sweater, sits against a plain white background, looking at the camera with a slight smile. The image is in black and white.

Kent Chiang, AIA

A man with a bald head and a beard smiles at the camera. Wearing a dark sweater over a collared shirt, he stands in front of water and part of a boat. This black and white image was taken for the Center for Architecture + Design.

Eduard Navarro

A man in a suit and white shirt smiles at the camera. The background, blurred, hints at large windows and architectural details of the Center for Architecture + Design. The photo is in black and white.

Sean Ragasa, AIA

A smiling middle-aged man with short gray hair and glasses, wearing a dark blazer over a striped shirt, poses against a plain light background at the Center for Architecture + Design.

Anton Foss, AIA

Ex-Officio

A woman with short dark hair and glasses, wearing a sleeveless black top, smiles while standing in front of a brick wall at the Center for Architecture + Design. The photo is in black and white.

Julie Jackson, AIA

Ex-Officio

A man with light hair wearing glasses, a blazer, and a collared shirt smiles at the camera. The softly blurred indoor background hints at the Center for Architecture + Design. The image is in black and white.

Jeffrey Till, AIA

Ex-Officio,
Treasurer

Staff

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Stacy Williams

Executive Director

A woman with shoulder-length hair looks slightly to the side, smiling softly. The background is out of focus, and the image is in black and white.

Amy Ress

Deputy Director

A woman with long dark hair tied in a bun is smiling at the camera. She is wearing a zip-up jacket and small earrings. The photo is in black and white.

Angela Chen

Finance + Administrative Manager

Black and white portrait of a young woman in a suit jacket and white blouse, smiling.

Monica Soper

Event Coordinator

A young woman with long hair, wearing a dark shirt, a necklace, and hoop earrings, stands outdoors and smiles at the camera. The background is blurred, showing a cityscape and water in grayscale.

Jensen Zack

Community Engagement Coordinator

A young person with medium-length dark hair and glasses wears a light-colored jacket, standing indoors against a blurred background. The image is in black and white, giving it a grainy, vintage feel.

Paul Kim

Communications Coordinator