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The National Organization for Minority Architects is a professional organization for minority architects in the United States. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., NOMA offers education, public outreach, government advocacy, ....

The National Organization for Minority Architects is currently headed by Jason Pugh, as President, Tiffany Brown as Executive Director, and Pascale Sablan as President Elect.

Mission

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

History
In 1971, 12 black architects came together after the 1971 AIA National Convention in Detroit to create an organization dedicated to the development and advancement of black architects. The people who were present were William Brown, Leroy Campbell, Wendell Campbell, John S. Chase, James C. Dodd, Kenneth B. Groggs, Nelson Harris, Jeh Johnson, E.H. McDowell, Robert J. Nash, Harold Williams, and Robert Wilson. The first president of NOMA was Wendell Campbell.