Build Out Alliance: An Evening with Matthew Bremer

Matthew Bremer, AIA, became President of AIA New York in January 2023 and, in doing so, became the first openly gay person to hold this position since the organization's founding more than 160 years ago. In his presidential letter at the start of his term, he charted the year ahead with a bold theme of Our City, Ourselves and listed a range of programming and engagements for the year. Chief among them is a promise to address "issues affecting our community locally and nationally" and a commitment to "supporting and broadening diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across AIANY."

In an open discussion facilitated by Rajas Karnik, Bremer will share his story from early days of coming out in the state of Texas to starting his own business to what drove him toward his Presidential duties. He'll share his trials and success as a small business owner, balancing his responsibilities as an AIANY Board Member, and share his plans to address diversity, equity, and inclusion in the profession. Lastly, he'll leave us all with some thoughts on how each of us can individually work toward making our profession a safer, more inclusive space for all. The evening is sure to inspire us all.

We are pleased to host this hybrid event so Matthew can share his story with many people. Registration options include:

• In-Person at the offices of Gensler, located at 1700 Broadway, Suite 400, in NYC
• Live Video via Zoom Webinar from anywhere around the world