Investing in the Architecture Profession

The purpose of the Minnesota Architectural Foundation (MAF) is to invest in excellence, leadership, discovery and equity in the profession of architecture. Through a variety of sources MAF funds outstanding programs such as the Thomas F. Ellerbe Scholarship, the Ralph Rapson Traveling Study Award, the Clarence Wigington Architectural Scholarship, the Beverly Hauschild-Baron Leadership Fund and the Women in Architecture Fund.

Your financial support allows the MAF to continue to fund these outstanding programs. Help us support current and future practitioners in the advancement of the profession and make Minnesota architecture the best in the country. Please contribute online or reach out to MAF for alternative ways to donate. Thank you for your support!

View the 2023 Annual Report.

2024 Board of Directors

Minnesota Architectural Foundation’s eleven board members lead the committees that guide and focus each of these Foundation programs connecting directly with future and emerging professionals. If you are interested in exploring leadership participation in the Minnesota Architectural Foundation, please email Amber Allardyce. A follow-up call or meeting with a current board member will be set up to talk about your interest in serving and the opportunities available.
Mary Shaffer, AIA, President
Steven Wolf, AIA, President-elect
Bake Baker, FAIA, Past President
Ellie Ziaie, AIA, Secretary
Anna Pravinata, AIA, Treasurer
Nancy Blankfard, FAIA
Paul May, AIA
Dale Mulfinger, FAIA
Patricia Mutebi, Assoc. AIA
Leah Smith, AIA Minnesota Allied Member
Shida Du, AIA
Mary-Margaret Zindren, Executive Director
Amber Allardyce, Hon. AIAMN, Deputy Executive Director

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