Carrie Parker, AIA, is an Associate Vice President and Higher Education Client Leader at CannonDesign, where she helps colleges and universities create transformative environments that foster student success, well-being, and community.

As a nationally recognized leader, she is the recipient of the 2026 AIA Young Architects Award and serves on the boards of AIA Northern Virginia and the American Institute of Architecture Students. Through her work, mentorship, and professional service, Carrie is passionate about developing the next generation of architects and advancing leadership across the profession.

We talk about:

- Carrie's career in higher education architecture and how campus design is evolving to support student well-being, connection, and mental health.

- Finding love through AIAS, giving back to the profession, and creating career opportunities through mentorship, volunteering, and professional involvement.

- Winning the AIA Young Architect Award on her third attempt, reflecting on her career to better understand her story, and finding encouragement and support through her partnership with her architect husband.

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