Annual Election of Officers and Directors of The Architectural League

The founding of The Architectural League on January 18, 1881, by a group of young architects led by Cass Gilbert, exemplified the ferment and ambition of New York’s architecture community towards the end of the nineteenth century. At a time when formal architectural education was still rare, the establishment of a voluntary association for “the purposes…of architectural study” was an acknowledgment on the part of young American architects that if they were to evolve creatively and intellectually, they would need to create the environment in which to do so themselves. Over more than one hundred forty years, that voluntary spirit of association and education has remained constant and continues to drive the League today.

All members in good standing are encouraged to vote using the link they receive by email. The proposed slate of Officers and Directors has been nominated by a committee of the League’s current Board and approved by the full Board. By casting your vote, you empower proxies (the League’s President, Secretary, and Executive Director) to officially cast ballots on your behalf at this year’s Annual Meeting, which we encourage all members to attend.

To vote on the proposed slate of Officers and Directors of the League, as well as on updates to the bylaws and certificate of incorporation, members may cast their private ballot online by clicking the link in the election email they receive.

The structure of the Board and individuals newly nominated to serve

What is the composition of the League’s Board and governance?
The structure of the League’s governance is set by the League’s by-laws. Directors are elected in classes and serve for three years. Directors may be re-elected.

Who currently serves on the League’s Board?
See the full list of current Board members.

Nominees for Officers in the Class of 2028:
Nat Oppenheimer, President
Karen Stein, Vice President
Leslie Gill, Secretary

Nominees for Directors, Class of 2028:
Stella Betts, Vishaan Chakrabarti, Mario Gooden, Kris Graves, Jerome Haferd, Andy Klemmer, Ersela Kripa, Thomas Phifer, Quilian Riano, Brad Samuels, LeAnn Shelton, Calvin Tsao, and Sarah Williams.

Are any Directors rotating off of the board?
Mabel O. Wilson, Vice President for History, Theory, and Criticism class of 2025
Frances Halsband, class of 2025

What is a Life Trustee?
To recognize exceptional service to the League, the Board may appoint individuals to serve as Life Trustees of the League. While without formal voting powers or fiduciary responsibilities to the organization, Life Trustees remain active participants in and counselors to the League.

In recognition of her years of dedicated service, including as President of the Board, Frances Halsband will be named a Life Trustee at the 2025 Annual Meeting.