Meta Title: NOMACT Intersections Q4 2025 — Elevate, Celebrate, Advance

Key takeaways

• NOMAct is the Connecticut chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA), founded in 2019 to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within the AEC industry and to foster a supportive, collaborative community that includes allied professions. The organization progressed from its early formation and naming in 2019 to official incorporation in October 2020, and later becoming chartered by NOMA in February 2021 as part of the Northeast “Great Eight” group. This trajectory reflects a deliberate effort to build a robust local network that amplifies underrepresented voices in architecture. (Source material references: President’s Letter for mission and vision; About NOMAct section for history and timeline; Table of Contents/introductory context indicating governance and structure; see pages around 3–7.)
• The 2025 programmatic focus centers on meaningful community engagement, professional development, and strategic partnerships. Highlights include K–12 outreach, inaugural Project Pipeline Camp, fall portfolio reviews, ARE study meetups, and scholarship investments. The chapter also emphasizes networking and collaboration through events with firms like AP Construction and JCJ Architecture, as well as inclusive community-building activities such as hikes and Habitat for Humanity builds, culminating in strong participation at the annual Holiday Party. (Source material references: President’s Letter and narrative sections describing programs and events; About NOMAct for mission alignment; page references align with content summaries in early 2020s materials.)
• The document outlines membership pathways and ongoing community-building efforts, notably the “Members” and “Friends of NOMAct” structures. These components are designed to broaden involvement, sustain local support, and provide pathways for allies to engage with NOMAct’s work even if full national membership isn’t the right fit. The leadership acknowledges ongoing growth opportunities, sustainability challenges, and the importance of broad-based sponsorship to advance DEI initiatives within Connecticut’s AEC landscape. (Source material references: About NOMAct and membership sections; Board and leadership context in the introductory material; see pages indicated in Table of Contents for membership categories and governance.)

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