Kimberly Dowdell Explained

Kimberly Dowdell
Birth Place:Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Education:Cornell University (BA),
Harvard University (MPA)
Occupation:Architect
Website:https://www.kimberlydowdell.com

Kimberly Nicole Dowdell,, is an American architect, real estate developer, and educator.[1] She is originally from Detroit, Michigan, and is a Chicago-based. Dowdell is currently a principal at HOK's Chicago office, and she served as the 2019-2020 national president of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA).[2] [3] [4] On June 15, 2022, Dowdell was elected as first vice-president and president-elect of the American Institute of Architects.[5] She will be the 100th president of the American Institute of Architects and the first Black woman to serve in the role.[6]

Early life and education

Dowdell grew up in Detroit.[7] Dowdell received a Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University in 2006 and her Master in Public Administration from Harvard University in 2015.[8]

Career

When at Cornell in 2005, Dowdell co-founded the Social Economic Environmental Design (SEED) Network.[9] After Cornell, Dowdell worked at HOK's New York office in 2008 before transitioning to focus on real estate in 2011.[10]

After graduating from Harvard University in 2015, Dowdell worked for Detroit's Housing and Revitalization Department and in 2016 transitioned to working with Century Partners on equitable revitalization of the city's vacant lots. Between 2016 and 2019, Dowdell taught architecture and urban planning at the University of Michigan.

As a principal at HOK, Dowdell launched the HOK IMPACT program and co-chairs the Diversity Advisory across all of HOK's global offices.

Awards and honors

Notable speaking events

References

  1. Web site: Doing Better: Kim Dowdell MC/MPA 2015 is working to revitalize Detroit in a sustainable and equitable way. 2020-07-26. www.hks.harvard.edu. en.
  2. Web site: 2022-10-07. 2019-01-19. How NOMA Is Helping Architects of Color to Shape Our Future Cities. Metropolis Magazine.
  3. Web site: Mission – SEED Network. 2020-08-07. seednetwork.org.
  4. Web site: SEED Network – Social Economic Environmental Design. 2021-10-20. seednetwork.org.
  5. Web site: Kimberly Dowdell elected AIA's 2024 president. 2022-06-15. aia.org. en.
  6. Web site: Woods . Cat . 2023-02-20 . The Architect Using Design to Extend People's Lives . 2023-03-13 . The Cut . en-us.
  7. Web site: 2019-03-29. NOMA President Kim Dowdell on the politics of Detroit and the architecture profession. 2021-02-22. The Architect’s Newspaper. en-US.
  8. Web site: Kimberly Dowdell. 2020-07-17. HOK. en-US.
  9. Web site: Kimberly Dowdell, AIA - AIA. 2020-07-17. www.aia.org.
  10. Web site: Fazzare. Elizabeth. Meet The 36-Year-Old President Of The National Organization Of Minority Architects. 2020-07-26. Forbes. en.
  11. Web site: New trustees to join Cornell board . 2023-03-13 . Cornell Chronicle . en.
  12. Web site: Women in Architecture Awards Recognize Five Leaders. 2021-10-20. www.architecturalrecord.com. en.
  13. Web site: Next City Vanguard Members. 2022-10-07. Nextcity.org.
  14. Web site: Corporate social responsibility, volunteering, mentoring and how to be a good neighbour. 2021-10-20. www.worldarchitecturenews.com. en.

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