Emerging Design Professionals
The Emerging Design Professionals are a subcommittee of the Jacksonville AIA. We are comprised of young architects, engineers and interior designers within 10 years of getting licensed, although most have not yet achieved that goal. Membership is free and is open to any type of designer. Our goal is to promote good design in the community through our volunteer efforts and also to help young designers receive the recognition they deserve.
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Ethan Trapold, Associate AIA, LEED Green Associate – Chair
Ethan is an Architectural Designer at Hoefer Welker, an Architecture/MEP firm of just over 200 employees, and a recent college graduate. His early experience has mostly been in the healthcare and commercial sector, where he's had the chance to learn and work under experienced healthcare design professionals and talented interior planners. He is actively accruing and logging hours under NCARB's Architectural Experience Program (AXP) and is on-track towards licensure. Ethan was also the recipient of AIA Jacksonville's Associate Member of the Year Award for 2024.
Ethan holds a Bachelor of Design in Architecture from the University of Florida, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude, along with a minor in Sustainability and the Built Environment. He was also actively involved in UF's AIAS chapter, serving as a board member for over half of his collegiate career. He currently lives in Jacksonville Beach and plans on continuing to gain professional experience and advocating for sustainable and innovative design before returning to graduate school to pursue a Master of Architecture.
Nicky Pereda, AIA – Committee Member
Nicky Peredais the Senior Project Manager at Boggs Design Partners, headquartered in Plant City, Florida, and is currently working on opening a satellite office in Jacksonville. She manages a variety of projects, including multifamily developments, mixed-use, retail, office, and has experience in healthcare and theme park entertainment work.
She holds a Master’s in Architecture from Florida International University and has passed 5 out of 6 ARE exams, currently preparing for her final test to complete licensure.
Nicky has served with AIA for a total of five years, most recently as Associate Director at Large for AIA Florida, where she enjoyed supporting other licensure candidates on their ARE journey.
Fun fact: Nicky recently moved to Jacksonville and is loving the adventure of exploring her new city with her fiancé, who’s a Jacksonville native, and her dog, Benny.
Contact Info: Shaunda Henning, Executive Director, shaundahenning@aia-jax.org, (904) 210-3851 or (904) 389-8421
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