Young & Emerging Professional Groups

The Mosaics & Palmettes are comprised of young & emerging professionals, students, and enthusiast members of the ICAA FL Chapter who are dedicated to advancing the appreciation of the classical tradition in architecture, interior design, landscape design, urbanism, and the allied arts. The groups are designed to create and foster new and growing relationships with those who are starting out in the workforce and for those who are already established in the workforce. The goals of both groups are to to assist young and emerging professionals in pursuing their career goals, opportunities, and business connections through social events, educational courses, and mentoring.

The Young Professionals group, MOSAICS, includes members that are between the ages of 26-40 who are already established in the workforce. Programming will include evening social events, educational opportunities, certification classes and weekend events. The primary goal of this group is to help individuals grow their business connections throughout the design industry, develop relationships and gain exposure to further their career paths.

The Emerging Professionals group, PALMETTES, includes members that are students, recent graduates, and individuals in the beginning of their careers who are between the ages of 18-25. The programming for this group will primarily be educational with opportunities to connect with established leaders in the design fields for learning, mentoring, and networking, along with their peer group The Mosaics.
Events
WORKSHOPS • PANEL DISCUSSIONS • SKETCHING ACTIVITIES
SOCIAL HOURS • WALKING TOURS • LECTURES
The Art of French Polish
Mar 19, 2021
The Art of French Polish Hosted by the Florida Chapter Young & Emerging Professionals 1.5 AIA CES Learning Units | Elective and 1.5 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture (Building Arts) Come learn more about the building arts with the...
West Palm Beach Walking Tour with Florida's Y&EP
Feb 12, 2021
West Palm Beach Walking Tour with Florida’s Y&EP Hosted by the Florida Chapter’s Young & Emerging Professionals 2.5 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture (Elective) Come learn more about the Y&EP groups and meet the...
Palm Beach: Worth Avenue Walking Tour with the FL Chapter's New Young & Emerging Professionals Group
Nov 14, 2020
Hosted by the Florida Chapter Young & Emerging Professionals, the Palmettes and Mosaics | 1 AIA CES Learning Unit | Elective & 1 credit towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture Introducing the ICAA Florida Chapter’s New Young &...
Sponsorship Opportunities
We invite you to become an Annual Sponsor, Event Sponsor or Event Host to connect with and support the next generation of architects, landscape architects, interior designers, artists, urban planners, and those in related fields. Your generosity will help us achieve our mission as we begin this dynamic new group. Please contact Chai Banthia (cbanthia@hedrickbrothers.com) or Anne Finch (director@flclassicist.com) if you are interested in supporting the education and business connections of our Young & Emerging Professionals group.
BECOME AN
ANNUAL SPONSOR
$1,500
BECOME AN EVENT SPONSOR
$500
Y&EP Committee
Y&EP Advisor
Sandra Stella
Stella Art Conservation
Co-Chair
Chai Banthia
Hedrick Brothers Construction
Co-Chair
Cecilia McCammon
Fourth Year at the
University of Miami
Vice Chair
Taylor Smith
Smith and Moore Architects
Secretary
Rachel Tessoff
Keller Williams
Venue Relations
John Paul Zelazny
JPAZ Construction
Sponsorship Coordinator
Chai Banthia
Hedrick Brothers Construction
Social Media Manager
Emily Asbacher
JMA Interior Design
New Member Relations
Claudia Visconti
SMI Landscape Architecture
Student Representative
Erik Olliges
Second Year at the University of Miami