CHARITABLE
EDUCATION
FOUNDATION
Empowering the Next Generation of Design Professionals
CEF Mission
The National Organization of Minority Architects Charitable and Education Foundation (NOMA CEF) is dedicated to empowering communities and inspiring the next generation of minority architects. We strive to educate and engage individuals and leaders about the transformative power of architecture to create safe, sustainable, and vibrant spaces. Through outreach, mentorship, and advocacy, we promote the value of diversity in the field of architecture and work to ensure equitable development and design for all.
The NOMA CEF Mission
A brief introduction
The NOMA CEF is organized and operated engage in charitable, scientific, and educational purposes. We strive to:
-Educate individuals and community leaders about the power of architecture to improve lives, develop solutions, and transform the places where we live, learn, work, and play;
-Inform the community about the role and value of community architects;
-Motivate and inspire minority youth to become architects;
-Promote the design and development of living, working, and recreational environments of the highest quality for all people;
-Work with NOMA, NOMA chapters, and other organizations to advance the architectural profession.
Project Pipeline
To empower young people to affect change in their community through design. Using the city as the classroom and connecting young people to real-world architects and planners, we foster the next generation of design professionals, civic leaders, and changemakers. We advocate for increased inclusiveness, diversity, fellowship, equity, and excellence in design.
HBCU Professional Development Program
Prescott Reavis HBCU PDP Grant has been established through the generous donations of our HBCU PDP firm sponsors. This grant is named in honor of Prescott Reavis, an HBCU architecture graduate, NOMA leader, Spatial Activist, architect, planner, award-winning educator, and dedicated supporter of architecture students and emerging professionals.
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OUR IMPACT
We collaborate with xyz to contribute resources, do this, do that, and do lots of other things.
Together with our partners at all levels we are able to transform the world of architecture for the modern architect
Get Involved with NOMA CEF
The program exceeded my expectations, proving to be both delightful and remarkable. The organizers ensured ample communication, equipping me adequately for participation in the numerous hosted events.
Jayden Woullard
Tuskegee University
Gresham Smith Intern
The program has given me an opportunity to not only further my professional career, but also allowed me to become someone other black, female architecture students can look to for inspiration by showing that hard work and passion can and will get you far.
Kayla Cuffy
FAMU
KPF Intern
The HBCU Professional Development Program was very helpful due to its seminar topics, meeting times, and resources. In addition, there were always so many professionals eager to assist me and my peers so it was easy to network.
Dallas Brooks
Howard
The Lawrence Group Intern