Duggan House phone lines are currently open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday. AAA staff are working from home and communication is being conducted primarily by email.
The Alberta Association of Architects
Duggan House
10515 Saskatchewan Drive NW
Edmonton, Alberta T6E 4S1
General Inquiries: [email protected]
Phone: 780-432-0224
Executive Office
Barbara Bruce, CAE, Hon. MRAIC
Executive Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-432-0224
As the Executive Director, Barbara is responsible for the successful leadership and management of the AAA’s day-to-day operations including registration, continuing competence, complaints, communications, human resources and finance. She works closely with Council to develop and implement a strategic plan for the AAA and to ensure that the programs and services offered by the AAA reflect the priorities of Council, and that the AAA meets its obligations to regulate the professions under the Architects Act. Barbara also serves the AAA through external relations both provincially and nationally.
Sheila Nitti
Executive Assistant
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-432-0224, ext. 202
Sheila provides advanced administrative and executive support to the Executive Director, Council and Committees. Sheila’s role is essential to the efficient organization and operation of Council, enabling the realization of strategic objectives and goals. She supports the Executive Director and Council through a number of duties such as coordinating Council elections and nominations, managing schedules for the Executive Director and Council, preparing and editing correspondence, and assisting with the preparation of the Annual Report.
Regulatory Affairs
Wendy Graden
Director of Regulatory Affairs
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-432-0224, ext. 251
As the Director of Regulatory Affairs, Wendy provides leadership to the registration, professional development and illegal practice areas of AAA. She works closely with all operational areas of the organization and supports various committees. As a member of the senior management team, Wendy supports the Executive Director and the members by working on various initiatives in support of the strategic plan for the AAA.
Grant Moore, Architect, AAA, MRAIC LEED AP
Registrar
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-432-0224, ext. 257
The Registrar is mandated under the Architects Act and is designated by Council as the position responsible for receiving, reviewing, and making recommendation regarding the registration of all categories of membership. As the Registrar, Grant acts in a leadership and advisory role to manage registration, licensing, and continuing competence of AAA members. Grant also researches and advises Council on various legislative issues and manages regulatory projects that are intended to advance the professions.
Kathy Saunderson, B.Comm
Professional Development Officer
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-432-0619
Working under the Director of Regulatory Affairs, Kathy supports the AAA’s strategic objectives by coordinating all professional development activities for the AAA. This includes administering online courses for members, developing and maintaining relationships with course providers, communicating with members regarding professional development requirements, ensuring member compliance for the program and collaborating with the Communications team to plan and execute AAA events.
Iva Janiga
Registration Administrator, A - L
For member last names and practice arrangements starting with A - L
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-432-0224, ext. 252
Slavina Moskona, MSc SLP, BEd, BA
Registration Administrator, M - Z
For member last names and practice arrangements starting with M - Z
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-432-0224, ext. 102
Iva and Slavina provide registration support to registered members, interns, students, firms and corporations, retirees and other member categories by offering guidance and assistance in all manner of registration inquiries, including letters of good standing, processing of new licensing applications, confirmation of registrations, and answering general registration inquiries.
(Note: for firm names starting with numbers, please spell out the number and use the first letter in order to contact the correct administrator.)
Nishika Kalupahana
Policy & Compliance Officer/Complaints Administrator
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-432-0224, ext. 254
Nishika plays an integral role in promoting the goals and objectives of the AAA's strategic direction set by governing Council. Nishika coordinates complaints, provides leadership on governing legislation, and develops policies to support the operational plan and regulatory mandate of the AAA. She also works closely with the Executive Director to identify key issues for Council deliberation and support the work of Council committees and task forces.
Fiona Timmons
Illegal Practice Administrator
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-432-0224, ext. 255
Fiona is the part-time Illegal Practice Administrator brought on board to manage the Illegal Practice portfolio. Fiona conducts research and investigates all new and existing leads from members, and the public, of instances where the illegal practice may be occurring in our province. She reports to the Director of Regulatory Affairs and works closely with the Director of Practice as well as all AAA staff to appropriately advise those suspected of illegal practice and to ensure compliance with the Architects Act.
ANETA borowiec
Administrative Assistant, Regulatory Affairs
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-432-0224, ext. 104
Aneta provides administrative support to the Regulatory Affairs area, specifically, the Registration Administrators but also to the Professional Development Officer, Illegal Practice Administrator and Policy and Compliance Officer. Contact Aneta for general registration inquiries.
Finance and Administration
Minn Va Wong
Accounting Assistant
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-432-0224, ext. 222
Minn Va is responsible for all accounts receivable and payable functions and provides support for general office operations. She also assists the Finance and Administration Manager with other accounting responsibilities as needed, including account reconciliation and preparation of the annual dues billing.
michele whitehouse
Accounting & Administrative Assistant
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-432-0224, ext. 234
Michele is responsible for reception, general inquiries and assists the accounting department.
Communications and Events
Jenine Cerny, B.Mgt
Communications Senior Manager
Email: jcerny@aaa.ab.ca
Phone: 780-432-0642
Jenine manages the Communications Team and develops and executes the AAA’s marketing and communication strategy. She plays a large role in stakeholder engagement and member relations, ensuring sustained positive relationships and high levels of satisfaction for all AAA stakeholders. With the help of the Communications Team, Jenine plans, executes and promotes first-rate events such as Banff Session.
Heather Pack
Communications & Graphics Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-432-0224, ext. 228
As a member of the Communications Team, Heather supports the mandate of the department by assisting with the planning and execution of AAA events, development of content for internal and external audiences and member outreach. She is responsible for the design and production of graphic content for AAA collateral and publications such as reports, eCommunications, brochures and other informative documents. Additionally, Heather oversees the development and maintenance of the AAA website.