Robert Ivy is the Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of AIA. He is strengthening the Association through advocacy, public outreach, and education initiatives that help members serve clients and communities in a global era of challenge and change. Signature accomplishments include streamlining AIA governance to improve decision-making, building a new digital-first technology infrastructure, and launching an award-winning public awareness campaign. Robert’s latest focus is shifting AIA resources to prepare architects for their role in addressing today’s pressing issues—climate change, sustainability, and the impact of design on public health.

The American Institute of Architects advocates for the value of architecture and works to provide its 94,000 architect members with the resources they need to do their best work.