Hackettstown, N.J. Resident is Principal Owner of Donnelly Architecture, LLC
The New Jersey chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA-NJ) announced that Judith Donnelly, AIA, has been elected as the organization’s 2017 first vice president. The Hackettstown, N.J. resident was formally inducted during AIA-NJ’s annual awards gala at the Sheraton in Mahwah, N.J.
Donnelly is the principal owner of Hackettstown-based Donnelly Architecture, LLC, which works on both residential and commercial projects. She gives back to her community with pro-bono architectural services and she also enjoys mentoring future Architects.
“As Architects, we see the importance of responsible design on a daily basis, and the AIA-NJ organization is tasked with fostering an environment that is supportive of building best practices,” said Donnelly. “In recent years, we’ve been active in areas including storm preparedness and recovery, and I look forward to being a part of the organization’s growth as we continue to work to serve our communities.”
Donnelly, who has been an active member of AIA-NJ for over a decade, previously served as the organization’s second vice president and secretary. She has also been a member of several AIA-NJ committees, and has had numerous leadership roles at the Newark and Suburban Architects local section, including 2010 President. She continues forward in 2017 as their ‘Building Tour Chairperson’.
Donnelly holds a bachelor degreeof fine arts from Kean University and a master’s degreein Architecture from New Jersey Institute of Technology. She has also taught AutoCAD and drafting in the Interior Design program of the Berkeley College of Business.
About AIA and AIA New Jersey
Founded in 1857, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) is the professional organization that helps architects serve the public’s needs and builds awareness of the role of architects and architecture in American society. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., its 300 plus local chapters represent 89,000 licensed architects and allied professionals. The organization’s local chapter, AIA New Jersey, has served as the voice of the architecture profession in the Garden State since 1900. Based in Trenton, AIA New Jersey has 2,000 members in six local sections. For more information, please visit www.aia-nj.org.
