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April General Body Meeting
April 25, 2024 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Presentation and Workshop by Melody L. Harclerode, FAIA, NOMA, LEED AP BD+C
Join us at our next General Body Meeting for an insightful evening to learn the journey of Melody L Harclerode into the prestigious AIA College of Fellows. The event will include an interactive workshop that will follow Melody’s talk. Don’t miss out on this inspiring conversation on how to build your own path and legacy by following your passions. All are welcome.
Blue Heron Nature Preserve Executive Director Melody Harclerode, FAIA, MBA, LEED AP is one of only 5 African-Americans in a class of 152 architects to be elevated in 2018 as an American Institute of Architects Fellow. Melody was recognized for the local, regional, and national impact of her K-12 design education initiatives, design advocacy, writings and community programs.
A staunch advocate for architecture and the profession, Melody holds the distinction as Atlanta’s only newspaper columnist focusing solely on architects and architectural design excellence and continues to engage public and political leaders about the built environment. She has also been a champion for integrating architecture into K-12 curriculum, a leader in the community and the Institute. Her leadership with Discover Architecture has been shared with architects and allied professionals through innovative design education workshops led by her at art education conferences and at local, state, regional, and national AIA events since 2011. On the AIA Atlanta Board of Directors from 2011 to 2016, Melody raised the influence of the organization with political and civic leaders, developed innovative public programs with local and national reach, and institutionalized the importance of advocacy.
She has received numerous awards and appointments over her career, recognizing her innovation; commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity; and visionary leadership. Melody currently leads the eponymous nonprofit organization, Blue Heron Nature Preserve, Inc. (BHNP) to advance its mission of connecting people with nature across Atlanta.