::About RA::


About RA

Roula Associates Architects, Chtd

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Company President Profile:

Roula Alakiotou, FAIA
Founder (1980), CEO

Education:
University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana
Master of Architecture with Honors, 1978

University of Illinois, Chicago
Bachelor of Architecture with Honors & High Distinction in Design, 1975

Athens Technological Institute, 1963 - 1967
Athens, Greece

Professional Registration:
State of Illinois #001-010177
State of Wisconsin #8569
NCARB #36599
Country of Greece #23769

Professional Organizations:
College of Fellows - American Institute of Architects, FAIA
The Chicago Architectural Club
Chicago Women Architects, CWA
The Chicago Network
International Women's Forum

Key Academia and Civic Activities:

Executives club of Chicago - 2004
Committee on Standards & Tests - 1986 to Present
Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals - 1986 to 1992
University of Illinois Alumni Board - 1994 to Present
Adjunct Professor at University of Illinois, Architecture - 1988
North Lakeside Cultural Center/Berger Park, President-Founder - 1981 to 1988
Architects for Social Responsibility, Co-Founder - 1984
Harold Washington Foundation, Board of Directors - 1991 to 1994
United Hellenic American Congress/Board of Directors - 1992 to 1995
Hellenic Museum & Cultural Center/Board of Directors - 1993 to 1996
Hellenic Foundation/Board of Directors - 1993 to 1995
Mayor's Chicago Task Force on Land Use - 1986
Forum for Real Estate Discussion and Analysis - 1989 to 1994
Navy Pier Architects Planning Panel - 1990
The Black Star Mentor Program - 1996
Urban Gateways - Architectural Awareness Outreach - 1984

Awards, Honors, Recognition:

Juror - The Schiff Foundation Fellowship for Architecture - Administered by The Art Institute of Chicago

FAIA, Induction into The College of Fellows - American Institute of Architects

The Focus (Newsletter of AIA Chicago - November 1996) - Juror for The Young Architect Awards - "1996 Professional Excellence Awards"

American Institute of Architects (AIA) and American Correctional Association (ACA) - Cook County Maximum Security Facility Division XI. Selected by a six-member jury to illustrate the most up-to-date and innovative effort in this specialized field

The Chicago Women's Network - International Women's Forum Honor of Membership

City Council of Chicago, Richard M. Daley, Mayor - A Resolution....."whereas Roula Alakiotou's career has been one of great involvement and public service that will have lasting effects on both the Chicago Board of Appeals and the City of Chicago....."

Greek American Community Services/Chicago - Greek-American Woman of the Year

Lerner Newspapers/Chicago - Citizen of the Month

North Lakeside Cultural Center/Chicago - A plaque award for personal dedication, expertise and hard work

United Way/Chicago - Professional Honor Roll - Architects Unit Outstanding Achievement

Edgewater Community Council/Chicago - A plaque award for Saving the Victorian Mansions for community enjoyment

City of Chicago, Mayor's Office - Women Advisory Council Woman of the Year

H. Dubin Memorial Scholarship Award Presented by Dubin, Dubin & Black Architects

Hellenic Professional Society/Chicago Award of Recognition

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