Ksenia is an architect registered in the Northwest Territories and Ontario and is a managing associate of the Yellowknife-based firm Taylor Architecture Group. During her time at TAG she has worked on a wide range of projects throughout Northern Canada and; having lived in Yellowknife and grown up in Fredericton, New Brunswick; is especially interested in how to engage and support the smaller, less served parts of the Canadian architectural community.

Ksenia has been advocating for interns since 2014, having acted as the chair of the RAIC Emerging Practitioners (and one of the founding members) and intern representative and treasurer of the NWTAA. During her 5 years with the RAIC EP she researched and presented on various topics related to and/or of interest to interns and other emerging practitioners, from ExAC preparation to “Interns in Practice” to mental health in the architectural profession. She co-founded Becoming Architects Canada in 2021 and is excited to create a new platform in which to continue to support interns and others on the path to architectural licensure.

Patrick is a bilingual Intern Architect registered with the AAA, currently working for DIALOG in their Edmonton studio. Prior to starting his journey towards becoming an architect, he obtained a Bachelor of Environmental and Conservation Sciences from the University of Alberta. He then graduated from Dalhousie University in 2018 with his MArch before moving back to Western Canada to start his career. During his time at university, he contributed significantly to the rebuilding of the Canadian Architecture Students Association (CASA). Patrick also sat on the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) as a Director/Student Representative. He is passionate about the learning continuum of the architect and has been a member of two accreditation visits to Canadian Architecture programs. He continues to pose questions regarding the role of an architect in society and to advocate for a better designed and more resilient built environment.

Afsaneh is registered with the OAA and the Principal of Envision Design Ltd. Her projects span three continents and disparate building types & construction methodologies.

Born in Iran, Afsaneh has attended University and worked in the US and Canada. Her experiences as an immigrant have instilled a keen affinity and passion for supporting marginalized individuals who are striving to find their place in their careers.

Afsaneh has been committed to Interns’ issues since 2013, leading the preparation of OAA’s white paper for the 2014 CACB Validation Conference. She was a founding member of RAIC Emerging Practitioners, Canada’s first Advocacy Group for Interns and served as Director of Knowledge from its inception in 2016 - 2020. Afsaneh created a series of Webinars on the National Building Code and Contract Administration (ExAC Exam Sections 2 & 4), and participated in the preparation and/or presentation of Con Ed Sessions at RAIC Festivals 2015 - 2020. 

Afsaneh is a founding member of “Becoming Architects Canada” whose primary focus is advocating and providing support for individuals on the path to licensure.

Alexander is an Intern Architect registered with the OAA, currently working for Hossack and Associates Architects in Mississauga. He holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Calgary’s School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape along with a Bachelor of Architectural Studies from Laurentian University's McEwen School of Architecture. 

During his studies, he participated in various student associations to build community among his peers. He also worked on university liaison teams to encourage and educate high school students on how to pursue an architectural education. As an Intern Architect, his interest is to assist current and future interns to pursue their designations and complete the path to licensure.

Benoit is a bilingual Intern Architect currently working for Architecture49 in Ottawa. He holds a Master of Architecture and a Bachelor of Architectural Studies from the Laurentian University's McEwen School of Architecture. He is passionate about the impact of architecture on communities throughout Canada and helping peers going through the same path to licensure.

Josh is an Intern Architect Registered with NSAA and has been working at Solterre in Halifax NS for the past 3 and ½ years since completing his MArch at Dalhousie in 2020. Prior to this, Josh was a licensed Mechanical Engineer practicing in the Industrial/Commercial world of HVAC and building services throughout Saskatchewan for several years. He believes that the study of Architecture is a lifelong endeavour and enjoys exploring the unique intersection between the experiential aesthetic and technical execution of each project.

Josh is new to BAC-DAC but is keen to share his experience of navigating the path to licensure in Architecture. He is looking forward to helping fellow interns navigate their own paths and advocating for them throughout the process.

Seanna is an Intern Architect registered in Saskatchewan, currently working at 1080 Architecture, Planning + Interiors in Regina. She has a Master of Architecture from the University of Calgary’s School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, as well as a Bachelor of Architectural Science from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University). She is also a designated RHFAC Professional with a specialization in accessible and inclusive design.

Seanna runs the Emerging Architects Group in Saskatchewan, a province-wide organization committed to providing support and guidance to those entering or progressing through the Internship in Architecture Program, RAIC Syllabus, or BEFA in Saskatchewan. The organization hosts member meetings where interns across Saskatchewan can discuss their progress and receive support within an architecture community.