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.

Graeme is an Intern Architect currently working for Dub Architects in Edmonton. He holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Design in Industrial Design from the University of Alberta. Alongside his architectural pursuits, he also works in the fields of graphic design, new media, and photography.

Prior to his role with BAC/DAC, Graeme served as Media Chair for the RAIC Emerging Practitioners Committee and was actively involved with the RAIC Alberta Chapter. Building upon his advocacy experience, he is interested in helping to develop and strengthen young architects while providing a sense of continuity on the path to licensure.

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.

Erin is an Intern Architect currently working for CS&P Architects in Toronto. She graduated from Carleton University in the spring of 2020 with an M.Arch and is very engaged with the architectural community. Erin is currently a Director/Student Representative on the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB), and finishing her term as Past President/Director of the Canadian Architecture Students Association (CASA). These roles have allowed her to build strong relationships with people across the profession in all stages of study, licensure, and practice in Canada and abroad.