FRIENDS of the School of Architecture & Design

FRIENDS Mission

To promote a working relationship between the architecture, construction, and interior design professions and the School of Architecture and Design. And to:

  • Provide support for specific projects, lectures, scholarships, and programs that benefit the architecture and interior design programs.
  • Provide input with regard to current trends in the industry.
  • Identify and promote internships and career opportunities for current New York Tech students.
  • Support a mentoring program for current students.
  • Promote and enhance New York Tech’s student led industry clubs (e.g., AIAS, ASID, and CMAA).

16th Annual Alumni & FRIENDS Reception

  • 2024 – John Sorrenti, FAIA, FRAIC (B.S. ’72, M.B.A. ’78)
  • 2024 – Roxana Escobar Kariyannis, Assoc. AIA (B.Arch. ’00)
  • 2024 – Ghita Akkar (B.Arch. ’09)
  • 2023 – Ted Moudis, AIA (B.S.A.T. ’80)
  • 2023 – Christopher Savoglou, Assoc. AIA (B.S.A.T. ’78)
  • 2023 – Adele Rakower (B.Arch. ’11)
  • 2023 – Peter J. Romano (B.Arch. ’76)
  • 2022 – Robert A. McConnell, AIA (B.Arch. ’82)
  • 2022 – Arianna Armelli (B.Arch. ’12)
  • 2022 – Daniel Horn, AIA, LEED GA (B.Arch. ’13)
  • 2022 – Bentel & Bentel Architects, honoring Fred and Maria Bentel’s family legacy
  • 2021 – Steven Alessio (B.S.A.T. ’80) 2021
  • 2021 – Theresa M. Genovese (B.Arch. ’89)
  • 2020 – Roger P. Smith (B.Arch ’78) 2019
  • 2019 – Denise M. Berger, FAIA (B.Arch. ’86)
  • 2019 – Joseph A. Chiarelli (B.S. ’92)
  • 2018 – Thomas Scerbo, AIA (B.Arch. ’98)
  • 2018 – Deborah Verderame (B.S.A.T. ’83)
  • 2017 – Philip M. Bottega, AIA (B.S.A.T. ’84)
  • 2017 – Peter Ruggerio, AIA (B.Arch. ’82)
  • 2016 – Ark Latt, (B.Arch. ’89)
  • 2016 – Diana Allegretti, RA, LEED AP (B. Arch. ’87)
  • 2015 – John Gering, FAIA (B.Arch. ’83)
  • 2014 – Al Ronci, RA (B.S.A.T. “83)
  • 2013 – George Kaufmann, RA (B.Arch. ’77)
  • 2012 – Vincent Melito, (B.S.A.T. ’91)
  • 2011 – Aret Lerian, (B.Arch. ’99)

FRIENDS Executive Committee

Meet The Committee