Rebecca Johnson, Hon. AIA, is the 2025 recipient of Honorary Membership. Her visionary leadership has transformed AIA Philadelphia into a hub for advocacy, equity, and innovation. From founding BUILDPhilly to co-creating the JADE Fellowship, her impact spans civic engagement, climate action, mentorship, and inclusive design. With strategic brilliance and a deep commitment to justice, she has elevated the role of architecture in shaping communities and inspired a national model for change.

Rebecca E. Johnson, Hon. AIA, is a transformative leader in the architecture and design community, whose visionary leadership and deep commitment to equity, advocacy, and civic engagement have redefined what it means to serve the profession. As Executive Director of AIA Philadelphia and the Center for DesignPhiladelphia, Rebecca has built a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond the walls of her city.

Read more on AIA National's website HERE.