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David Hincher, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
President-Elect
David Hincher is a National Market Lead for Higher Education at Colliers Engineering & Design. He is a North Carolina native and relocated to Philadelphia almost twenty years ago after completing a Master of Architecture in Sustainable Design from the University of Texas at Austin. David has practiced architecture for nearly thirty years, managing higher education and science/technology projects across North Carolina, Texas, New York, and Pennsylvania. He was a member of the AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE) National Working Group to help develop their Framework for Design Excellence and has been actively involved with AIA Philadelphia’s Committee on the Environment, serving as co-chair and founding the 2030 Working Group subcommittee. David is passionate about creating client-centered solutions, fostering an integrated design process rooted in genuine collaboration, and promoting occupant health and well-being.
Casey Gallagher, AIA, LEED AP
Director of Firm Culture + Prosperity
Casey Gallagher is a Principal at EwingCole and an architect, planner, and project manager with extensive experience guiding museums and cultural institutions through strategic master planning, design, and construction. As the firm’s lead cultural planner, she helps organizations think strategically about their future and align physical facilities with their mission and vision.
In addition to her project work, Casey is a recognized leader in firm culture and professional development. She co-founded and co-chaired Women@EwingCole, the firm’s women’s leadership initiative, and launched the Associate Training Program while co-launching the Associate Leadership Program. Both programs are designed to equip associates with the skills needed to advance in their careers and prepare for shareholder-level leadership, strengthening equity, mentorship, and growth across the firm.
Casey’s work has been honored with multiple design awards, and she is an active voice in the profession through publications and national speaking engagements on museum planning, risk management, and design leadership. She is a Registered Architect in Pennsylvania and a LEED Accredited Professional. Casey earned her Bachelor of Architecture from the School of Architecture at Syracuse University.
Eric Leighton, AIA
Director of Equitable Communities
Eric Leighton, AIA, NCARB, is a partner with CBP Architects of Philadelphia. He began his career with the firm’s predecessor studio, Cecil Baker & Associates in 2000 and was named a partner in 2006. His approach emphasizes collaboration, respect for building occupants and project teammates, and a dedication to design that fosters community and inspires belonging. Eric’s award-winning project experience spans market-rate multi-family and custom single-family housing, city fire stations, health centers, art galleries, and adaptive reuse work. His strengths lie in zoning analyses, feasibility studies, and subtle solutions that impress developers, residents, and communities.
Eric earned a Bachelor of Architecture with a minor in historic preservation from Roger Williams University. He sits on the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia Easement Committee. A resident of Cheltenham Township, Eric serves as acting chair of the Zoning Hearing Board and previously served on the Planning Commission. He is registered in Pennsylvania and National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) certified.
Drew Lavine, AIA, LFA, LEED AP
Director of Sustainability and Preservation
As a Partner at Re:Vision, Drew leads the firm in the design of deep-green projects, including Net-Zero Energy, Living Building Challenge, and Passive House. He is a licensed architect with over 20 years of experience and has been with Re:Vision since 2011. His childhood in the Appalachian mountains, Bauhaus education at Virginia Tech, and early architectural career in San Francisco custom homes and Philadelphia institutional buildings have formed the foundation for Drew’s practice of Architecture. Combining scientific and experiential aspects of sustainability, Drew weighs the technical and aesthetic implications of each decision, and is passionate about details large and small. He draws inspiration from nature, the craft and science of building, the creation of places for people to thrive, the power of grassroots community organizing, and supporting future generations of sustainability professionals. A passionate leader in the Philadelphia green building community, Drew is focused on our common future through the lens of holistic design thinking and practice. As a proud small business owner, Drew has adopted Paul Hawken’s philosophy of “doing well by doing good.” At Re:Vision this means upholding and advancing the company’s mission and values not only through project work, but by creating an environment where staff will flourish and communities are uplifted. He remains steadfastly committed to maintaining Re:Vision’s founding B Corporation certification and Just transparency labels and leveraging them to continue building towards “what good looks like” for the organization. For his demonstrated experience in green architecture and his commitment to sustainability advocacy, Drew was recognized with AIA Philadelphia’s 2019 Young Architect Award and as a 2020 Living Future Hero by the International Living Future Institute.
Jamie Ober, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
AIA PA Representative
Jamie is an award-winning architect whose leadership is central to delivering design excellence across complex, multi-faceted projects. An advocate for contextual, high-performance buildings, she brings expertise in both architecture and interior design, leading large, integrated teams from concept through completion. A licensed architect deeply committed to understanding her clients’ needs, goals, and values, Jamie believes great design begins with listening.
As the 2025 AIA Pennsylvania President, she champions the architectural profession at the national, state, and local levels-connecting firms, educators, emerging professionals, and allied industries while amplifying underrepresented voices and advancing a more inclusive future for architecture.
Douglas Carney, AIA, MBA, LEED AP
At-Large Director
Mr. Carney is a Registered Architect in the Commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Massachusetts and is certified by the National Council of Architects Registrations Boards. He is a former member of the Pennsylvania Architects Licensure Board. Mr. Carney was the Health System Senior Vice-President for Real Estate, Planning, Design, Construction and Engineering at the Mount Sinai Health System and Icahn School of Medicine, an 8-hospital system and medical school in New York. Carney has held similar positions at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Has been the Co-chair of the AIA NY Design for Health Committee. Carney has led the design and construction of dozens of major hospital and research projects and buildings and led the 20-year master planning process for the three Academic Medical Systems. Carney has progressively led operating budgets up to $180M and Capital programs ranging from $500-800 million annually and $3-4 billion total. Carney has also taught at Drexel University and holds the rank of Clinical Professor. He has also guest lectured at Widner University, Baruch University, and the Wharton School for 20 years. Mr. Carney’s volunteer passions have included his local school district, the Boston and Philadelphia Library Boards, the USO in Philadelphia, Boston, and New York, Scouts Board in Philadelphia, YMCA Boards and Children First in Philadelphia. Mr. Carney is a Board member of the Association of Medical Facility Professionals (AMFP) in New York. Mr. Carney’s awards include leading education projects that won the best educational building and was the cover project for “Learning by Design” Magazine and the “Engineering News Record” Best of the Best National Healthcare project in 2016. He also was the Eastern PA ACE Mentor of the year in 2018. Doug is an avid Scuba diver.
Jeremiah Woodring, AIA
At-Large Director
Jeremiah Woodring is a licensed architect in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with over a decade of experience in the field. He currently serves as a Ward Commissioner for Lower Merion Township and works with HOK in Philadelphia, where he specializes in commercial design, including sectors such as healthcare, science and technology, and higher education. A strong proponent of sustainability, Jeremiah holds multiple certifications, including LEED and WELL Building Standard accreditation, as well as being a Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC®) with PHIUS. Additionally, he recently obtained his Construction Documents Technology certification from the Construction Specifications Institute. Jeremiah earned his Professional Bachelor of Architecture degree from Philadelphia University in 2015. His passion for architecture extends to academia, where he has served as an adjunct professor at both Thomas Jefferson University and Drexel University, teaching a range of courses from Visualization to a specialized Healthcare Studio. In his leadership role as Chair of the Government Affairs Committee for AIA Pennsylvania, Jeremiah is actively involved in shaping policy and advocating for architects across the state. He is spearheading a new initiative to encourage and mentor architects interested in pursuing public office at various levels throughout Pennsylvania. This initiative will offer guidance and training on campaign strategies and public office responsibilities, in collaboration with AIA PA’s Emerging Professionals Committee. His efforts aim to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the profession, helping young architects develop the skills needed for a career in public service. Through his work on the Government Affairs Committee, Jeremiah has built valuable relationships with state legislators and government officials, leveraging his experience as both a commissioner and an advocate within the AIA to further the interests of the architectural community. Jeremiah now serves as Co-Chair of the AIA/GBCA joint-committee.
Patrick Papia
Director of Philadelphia Emerging Architects
Patrick Papia III earned his Bachelor of Architecture from Thomas Jefferson University’s five-year program in 2021, where he also completed a minor in Sustainable Design. He now brings his knowledge and passion for thoughtful, sustainable architecture to his work at EwingCole.
Throughout his life, Patrick has demonstrated leadership and initiative—founding the Jefferson Fencing Club in 2018 and serving as Director of the Freedom By Design program through the AIAS. His ability to lead and collaborate across disciplines reflects both his creativity and commitment to community-driven design.
Outside the office, Patrick maintains a healthy balance by pursuing his love of travel, fencing, skydiving, and cooking.
Tya Winn, NOMA, LEED Green Associate, SEED
Public Member
Tya Winn is the Director of Project Planning at Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia and Adjunct Professor at Temple University. She has served as the Public Member on the AIA Philadelphia Board of Directors since 2014, currently also as the Director of Equitable Development. Ms. Winn received her BARCH at Syracuse University and her MARCH at the University of Pennsylvania. Since then she has focused her career on real estate and community development; prioritizing affordable housing creation, economic development, creative place-making and urban revitalization. Since joining the AIA Board, she has been involved with various committees; PEA, WIA, AIA Housing Committee, and Architecture in Education. Tya served on the 2016 AIA Convention planning committee and chaired the Legacy Project. She also serves on the boards of Families Forward- a family shelter combating homelessness, PhilaNOMA- the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects, the Hip Hop Architecture Camp, and StreeBoxPHL. From 2017- 2018 she traveled internationally observing the design of public housing as the Stewardson Keefe Lebrun Travel grant recipient, awarded by the Center for Architecture Foundation. In practice, Tya focuses on the revitalization of urban communities and how experience of the built environment shapes perceptions of place.
Eleanor Sharpe
Public Member
Eleanor Sharpe is an renowned professional in the field of urban planning who cares about cities, places, and people; while focused on bringing innovative approaches to urban development and community empowerment. With a distinguished career spanning over a decade with the City of Philadelphia, Sharpe's most recent position, prior to joining the Philadelphia City Council President's Technical Team was as the Interim Deputy Mayor/Director of the Department of Planning and Development. She currently brings her skills and experience to the members of City Council to help enact more informed policies on land use matters, as the Chief of Planning for City Council. In her previous role, Sharpe served for over six years as the Deputy Director of the Division of Planning and Zoning in the department of planning and development. In that role she led collaborative efforts with diverse stakeholders, including elected officials, developers, and communities to enhance, plan, preserve, and develop vibrant neighborhoods across the city. Under her dynamic leadership, the department implemented landmark initiatives across key divisions, including Housing and Community Development, Development Services, and Planning & Zoning, overseeing bodies such as the Philadelphia City Planning Commission (simultaneously served as the Executive Director of the Commission), the Philadelphia Historical Commission, the Philadelphia Art Commission, and the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Notably, in 2020, she initiated the groundbreaking "Planning and Equity: A Commitment to Change" initiative, aimed at addressing historical injustices within the planning profession, particularly within communities of color. Her pledge has gained widespread support from planning directors across the United States. Sharpe's academic background includes a Bachelor's of Architecture from Howard University and a Master's in City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to her impactful work in the public sector, preceded by working in the private sector as a consultant, Sharpe has contributed to academia over the past two decades and continues to do so, as an adjunct professor in city planning and architecture at Temple University, Drexel University, and the University of Pennsylvania.
