2026 Meeting Schedule
- Tuesday, March 10, 12-1pm, Zoom
- Tuesday, June 2, 12-1pm, Zoom
- Tuesday, September 1, 12-1pm, Zoom
- Tuesday, December 1, 12-1pm, Zoom
Increasing Student Access to Design Education
Hosted by AFO and AIA Oregon, the Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G) is a community committee that meets quarterly with the mission of increasing student access to architecture, engineering, construction, and design (AECD) fields in the state of Oregon. As a group of local partners who are aligned around this shared mission, DAO-G meetings are a time for us to harness this network to share opportunities for students, volunteer needs, resources, outreach efforts, and more.
Join DAO-G
Wondering if you’re the right fit? If you identify with any of these statements, we encourage you to join our efforts!
- You are passionate about increasing student access and participation in AECD fields – particularly for those who have been historically marginalized and underrepresented in the field
- You are seeking opportunities to volunteer with and/or contribute to AECD programs for students (Kindergarten – Higher Ed)
- You are a youth program provider or organization seeking to connect with potential volunteer professionals and spread the word about your program
- You are an educator looking for opportunities to share with students interested in AECD fields
- You represent a community group or company that is aligned with our shared mission
Register Now
DAO-G is organized by the Architecture Foundation of Oregon and the American Institute of Architects Oregon (AIA Oregon). We work alongside AECD organizations and professionals, youth organizations, and education institutions and professionals in Oregon including but not limited to:
- ACE Mentor Program of Oregon
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
- Association for Learning Environments (A4LE)
- Construction Specifications Institute Portland (CSI Portland)
- Design-Build Institute of America Oregon Chapter (DBIA Oregon)
- Diversity in Design (DiD)
- Energy Trust
- International Interior Design Association (IIDA)
- National Association of Minority Contractors – Oregon (NAMC-Oregon)
- National Organization of Minority Architects Portland Chapter (NOMA PDX)
- NE STEAM Coalition
- Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs (OAME)
- Oregon Green Schools
- Portland Public Schools
- Portland State University
- Room for More
- Saturday Academy
- University of Oregon
- Urban Land Institute Northwest (ULI Northwest)
- Many design and building firms across Oregon
Questions?
Contact:
Candice Agahan
Director of Community Engagement
candice@af-oregon.org
503-542-3823
DAO-G Miro Board
Explore our Miro board for a recap of our meetings.