Ariana Parrish is an architect and community advocate who has been active in Baltimore and Philadelphia’s design community since 2012. She is passionate about expanding access to architecture and design education for young people, with a particular focus on mentoring emerging Black and brown talent.
Ariana previously served as Community Outreach Chair for Baltimore NOMA and as a member of AIA Baltimore’s Future Architects Resources (FAR) Committee, where she helped bring design education into local classrooms. She continues to mentor students at Morgan State University and has led several initiatives advancing equity in the profession, including directing the 2024 NOMA National Conference Legacy Project and facilitating a session at the 2023 conference.
As the Founder and Executive Director of Nosreme Baltimore, Ariana leads arts-based community programs that connect local creatives, residents, and students through public art and cultural exchange. She brings to the AIA Baltimore Board a deep commitment to mentorship, representation, and building bridges between architecture, education, and community.
