2024-05-07T17:11:49-04:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150179954/debra-gerod-takes-the-helm-of-aia-california Antonio Pacheco 2020-01-21T20:05:00-05:00 >2020-01-21T20:08:34-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/cd/cd5c0061ef87fc5573a56759bebaf1a9.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/gruenassociates" target="_blank">Gruen Associates</a> Partner Debra Gerod has been inaugurated as the <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/150010365/aia-california" target="_blank">AIA California</a> 2020 President.&nbsp;</p> <p>According to the AIA California <a href="https://aiacalifornia.org/new-year-new-president-the-american-institute-of-architects-california-welcomes-president/" target="_blank">website</a>, Gerod aims to focus on expanding the group's efforts to push the state to adopt proposed <a href="https://architecture2030.org/zero-code/" target="_blank">Zero Code</a> measures that would mandate emissions-free buildings across the state.&nbsp;</p> <p>According to the AIA California website, Gerod made the following statement at her inauguration:&nbsp;&ldquo;This is a pivotal time where architects are in a position to show leadership in the climate action arena. I wanted to be part of an influential conduit such as the AIA CA. I can think of no better group to work with.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p> <p>Gerod succeeds AIA California 2019 President <a href="https://www.aia.org/showcases/59391-benjamin-kasdan-aia" target="_blank">Ben Kasdan</a> of the firm <a href="https://archinect.com/ktgy" target="_blank">KTGY</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>Voicing support for Gerod as she embarks on her year-long journey at the top of the state's AIA group, Kasdan stated, "Debra Gerod, FAIA, represents AIA California and the architectural profession in such a quintessential way. She leads by example with tactful wisdom, seemingly effortless grace,...</p>