Lakisha A. Woods will take the reins as executive vice president and CEO of the American Institute of Architects effective Jan. 31. She replaces Robert Ivy, who is leaving Dec. 31 and has been running the professional association since 2011.
In her role at the AIA, Woods will manage the national office in Washington, D.C., and oversee about 200 employees. She will also partner with the board of directors as well as work with more than 200 chapters nationwide and overseas to support AIA members. Woods also will sit on the independent board of the group's Construction Document business, which is led through a strategic partnership with True Wind Capital.