Danyson Tavares
Boston – The Boston Society for Architecture (BSA) announced the appointment of Danyson Tavares, Assoc. AIA, NOMA as its new executive director, effective Nov. 4.
As a member-led association, the BSA/AIA is one of the oldest and largest chapters of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in the U.S.
“I am delighted that Danyson will be lending his experience and passion to support the BSA’s mission of climate and equity impact,” said BSA/AIA president, Sam Batchelor, FAIA. “He has shown a remarkable ability to understand the critical issues facing our community and our members, and will be working with our board to advocate for the profession and develop programs and solutions that drive action.”
Tavares was most recently the executive director for YouthBuild Boston. Prior to that, he spent nine years as a lead designer and project manager at Boston area architectural firms. He is actively involved in the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) and has also been serving on the BSA/AIA board.
“I am so thrilled to be joining the BSA as executive director and look forward to expanding the engagement of our membership in making positive impacts in greater Boston,” said Tavares. “For much of my career, I have focused on addressing diversity issues within the architecture, education, and construction industries. This new role will only expand my ability to support the city of Boston and its residents for the future.”
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The BSA’s mission is to improve the quality of life for Boston-area residents by championing innovation in the built environment, with particular emphasis on sustainability and social equity.
