OTJ Architects Appoints Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access Director Share Article National Architecture and Interior Design Practice Reaffirms Commitment to Social and Racial Justice through Creation of Strategic Leadership Role WASHINGTON (PRWEB) April 24, 2021 OTJ Architects is pleased to announce the appointment of Alvia Howard, NCIDQ, CID, Associate AIA, as firmwide Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access. In this role, Ms. Howard will lead the development of strategic, actionable, measurable, and time-based initiatives that advance the firm’s commitment to a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. In partnership with Chief Human Resources Officer Jordana Coppola, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Ms. Howard will work to develop educational tools and lead firmwide learning efforts on this vital topic. Ms. Howard will also work to increase OTJ’s recruitment of minority and diverse staff members and serve as the firm’s DEIA ambassador to clients and the industry at large. Ms. Howard will be supported in her efforts by OTJ’s existing Diversity Task Force, launched by the firm a year ago.