Hampton University News April 11, 2016 Hampton Alumna Named American Institute of Architects Associate of the Year Hampton University alumna R. Denise Everson '04 has been selected by the American Institute of Architects as the 2016 Associate of the Year based on her promotion of affordable housing. The American Institute of Architects has been a professional membership association for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and partners since 1857. Every year they select a partner who has upheld the association's goals and mission. "This is an outstanding tribute to her work and commitment to the highest principles of the profession" said Robert Easter, chair of the Hampton University Department of Architecture. "In places across the country, our alums are making significant contributions to their communities and we applaud this magnificent achievement." Everson currently is a consultant with the Connecticut Green Bank - which provides loans to homeowners so that they may be able to afford energy efficiency improvements. She is also working on engineering the launch of a multi-family energy efficiency demonstration pilot. Everson is a believer in human health and social justice, which stands out in her leadership. She works endlessly to change the public's perception of architects, their roles in society and is a continuous advocate for affordable housing. SANDRA M. PHOENIX Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> 800-999-8558, ext. 4820 404-592-4820 Skype: sandra.phoenix1 Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/ 1438 West Peachtree NW Suite 200 Atlanta,GA 30309 Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (LYRASIS) Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org<http://www.lyrasis.org/> Honor the ancestors, honor the children.