Attendees will observe examples of how architects can bring their individual strengths and interests (such as sustainability) to their role.

Don Horn, FAIA

Don Horn, FAIA, is a leader in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of buildings through policy and advocacy within the Federal government. As Deputy Director of GSA’s Office of Federal High-Performance Buildings, Don promotes environmentally responsible decision-making for buildings, and translates green building strategies and ideals into practical solutions to meet federal goals for new construction, repair and alteration, facility management, and leasing. 

His professional service includes leadership roles with ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1, Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings, and present or former advisory roles in three of the primary high-performance building certification organizations in the U.S. – the U.S. Green Building Council, the Green Building Initiative, and the International Living Future Institute. 

Don has over 29 years of experience with GSA in both sustainable design and historic preservation. Prior to GSA, he worked for private sector architecture firms in Virginia. He holds a Master of Architecture degree from Georgia Tech and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Virginia. He was elevated to Fellow in 2015.

Angela Miklich

Angela Miklich is a Program Manager for the U.S. General Services Administration's office of Project Delivery in the six-state Great Lakes Region. In this role, she leads a team of Project Managers and manages a multi-billion dollar Capital Project Program that includes a portfolio of projects in U.S. Courthouses, Federal Office Buildings, and Border Stations. She is a versatile design and construction professional who has managed governmental projects across the Midwest.

Angela served as Associate Member Director on the AIA Cleveland Board of Directors from 2013 to 2015. She is a graduate of Kent State University’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design where she received both her Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Masters of Architecture.

A champion in non-traditional career paths, Angela takes great pride in a public sector vocation. She is enthusiastic about making public sector processes understandable for external stakeholders and encouraging emerging professionals to consider how architectural skillsets apply across a wide array of industries.