Sarah Woynicz, AIA, NOMA, NCARB, WELL AP, LEED BD+C is a licensed architect, author, and changemaker who believes deeply in the impact of architecture to shape the world and the power of design to improve lives. A graduate of Virginia Tech’s Bachelor of Architecture program with a minor in Leadership and Social Change, Sarah now serves as a Vice President and Project Manager at HKS. Her approach to practice is rooted in people - how places, policy, and practice drive belonging.

Beyond traditional practice, Sarah is deeply engaged in shaping the present and future of the profession. She has served in numerous leadership roles within the American Institute of Architects at the local, state, and national levels, including Chair of the AIA Young Architects Forum and service on the Strategic Planning Committee for the 2026-2030 AIA Strategic Plan. Sarah is the founder of Pride by Design and a co-founder of Out in Architecture, dedicated to amplifying LGBTQIA+ voices and advancing equity, visibility, and representation across the profession.

Through leadership, community building, and advocacy, Sarah’s career values and centers that architecture is not only about buildings; it’s about designing systems, spaces, and cultures where everyone can thrive.

AIA National |
AIA Strategic Planning Committee | 2025
AIA Young Architects Forum, Chair | 2025-2027 
AIA Large Firm Roundtable, Liaison | 2024-2025
AIA Young Architects Forum, Community Director | 2022-2024
AIA Credentials Committee, Chair | 2025
AIA-AGC Joint Committee | 2022- 2024
Align Mentorship Program, Chair | 2022 - 2024

AIA Georgia |
AIA Georgia LGBTQIA+ Alliance, co-Founder | 2022 - 2024
AIA Georgia Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program | Class of 2020

AIA Dallas |
AIA Dallas LGBTQIA+ Alliance, Volunteer | 2023-present

AIA Atlanta |
AIA Atlanta Board, Emerging Professional/Membership Director | 2019-2021
URBANFronts Program + Mural, Co-Founder | 2021
AIA Atlanta YAF Committee, Co-Chair | 2019
AIA Atlanta Student Design Awards Jury Member | 2021
AIA Atlanta Honor Awards Jury Member | 2020

NCARB |
Item Development Subcommittee | 2020 - 2021 
Licensing Advisor, Firm | 2019 - 2022

Community | 
Pride by Design
Founder + Storyteller | 2022 - present
Guest Storyteller + Writer, AIA DC WIELD Committee | 2022
Out in Architecture
Volume I, Co-Founder, Co-Editor, Publisher, Author | 2023
Volume II, Reader + Mentor | 2026
Oakland City Historic Preservation Committee | 2023
O.N.E. (Organized Neighbors of Edgewood) Zoning Committee | 2021 - 2023
Atlanta Harlequins WPL Rugby Team, Community Service Chair | 2017 - 2019
Virginia Tech Women’s Rugby Football Club, Community Service Chair | 2015 - 2017
Virginia Tech Tackling ALS, founder | 2016