2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Paolo Campos, AIA, NOMA, Patriquin Architects

Three skills that you use every day in your position: 

Listening, critical thinking, and communicating.

Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: 

No Shortcuts to the Top, by Ed Viesturs and David Roberts.

Best advice for new leaders in 10 words or less: 

A rising tide lifts all the boats in the harbor. 

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? 

Co-founding NOMAct and serving as its first president after it was chartered, while seeing it grow from a dozen people to over 60 in a short span of time…while also serving as president of AIA CT, an organization of over 1500 members. 

What makes this nominee an Industry Leader? 

“A highly regarded architect, Paolo Campos, joined our firm in 2016 and was promoted to principal in 2022. He joined the board of the American Institute of Architects, became chapter president, and co-founded the Connecticut NOMA. Sought out as a mentor, collaborator, and speaker, Paolo exemplifies the qualities of an emerging industry trailblazer.” - Karin Patriquin, AIA, LEED AP, CPHC, Fitwel, president, Patriquin Architects.