MSA AGM Election Overview

We’re excited to announce our newly elected Council Members following our recent AGM and RIBA elections.

A huge thank you to Jenny Etheridge for her incredible leadership over the past 2.5 years as President. Under her guidance, the Society has achieved so much – and we’re incredibly grateful for the dedication, care and hard work that often happens behind the scenes. Our Society simply wouldn’t function without the commitment of all our Council Members.

We’re delighted to welcome our newly elected President Simina Ionescu, Treasurer Jake Vizard and Secretary Rodica Earmacov as we continue working towards our mission:

“To champion and nurture the present and future architects of Manchester.”

A sincere thank you to all our members and sponsors for your continued support and for being part of the MSA. We truly couldn’t do it without you. Here’s to the next two years!

A word from our new President:

“The Society is in a strong position and I’m committed to building on the progress already made with ambition and purpose. I want our events to challenge, inform and inspire – not simply fill calendars.

My priorities include expanding CPD-focused events and practice-based workshops, and strengthening collaboration with allied disciplines, universities, developers and local authorities to advocate for good design and sustainable development across our region.

I’m passionate about fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging. Architecture is rooted in teamwork, and I will listen closely to our members, working alongside them to ensure we continue to make a meaningful impact.

Together, we can strengthen the Society’s role as an inclusive, thoughtful and influential voice for architecture – supporting members at every stage of their careers and championing design excellence across our city region.”