Amber Egofske is an associate and architect at Alliiance, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She focuses her work in the public studio where she thrives in multidisciplinary teams to create innovative and collaborative design solutions. Recent projects include Park visitor centers, a public service center, and interior renovation projects on buildings with historic character. As an MDT volunteer, her enthusiasm lies in uncovering place-based discoveries that highlight the unique qualities of each community. Amber is also one of the current co-chairs of the Minnesota Design Team.
Courses
State and Local Mechanisms of Design Leadership
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 2-3pm ET
The AIA was a critical partner to the early Community Design Centers in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Today, there are dozens of community design centers across the country. The Civic Design Center represents one important model that emerged out of local advocacy efforts and has gone on to have a profound impact on the future of Nashville. The Minnesota Design Team embodies a Component-led model at the state level. Established in 1983, the MDT has served over 100 communities across the state, leveraging the contributions of hundreds of volunteer professionals. The University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Center for Resilient Metro-Regions has partnered with Communities by Design in recent years to deliver technical assistance to 9 towns in Vermont and Massachusetts, offering another model. This session will explore comparative approaches to design leadership and volunteer mobilization to impact communities.