
Brittany Meyer serves as Senior Director of Public Policy at the American Institute of Architects, where she leads federal advocacy efforts on priority issues including affordable housing, climate-responsive building standards, and codes modernization.
Prior to joining AIA, Brittany launched the American Lung Association's first-ever national policy program focused on indoor air quality, where she served as National Director of Policy for Healthy Indoor Air. While there, she established a strategic framework that aligned public health, housing, and environmental justice goals while commenting on green building and electrification rules affecting both residential and commercial buildings. Prior to that, she worked at organizations such as The Michael J. Fox Foundation and the Society for Neuroscience, where she developed expertise in working with Congress and federal agencies on health, science and disease related issues.
Courses
The Federal Budget and Its Impact on the Profession
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | 2:00-3:00pm EST
Join us to hear from the AIA national advocacy team as they explain the structure and timeline of the federal budget process, including how appropriations affect architecture and vertical infrastructure programs. This course will highlight why the federal budget matters to architects and designers, and discuss how architects can engage in the budget cycle and support advocacy efforts. Discover how to connect federal spending priorities to opportunities and challenges facing the built environment and the profession. By translating complex fiscal policy into clear, actionable insights, this course aims to empower practitioners to anticipate funding trends, align services with public investment priorities, and engage in effective advocacy.