Gloria Kloter, AIA, NCARB, CODIA, is an award-winning architect, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. Founder and CEO of Glow Architects, she has practiced architecture in both the Dominican Republic and the U.S. since 2004. Gloria advocates for immigrant architects, women in architecture, and working mothers.
She authored The Architecture of Motherhood and co-authored City Shapers and Prospering in the US, supporting immigrant professionals in the profession.
Gloria serves as Director of Programs and Podcast Co-Host for the Immigrant Architects Coalition and is an 2025–2027 At-Large Representative to the AIA National Strategic Council. She also serves as Florida’s Architect Licensing Advisor through AIA Florida.
She founded the Foreign Architects community and led key committees for AIA Tampa Bay. Her honors include the 2025 AIA National Young Architect Award and the 2020 AIA Tampa Bay Kelley Emerging Professional Award. Her work has been featured by Architizer, NCARB, EntreArchitect, and more.
Courses
Building a Thriving Career: Support and Strategies from the Immigrant Architects Coalition
Thursday, July 10, 2025 | 1:00-2:00pm EST
This program will feature a panel discussion with authors of Prospering in the US - A Handbook for Immigrant Architects, a comprehensive guide published by the Immigrant Architect Coalition in 2024. This session will offer invaluable insights into navigating the architectural profession in the United States for immigrant architects. Panelists, who are themselves successful immigrant architects and designers, will share their experiences and practical advice on topics ranging from cultural acclimation to career development. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn directly from the contributors of this essential resource, gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities unique to immigrant architects seeking to build thriving and inclusive careers in the US. This program builds upon the mission of the Immigrant Architects Coalition to support their fellow immigrant architects through shared knowledge and mentorship.