Bethany Jackson Named 2025 AIA Central Oklahoma Chapter President

Our very own Bethany Jackson, AIA is stepping up as the 2025 President of the AIA Central Oklahoma Chapter!

Bethany is a leader through and through. With 26+ years in the design industry, she’s tackled everything from local builds to national and international projects. Federal, corporate, ecclesiastical, healthcare design—you name it, she’s made an impact.

She’s got the credentials to back it up: Registered Architect (RA), Certified Healthcare Interior Designer (CHID), Licensed Interior Designer (LID), NCIDQ certified, and NCARB certified. She’s been serving on the AIA Central Oklahoma Board for eight years, bringing her dedication, expertise, and steady leadership to the profession.

Bethany’s an OU grad, holding a Master’s in Construction Administration, a Bachelor of Architecture, and a Bachelor of Interior Design. She’s earned some big honors along the way, including the Outstanding Alumni Award from OU’s College of Architecture and completing Leadership AIA Oklahoma Class I 2015.

Beyond the office, Bethany is all about giving back. She’s active in the Greater OKC Chamber, volunteers at Wildwood’s nursery, and stays plugged into the community. Now, as just the fourth woman to lead AIA Central Oklahoma, she’s paving the way for the next generation of architects and designers.

We couldn’t be more excited for her. Congratulations, Bethany! We know you’re going to do great things.