Government Affairs Representative, AIA Arizona
Christian Solorio, AIA, is a Policy Campaign Manager at Welcoming Neighbors Network. As a registered architect and servant leader, he seamlessly integrates community engagement and advocacy into his career, prioritizing positive impacts in underserved neighborhoods. He pioneers innovative, affordable housing designs with a holistic focus on humanity, community, and the planet. With expertise spanning Permanent Supportive Housing to Homeownership projects, Christian stands out as a subject matter expert in affordable housing. Notably, he broke ground as the first architect in over 40 years to serve in the Arizona State legislature, advocating for the AEC community. In this role, Christian championed solutions to pressing issues, including the housing crisis, smart growth, economic development, and climate change.