Bethany Long

President of BAA - Part 2 Apprentice

Associated Architects

Beth has been a part of the BAA since 2021, where she first got involved in leading the Women in Architecture group. She was asked to undertake the Vice-President role in 2022, and then in 2024 undertook the Presidency role, sitting alongside Matthew Westley as Chair. In her time at the BAA she has helped launch the BAA’s flagship Built Environment Dinner, and has organised and hosted the annual Celebrating Women in Architecture Exhibition for the last four years. She also launched the “Mochas and Mentoring” series in 2022 and has been a champion of underrepresented voices in the Built Environment through her work within the Women in Architecture team and supporting Birmingham Pride. In 2024, Beth was nominated for the Role Model of the Year award at the Building the Future Awards for her work within the BAA, and came away with the Highly Commended prize. Since then she has also been nominated for the Jane Jacobs Award, the Interact Property Rising Star Award, and has represented the BAA on national stages at UK Construction Week.

Outside of the BAA, Beth has been with Associated Architects since 2021, and currently works as an Architectural Assistant whilst working towards the completion of the RIBA Level 7 Apprenticeship and her qualification as an Architect. In her time at Associated Architects, she has worked across a multitude of sectors, including Commercial, Residential, Civic & Community, and Education. She also sits on the ULI Young Leaders Midlands committee, and is keen to continue driving change across the Built Environment.