Gunther, who died in May at the age of 65, was an advocate, curator, and executive at major New York City civic, architectural, and preservation organizations.
Dowdell, who will be the first Black woman to serve in the role, spoke to RECORD about her aspirations for the organization and the importance of advocating for architects.
Listen to Escobedo discuss designing the Serpentine Pavilion, how small scale installations influence her architecture, and her new commission to redesign a wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.