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WILD: Women in Lighting + Design is open to all women, all marginalized genders, and their allies, creating a supportive and safe network for all.

NOMA: Founded 50 years ago, the mission is the building of a strong national organization, strong chapters and strong members for the purpose of minimizing the effect of racism in architecture and design.

IALD: The International Association of Lighting Designers operate at the highest level of integrity to create a better world through leadership and excellence in lighting design and appreciation of the Power of Light in human life.

IES: The Illuminating Engineering Society seeks to improve the lighted environment by bringing together those with lighting knowledge and by translating that knowledge into actions that benefit the public.

NACLIQ: The North American Coalition of Lighting Industry Queers exists as a hub for advocacy, mutual support, networking, socializing, and sharing information about our industry. NACLIQ (pronounced NAY-click) welcomes all LGBTQIA+ people and their allies to join this safe space to discuss important LGBTQIA+ issues, and to look at more lighting-centered topics from a queer perspective.

Light Justice is the practice of planning, designing, implementing, and investing in lighting for historically marginalized communities through inclusive stakeholder engagement and mutual respect. Thoughtful and well-maintained lighting is too often a marker of power and privilege. The lighting profession holds both a responsibility and an opportunity to change this reality. By recognizing our role and embracing curiosity around how lighting can promote social and environmental equity, we take the first steps toward achieving Light Justice.