Amy Ehlers Wiley

Amy Ehlers Wiley serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Architecture at Drury University's Hammons School of Architecture. An NCARB certified architect licensed in Missouri and Arkansas, she brings 12 years of professional experience from firms in Chicago, Little Rock, and Springfield, where she contributed to high-impact community projects including Missouri State University's Glass Hall Renovation and Addition, Pummill Hall Renovation, Reeds Spring Middle School, and the Greene County Sheriff's Office.

Her educational foundation includes a B.Arch. from Drury University (2009) with minors in Art History and Global Studies. During her studies, she participated in the Spring Break Internship Program at prestigious firms, was a Warren L. White Scholar, and received the AIA Henry Adams Medal for academic excellence.

Professor Wiley's research centers on sustainable architecture and climate change adaptation in the built environment, directly informed by her senior thesis 'Averting Disaster: A New Mindset for the Southeast United States.' She actively integrates this focus into teaching through a seminar on designing for physical and mental health, emphasizing holistic well-being in architectural practice.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• American Institute of Architects (AIA) Henry Adams Medal for excellence
• Warren L. White Scholar designation

A dedicated mentor for first-generation students, Professor Wiley frequently serves as a critic for the Hammons School of Architecture and provides career guidance. She extends her professional impact as a board member of the Springfield AIA chapter—where she co-founded the Diversity and Recruitment Committee—and through community leadership roles including Leadership Springfield's Class 34 and chairing Westminster Presbyterian's Property Visioning Committee.