Charyl McAfee-Duncan, FAIA, NOMA, is president and principal of McAfee3 Architecture + Design, where she has led with a vision of equity, service, and community impact for over three decades. A protégé of John S. Chase, McAfee-Duncan honors his legacy through inclusive design, advocacy, and mentorship. She champions equitable practice through designs that reflect and serve diverse communities and volunteer work spanning a wide range of civic and cultural initiatives. She is on the advisory board for CityLab High School, serves on TxA’s Government Advocacy Steering Committee, and has helped advance the visibility of Black women in architecture through DFW NOMA. McAfee-Duncan’s career reflects her deep commitment to uplifting underrepresented voices and shaping a more inclusive future for architecture.