2022 Women in Construction: Kenne Shepherd, Kenne Shepherd Interior Design Architecture PLLC

Name: Kenne Shepherd, AIA, LEED AP ID+C, WELL AP

Title: Principal

Company Name: Kenne Shepherd Interior Design Architecture PLLC

Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you?
As a young architect, my passion for design and developing a mastery of my profession drove me to excel. It was far more important than being mentored by any one individual. At the heart of that was a passion to create a better world through the power of design. To succeed as a woman in a male-dominated industry, I made a point of working in different aspects of the industry, from construction to city planning to architecture and interior design, to gain an overall understanding of design and construction. The breadth of my background and professional experience serves me well in my practice today.

Why should women consider a career in construction?
The world of design and construction is an exciting and dynamic industry. There is nothing more satisfying than seeing the construction of a project that you have designed and worked on for months, if not years, being built and completed. It is a complex industry involving the skills and expertise of various professionals and trades. There is ample opportunity to find challenging positions that advance professional growth and development.