Category: Spotlight Content

2026 Women in Construction: Rachael Dickinson, Callahan Construction Managers

2026 Women in Construction: Rachael Dickinson, Callahan Construction Managers

February 24, 2026
What current or recently completed project, accomplishment or initiative are you most excited about, and why does it matter for your team, clients or community?The current project I’m working on is a 10-story, multi-level residential building in White Plains, NY. I’m especially excited because it’s my first ground-up project,
2026 Women in Construction: Chase Kaars Valencia, BR Design Associates

2026 Women in Construction: Chase Kaars Valencia, BR Design Associates

February 24, 2026
What current or recently completed project, accomplishment or initiative are you most excited about, and why does it matter for your team, clients or community?I’m most excited about our work at Marx Realty’s 10 Grand Central, a trend-setter in redefining the office through hospitality-driven design. I led the delivery of multiple prebuilt suites that make the workplace feel more like home, aligning with Marx’s signature approach
2026 Women in Construction: Soraya Collins, Reidy Contracting Group

2026 Women in Construction: Soraya Collins, Reidy Contracting Group

February 24, 2026
What current or recently completed project, accomplishment or initiative are you most excited about, and why does it matter for your team, clients or community?Because of my role, I’m involved in every project that comes through our office, which makes it hard to choose just one.
2026 Women in Construction: Kaitlyn Robinson, The United Group of Companies, Inc.

2026 Women in Construction: Kaitlyn Robinson, The United Group of Companies, Inc.

February 24, 2026
What current or recently completed project, accomplishment or initiative are you most excited about, and why does it matter for your team, clients or community?I am most excited and proud of all of my work in the senior housing space. Currently, I am working on three active adult projects across the eastern coast of the U.S. and it’s been such a rewarding experience.
2026 Women in Construction: Michele Pitale, M.D., CounterpointeSRE

2026 Women in Construction: Michele Pitale, M.D., CounterpointeSRE

February 24, 2026
What do you wish more women knew about the opportunities available in the construction industry today?Women are major decision makers and constitute a large portion of the construction industry from wielding machinery to project management and to providing financing.
2026 Women in Construction: Meghann Van Dorn, The Architectural Team

2026 Women in Construction: Meghann Van Dorn, The Architectural Team

February 24, 2026
What emerging challenge or opportunity do you see shaping the construction industry in the next few years, and how are you preparing for it?I’d say this is evolving rather than emerging: our culture’s relationship with technology has created digital hyper-connection alongside physical and emotional isolation.
2026 Women in Construction: Jordan Crouse Morris, Charney Companies, LLC

2026 Women in Construction: Jordan Crouse Morris, Charney Companies, LLC

February 24, 2026
What current or recently completed project, accomplishment or initiative are you most excited about, and why does it matter for your team, clients or community?I’m most excited about my new role at Charney Companies! As COO of Construction, I’m honored to spearhead the development of our in-house construction group.
2026 Women in Construction: Virginia Trunkes, Robinson+Cole

2026 Women in Construction: Virginia Trunkes, Robinson+Cole

February 24, 2026
What current or recently completed project, accomplishment or initiative are you most excited about, and why does it matter for your team, clients or community?I’m most excited about the podcast we’re developing to spotlight the professionals behind the NYC Metro region’s infrastructure, development and construction industries.
2026 Women in Construction: Hannah Franklin, SLSCO

2026 Women in Construction: Hannah Franklin, SLSCO

February 24, 2026
What current or recently completed project, accomplishment or initiative are you most excited about, and why does it matter for your team, clients or community?I’m most excited about leading a strategic reorganization for the Northeast region, focused on defining target markets, project parameters, resources, and workflows. By creating clarity, structure, and clear roles, we strengthened trust across our teams,
2026 Women in Construction: Anabella Acevedo Peña, NAVA

2026 Women in Construction: Anabella Acevedo Peña, NAVA

February 24, 2026
What current or recently completed project, accomplishment or initiative are you most excited about, and why does it matter for your team, clients or community?I’m especially excited about moving into the next phases of 14 White St., a multifamily residential project in Tribeca I’ve worked on for several years at NAVA.
2026 Women in Construction: Debora Lopes, NYC Public Housing Preservation Trust

2026 Women in Construction: Debora Lopes, NYC Public Housing Preservation Trust

February 24, 2026
What current or recently completed project, accomplishment or initiative are you most excited about, and why does it matter for your team, clients or community?Recently, I’ve been thrilled project-managing the SHPO National Register and Part I submissions for two of the Trust’s Capital Projects. Working
2026 Women in Construction: Navleen Ghai, Structure Tone, LLC

2026 Women in Construction: Navleen Ghai, Structure Tone, LLC

February 24, 2026
What current or recently completed project, accomplishment or initiative are you most excited about, and why does it matter for your team, clients or community?One initiative I’m proud of is helping lead Structure Tone’s Women in Construction group. We’ve expanded programs that blend professional development with community impact, from clothing drives to volunteer days, plus site visits and career workshops.