Josephine Kaiser, Associate, Mechanical Engineering, Dagher Engineering

Name: Josephine Kaiser Title: Associate, Mechanical Engineering Company: Dagher Engineering Location: New York, N.Y. Birthplace and year: Grand Rapids, Mich., 1979 College: BS, Manhattan College, Bronx, N.Y.: MS, Michigan Tech., Houghton, Mich. First job outside of real estate: Peace Corp volunteer, Panama First job in real estate or allied field: Design engineer, Dagher Engineering What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Dagher Engineering specializes in mechanical, electrical, plumbing/fire-protection, sustainable design and consulting for new construction, renovations and adaptive re-use projects. We have experience in a wide-range of building types for both public and private sector clients, including: commercial/office, cultural, education, government, healthcare, hospitality, mixed-use, residential and retail. Hobbies: Traveling, reading, crossword puzzles, volunteering for Engineers without Borders Favorite book: "The World According to Garp" Favorite movie: "Stranger than Fiction" Key to success: Be passionate about the work that you do. If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? International development work