PWC NY presents “Resilience Infrastructure Across New York”

Manhattan, NY As extreme weather events increase due to climate change, ensuring that physical structures are secure is a priority in the AEC industry. The New York chapter of Professional Women in Construction (PWC-NY) is bringing together top industry leaders from NYCEDC, SCAPE, STV, MTA and NYC DEP for a panel on Resilience Infrastructure Across New York. They will discuss how climate affects the built environment and creates opportunities for innovation. The event is scheduled for Thursday, February 13^th from 8:30 am to 11:00 am at Brickworks Design Studio in NYC. 

To register and/or to learn about event sponsorship, visit www.PWC-NY.org

The Resilience Infrastructure panel will be moderated by Karen Appell, PE, vice president & climate change lead AECOM Metro New York and features the following expert panelists:

• Alexis Taylor, vice president of climate resilience, neighborhood strategies, New York City Economic Development Corporation;

• Pippa Brashear, RLA, resilience principal and partner, SCAPE;

• Breanna Horne, CHMM, ENV SP, WEDG, WELL AP, senior associate, director of resilience, STV;

• Erin Morey, director, climate resilience planning, MTA; 

• Kathryn Prybylski, PE, assistant commissioner Bureau of Coastal Resilience, NYC Department of Environmental Protection.

Professional Women in Construction is a nonprofit organization that supports and connects women and promotes diversity within the architecture, engineering, construction and related fields via exclusive member resources as well as leadership and networking opportunities. The Resilience Infrastructure panel is one of several PWC informative industry programs held throughout the year to help women advance in their careers. 

Co-chairs for this event are PWC members:

• Gia Mainiero, AIA, LEED AP BD+C assoc. DBIA, principal, Dattner Architects;

• Marilisa Stigliano, SVP, financial planning and analysis, STV ;

• Elizabeth Thompson, PE, ENV SP, president & civil engineering practice lead for transportation, Metro New York, AECOM.

PWC members represent a broad spectrum of the industry that serves real estate owners, developers, facilities and property managers and public agencies. They include general construction and specialty contractors, architectural and engineering firms, environmental services, and suppliers. Because the core client industries have many needs, PWC also draws representatives from the services sector: law and accounting firms, insurance/surety and bonding companies, banks and financial services, graphic designers, printers, computer consultants, travel agencies, marketing specialists and more. Membership is open to professional women and men, private companies and public agencies in construction and allied industries. To join Professional Women in Construction NY, please email [email protected].