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2021 Women in Building Services: Susan Kessel, CNY Group
June 22, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?
With my love of music, growing up I wanted to be a sound engineer. My grandfather played the stand-up bass with Louie Armstrong for
2021 Women in Building Services: Kenne Shepherd, Kenne Shepherd Interior Design Architecture PLLC
June 22, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?
An artist
2021 Women in Building Services: Karen Lelo, Alan Margolin and Associates
June 22, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A psychologist.
2021 Women in Building Services: Christine Barshtak, Finaly General Contracting Corp.
June 22, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A writer.
2021 Women in Building Services: Nancy Colella, NYS Sustainable Corp.
June 22, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?
My desire was in the arts as my father was a painter and I began my career as a designer. A creative discipline is a profound benefit to
2021 Women in Building Services: Sami Groff, Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP
June 22, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Growing up I always thought I wanted to be a veterinarian. I loved nature and the idea of treating and healing animals. However, my grandfather was a
2021 Women in Building Services: Sara Davis, FXCollaborative
June 22, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?
In late elementary and middle school, I wanted to be an engineer. Later on, I wanted to be a classical musician, and one of my majors in
2021 Women in Building Services: Jessica Sheridan, Mancini Duffy
June 22, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
This past year has been one of introspection for me, as it has been for many of us. As we retreated into our homes the absence of connectivity has
2021 Women in Building Services: Allie Papp, Montroy DeMarco Architecture, Montroy Andersen DeMarco
June 22, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
The project I am most proud of is the ongoing reorganization of a global fragrance and flavors research company’s laboratories and
2021 Women in Building Services: Jaimie Patton, SWBR
June 22, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Astronomer and astronaut.
2021 Women in Building Services: Cassidy O’Brien, SWBR
June 22, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I always knew I wanted to work in a profession involving the built environment. My success in math and science courses coupled with
2021 Women in Building Services: Leia Sims, KOW Building Consultants
June 22, 2021
What trends will dominate your industry in the coming months?
NYC is taking action to reduce climate impacts of the building industry. The Climate Mobilization Act includes LL97 which is imposing limits
2021 Women in Building Services: Lysa Russo, KOW Building Consultants
June 22, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I recently completed the construction of a day care center in Wantagh, N.Y. The project was different than others that I have previously worked on
2021 Women in Building Services: Zoe Grossman, Bright Power
June 22, 2021
What led you to your current profession?
A passion to incorporate sustainability into the built environment in a way that positively impacts the residents of the community as well as the natural environment.
2021 Women in Building Services: Jeannine Altavilla Cooper, Bright Power
June 22, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be a lot of things growing up but did not anticipate where I have ended up in the energy field! The top two contenders for
2021 Women in Building Services: Jillian Cayer, The Falcon Group
June 22, 2021
What led you to your current profession?
Many of my family members are engineers or in a related field which helped guide my career in the engineering and architecture space.
2021 Women in Building Services: Angie Silva, Outsource Consultants, Inc.
June 22, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A kindergarten teacher. I love being around kids and watching them grow and learn new things.
2021 Women in Building Services: Adele Perera, Outsource Consultants, Inc.
June 22, 2021
Who was/is your mentor and how did s/he influence/help you in your career?
When I was in school at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, Sidney Shelov, FAIA, architecture professor and dean, saw that I was struggling to keep
2021 Women in Building Services: Megan Fensterer, H2M architects + engineers
June 22, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?
When I was younger, I thought I wanted to be a teacher or architect. I had always excelled in math and science while also being fascinated by