How can AEC companies recruit more women? Companies need to be intentional and proactive in their efforts to recruit and retain women from diverse backgrounds. Recruitment is at the end of a pipeline that starts with high school education, mentorships, and internships. Companies should be present
What was a pivotal point in your career? In 2006 I moved from Ecuador to New York to pursue my master’s degree. What I thought was going to be a two-year adventure turned into a whole new life. After 16 years of living in New York, I’m still awestruck and giddy to wake up in the greatest city in
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? Our relocation of the Central Park Conservancy (CPC) to its new space on Fifth Ave. was a monumental transition. The firm occupied 14 E 60
th St. as their ‘home base’ for the past 30 years and it
Which professional associations or organizations would you recommend to women who are starting out in the AEC industry? The Professional Women in Construction (PWC) is a great organization for women who are starting out in the AEC industry. PWC has an incredible mentorship program that pairs a
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? As a part of Unispace’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and wellbeing initiatives, I have been instrumental in building out a strategy to expand the company’s supplier base to include
Which professional associations or organizations would you recommend to women who are starting out in the AEC industry? I absolutely encourage participation in industry-specific organizations like AIA and NOMA. These organizations offer so many ways to network, grow leadership skills, and contribute
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? The project I am most proud of this year would definitely be my current project, Bronx Point, located in the South Bronx. I grew up in this neighborhood so it’s humbling to come full circle and give back to my community
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? I have been approved for every sign variance presentation in front of planning & zoning boards. Which professional associations or organizations would you recommend to women who are starting out in the AEC industry?
Which professional associations or organizations would you recommend to women who are starting out in the AEC industry? As a graduate student, I was involved with the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). I encourage all women to get involved in organizations with local and national
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? During this past year, we hit a milestone in our studio – we have the same number of female staff as male staff, and with interns this winter, we have more women in our studio. I am thrilled with the increased number of
