Spotlights

2023 Women in Construction: Olga Vinogradova, Troutman Pepper

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

2023 Women in Construction: Rose Williams, Unispace

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

2023 Women in Construction: Marissa Dionne Mead, Svigals + Partners

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

2023 Women in Construction: Bernadette Amarosa, L+M Development Partners

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

2023 Women in Construction: Amy Mason Safranec, Ayzo Ridge Design

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?

2023 Women in Construction: Krystle Bryan, Urban Atelier Group

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

2023 Women in Construction: Kathy Chan, STUDIO V Design + Planning

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

2023 Women in Construction: Rekha Auguste-Nelson, Consigli Construction Co.

What was a pivotal point in your career? Back in 2020, I was a member of an all-female construction management team for a project in Wooster. Initially, we were renovating the Central Massachusetts YWCA. Once COVID-19 hit, the project converted into a childcare center for emergency workers.

2023 Women in Construction: Lisa Andrzejewski, Robinson & Cole LLP

What was a pivotal point in your career? Like many lawyers who practice in this area, when asked why I became a construction attorney, my honest answer is I “fell into it”. After three and a half years of practice, and not knowing anything different, I decided to make a move by joining

2023 Women in Construction: Danielle Cuni, Outsource Consultants, Inc.

What advice would you offer to other women getting into the construction industry? Advice I would offer to other women entering the construction industry is that it will most definitely challenge your emotional strength at times. It can be a high stress and tough field to be in as a woman