Spotlights
2021 Women in Building Services: Jenn Smaragdas, C3S CoRE Consulting, Inc.
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?This past year hasn’t been easy for anyone; an understatement for a majority of the world. I am extremely proud of my team and the professionals I
2021 Women in Building Services: Wendy Ho, AKRF, Inc.
How do you contribute to your community or profession?I enjoy sharing my professional knowledge and experience through mentorship and program engagements with industry organizations, such as
2021 Women in Building Services: Slavica Nikolic, Ronnette Riley Architect
What led you to your current profession?I entered the field of architecture at the age of 19 (college) and I never left it. I was curious about many different aspects of the
2021 Women in Building Services: Jaclyn Ruggiero, BBS Architects, Landscape Architects and Engineers PC
What led you to your current profession?I guess you could say that creativity and technicality run in my family as both my father and grandfather have extensive engineering and architectural
2021 Women in Building Services: Sandra Bragaglia, BBS Architects, Landscape Architects and Engineers PC
What did you want to be when you grew up?I always wanted to be an architect. When other kids were building fantastical things with their Legos, I was building floor plans.
2021 Women in Building Services: Dawn Curto, Rose Property Management Group
What did you want to be when you grew up?A teacher or a cruise director (looked so exciting on the Love Boat!)
2021 Women in Building Services: Yumi Moriwaki, Ronnette Riley Architect
What led you to your current profession?As an undergraduate I was very interested in history and philosophy where my research thesis culminated in a study of how the history of
2021 Women in Building Services: Tracy Hansen, BBS Architects, Landscape Architects and Engineers PC
What led you to your current profession?I entered college in the field of engineering and in two years found it a bit dry for my future. I excelled in math and science but needed more creativity, expression, and
2021 Women in Building Services: Tamera Talbert, CTA Architects, P.C.
What led you to your current profession?Even though dance was my first love, I did have a lot of interest in the arts, architecture and photography growing up. I am proud to be
2021 Women in Building Services: Jennifer Zhao, Shawmut Design and Construction
What did you want to be when you grew up?I wanted to be a detective who had MacGyver and MythBusters traits. I was really into mystery novels and TV shows and found solving