Spotlights
2020 Women in RE: Lindsay Brownschidle, Wendel
What recent project or accomplishment are you most proud of?A recent project I’m proud of is the completion of construction on the new Bus Operations & Maintenance Facility for the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority in Springfield, MA. I was the
2020 Women in RE: Makiko Sadamori, Ronnette Riley Architect
What recent project or accomplishment are you most proud of?I am the lead interior designer for the MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) back of house operations as part of the overall Penn Station Critical Improvements project. LIRR operations will be primarily at the back of the
2020 Women in RE: Ronnette Riley, Ronnette Riley Architect
What recent project or accomplishment are you most proud of?Our design of the John Barrett Salon on West 57th St. has received three national awards to date. The client wanted a homey
2020 Women in RE: Cristina Martinez, Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers
What recent project or accomplishment are you most proud of?In 2019 I joined Mueser Rutledge in the newly created role of business development director. The role is the firm’s first ever
2020 Women in RE: Alexa Antopol, Fisher Dachs Associates
What is one characteristic that you believe every woman in business should possess?Women (cis and trans), those who identify as female, and non-binary individuals should all possess a belief in ourselves. We are worthy. We are
2020 Women in RE: Christa Waring, CTA Architects P.C.
What recent project or accomplishment are you most proud of?As a partner in charge of CTA Architects’ finances, I am most proud of the fact that our employees never missed a full paycheck and not one of our
2020 Women in RE: Carrie O’Farrell, Nelson Pope Voorhis
What recent project or accomplishment are you most proud of?In February 2020, the Town of Southampton adopted the Hampton Bays Downtown Overlay District (HBDOD), a form-based code designed to incentivize redevelopment of the hamlet center into a more-vibrant, attractive and successful mixed-use commercial center. I led the team in
2020 Women in RE: Marisa Queirolo, ACC Real Estate Services Inc.
What would you tell your daughter if she was interested in following in your footsteps?I would be honored as a role model for my daughter to follow in my footsteps and choose a career she is passionate about. I could share my work experiences and offer resources.
2020 Women in RE: Valerie Monastra, Nelson Pope Voorhis
What conferences, books, blogs, podcasts, or influencers would you recommend to women?I really enjoy non-fiction books where the powerless become powerful. “Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women” by Kate Moore is a book that demonstrates the strength of women and
2020 Women in RE: Diana Sweeney, EnergyWatch LLC
What recent project or accomplishment are you most proud of?In addition to my role at EnergyWatch, I’m the exec. director of NYECC, a not-for-profit, with most of the largest commercial