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
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.
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
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
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? I was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2021 and immediately started treatment in November. At the time I was overseeing the demolition of three existing buildings on the Harlem Hospital campus to make way for
What was a pivotal point in your career? Five years into my career, I asked for my first promotion. Before that, I had not received a promotion as part of my annual evaluation period, so I scheduled a meeting with the chief operations officer and pitched my case. At the time, it felt intimidating,
