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,
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am proud of how much I have grown in my career recently. Part of this is because I’ve had the opportunity to work on some of the largest and complex projects in New York. Working on these projects has allowed me to
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? In the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to work on a unique and special project for Shawmut—our new office on Madison Ave. It is always so exciting to see project plans come to fruition and see the space
What was a pivotal point in your career? A pivotal moment in my career was when I got married and had my son, as it made me realize the importance of boundaries. I’ve found that in order to bring your best self to work every day, it is essential to have healthy work-life integration.
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