What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
My greatest recent achievement has been becoming a registered architect in the state of New York. Since young women of Latin heritage are statistically underrepresented in the
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
My greatest professional achievement this year would be my current role as lead estimator on Aurora’s largest project to date. As the only female lead estimator at
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
In Jamaica, Queens, construction is about to start on a 3-K school facility that stands out among the projects I’ve worked on in the last year or so. The RKTB team has designed an
What advice would you offer to other women getting into the architecture/construction industry?
You cannot think of the built building as your deferred fulfillment, or the recognition that may follow as your validation. You must enjoy the
Starting out in the architecture/construction business, who empowered you?
My first job was in the employ of the on-site architect and construction administrator working on the south side of Ellis Island, at the former hospital facility for
Why should women consider a career in construction?
Opportunities in the construction industry are endless and it makes so much sense to encourage both men and women to enter the field. Projects in construction continue to
Who within your own firm has helped you succeed within the construction industry?
Our engineers!! Their expertise gave me a very different perspective about building infrastructure. From basement meet me rooms, to roof and riser rights, and
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
The last 12 months have continued to be a challenge for everyone, but in my opinion the construction world has had it especially tough with
Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you?
I feel empowered when I’m in control, and making positive decisions based on my vision—my story—and I believe real empowerment comes when I
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
In 2021, I turned over a private residence in New York City. The project included custom millwork throughout, a custom staircase, several walkable skylights and