Category: Spotlight Content

2023 Women in Construction: Meraj Nasir, The Falcon Group

2023 Women in Construction: Meraj Nasir, The Falcon Group

March 28, 2023
What advice would you offer to other women getting into the construction industry? The one piece of advice I would offer women getting into the construction industry is to stay confident and take up space. Working in a male dominated field can sometimes get intimidating. There might be instances
2023 Women in Construction: Tarshia Champagne, Argo Real Estate

2023 Women in Construction: Tarshia Champagne, Argo Real Estate

March 28, 2023
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? Despite the myriad challenges associated with any F.I.S.P./Local Law 11 project, the façade work we are doing at a large prewar co-op on West 101st St., concurrently includes a separate roof replacement,
2023 Women in Construction: Isil Akgul, Cooper Robertson

2023 Women in Construction: Isil Akgul, Cooper Robertson

March 28, 2023
How can AEC companies recruit more women? Companies need to be intentional and proactive in their efforts to recruit and retain women from diverse backgrounds. Recruitment is at the end of a pipeline that starts with high school education, mentorships, and internships. Companies should be present
2023 Women in Construction: Nandar Godoy-Dinneen, PJCArchitecture

2023 Women in Construction: Nandar Godoy-Dinneen, PJCArchitecture

March 28, 2023
What was a pivotal point in your career? In 2006 I moved from Ecuador to New York to pursue my master’s degree. What I thought was going to be a two-year adventure turned into a whole new life. After 16 years of living in New York, I’m still awestruck and giddy to wake up in the greatest city in
2023 Women in Construction: Frances Graham, Newmark

2023 Women in Construction: Frances Graham, Newmark

March 28, 2023
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? Our relocation of the Central Park Conservancy (CPC) to its new space on Fifth Ave. was a monumental transition. The firm occupied 14 E 60th St. as their ‘home base’ for the past 30 years and it
2023 Women in Construction: Olga Vinogradova, Troutman Pepper

2023 Women in Construction: Olga Vinogradova, Troutman Pepper

March 28, 2023
Which professional associations or organizations would you recommend to women who are starting out in the AEC industry? The Professional Women in Construction (PWC) is a great organization for women who are starting out in the AEC industry. PWC has an incredible mentorship program that pairs a
2023 Women in Construction: Rose Williams, Unispace

2023 Women in Construction: Rose Williams, Unispace

March 28, 2023
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? As a part of Unispace’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and wellbeing initiatives, I have been instrumental in building out a strategy to expand the company’s supplier base to include
2023 Women in Construction: Marissa Dionne Mead, Svigals + Partners

2023 Women in Construction: Marissa Dionne Mead, Svigals + Partners

March 28, 2023
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
2023 Women in Construction: Bernadette Amarosa, L+M Development Partners

2023 Women in Construction: Bernadette Amarosa, L+M Development Partners

March 28, 2023
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
2023 Women in Construction: Amy Mason Safranec, Ayzo Ridge Design

2023 Women in Construction: Amy Mason Safranec, Ayzo Ridge Design

March 28, 2023
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?
2023 Women in Construction: Krystle Bryan, Urban Atelier Group

2023 Women in Construction: Krystle Bryan, Urban Atelier Group

March 28, 2023
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
2023 Women in Construction: Kathy Chan, STUDIO V Design + Planning

2023 Women in Construction: Kathy Chan, STUDIO V Design + Planning

March 28, 2023
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