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2021 Women in Building Services: Ámbar Margarida, Spacesmith LLP
June 22, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I’ve wanted to be an interior designer since I was 12 years old. I’d finally moved into my own room and got to redesign it.
2021 Women in Building Services: Gabriela Lachapel, Shawmut Design and Construction
June 22, 2021
What led you to your current profession?
In college I spent time in Costa Rica and Honduras working on infrastructure projects to support local economic development initiatives. These
2021 Women in Building Services: Susan Kessel, CNY Group
June 22, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?
With my love of music, growing up I wanted to be a sound engineer. My grandfather played the stand-up bass with Louie Armstrong for
2021 Women in Building Services: Katy Flammia, Spacesmith LLP
June 22, 2021
Who was/is your mentor and how did s/he influence/help you in your career?
I have never had just one in particular. I would say the Boston Women Principals Roundtable, part of the Boston AIA chapter was and still is a
2021 Women in Building Services: Eliana Peralta-Sapienza, BBS Architects, Landscape Architects and E...
June 22, 2021
What led you to your current profession?
My dad is a civil engineer and a developer, ever since I can remember, he used to take me to the project sites with him, so my love for
2021 Women in Building Services: Karen Lelo, Alan Margolin and Associates
June 22, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A psychologist.
2021 Women in Building Services: Kenne Shepherd, Kenne Shepherd Interior Design Architecture PLLC
June 22, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?
An artist
2021 Women in Building Services: Amy Swift, EverGreene Architectural Arts
June 22, 2021
How do you contribute to your community or profession?
I am a big advocate of building better pathways for women to get involved in the trades. Representation is important. I’m very petite, and when I was
2021 Women in Building Services: Christine Barshtak, Finaly General Contracting Corp.
June 22, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A writer.
2021 Women in Building Services: Nancy Colella, NYS Sustainable Corp.
June 22, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?
My desire was in the arts as my father was a painter and I began my career as a designer. A creative discipline is a profound benefit to
2021 Women in Building Services: Chris Giovannetti, Stantec
June 22, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?
After discovering at the age of 10 that I would not make it as a professional ballerina, I became fascinated with bridges. I convinced my 5th grade
2021 Women in Building Services: Daniela Siu, BBS Architects, Landscape Architects and Engineers PC
June 22, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?
My path to engineering began at a young age with my interest sparked by my father (also an engineer), who
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