What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I’m fairly new to my management role. I received positive feedback from two young, former employees. I believe everyone should be challenged and that they need a leader, sometimes a mentor, but not a boss. It was reassuring that this philosophy works. 

What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the construction industry? No one deserves to be here more than you. Confidence and a desire to learn and ask questions will give you the foundation to succeed. 

What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? Growing up I watched my father support us and our educations as an electrical contractor, wiring inspector, and educator. His combined experiences have made him an expert in his field, and he has leveraged positions in engineering firms that render him irreplaceable. I’ve always admired and looked up to him and it made sense to enter the construction industry.

How are you involved in community organizations and/or charities? Dacon promotes Design with Dignity where we partner with clients and/organizations to give back to communities. Personally, I raise money for charities through running and I support my children’s projects to give back to the community, such as a small, local food pantry that my daughter built to help fight food insecurity.