What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I worked on a bid proposal for the National Mall Turf Restoration and Irrigation project in Washington, D.C. and personally delivered it to the National Park Service’s Denver Service Center. After the project was awarded, I worked on site, overseeing the installation of one of four underground cisterns. Together, these cisterns collect up to one million gallons of rainwater for turf irrigation. With the National Mall hosting more than 30 million visitors every year, I am proud to have contributed to this hidden gem of sustainability.

What trends or innovations do you believe will shape the future of your field, and how are you positioning yourself (or your firm) to be at the forefront? As buildings grow more complex in response to technology integration, stricter energy efficiency standards, diverse occupant needs, evolving building codes, and increasing sustainability demands, our work as builders becomes more interdependent than ever. It truly takes a village (and a plan!) to shape critical design and construction workflows and foster collaboration for successful project delivery, I’ve found that asking simple questions like, “what do you need to do your work?” can be incredibly effective.

What’s your favorite way to recharge or get inspired outside of work? I can always depend on my 12-year-old rescue pittie Diamond for unconditional love and motivation.

Do you have a hidden talent or a surprising fact about yourself that most people wouldn’t know? I am a thoughtful gift giver and expert-level wrapper. Social intuition? Luck? Maybe both.