2026 Women in CRE: Christine Kennedy, Shawmut Design & Construction

What professional accomplishment or experience are you especially proud of?
Helping deliver new elementary schools through Rhode Island Department of Education’s school construction program has been meaningful. Creating safe, inspiring learning environments is rewarding, but what makes the work so special is becoming part of each community – bringing students into the construction process, helping them understand what’s happening around them, and sharing their excitement as their schools take shape. As I continue this work across the state, I’m proud to carry those connections forward and create places that will serve students, educators, and families for generations.