Spotlights

2022 Women in Construction: Deana Boumitri, P.L.S, E.I.T, Survey Manager at Merrill Engineers and Land Surveyors

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? The project(s) that always stand out are ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys. They are usually large-scale sites and can get very involved.

2022 Women in Construction: Giuliana Zelada, Associate Principal at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My team and I completed an 80-foot-deep support of excavation system in Portland, ME, last summer. I was the project manager and design lead.

2022 Women in Construction: Tracy Routhier, Senior Project Manager at Fontaine Bros., Inc.

Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you? At the start of my career, I worked as an office manager for a general contractor. The longer I was there, the more I realized ultimately that I wanted to become a project manager.

2022 Women in Construction: Elizabeth Wambui, Director of Diversity Inclusion & Community Impact at Fontaine Bros., Inc.

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I feel incredibly honored to have this opportunity to build on the diversity efforts that Fontaine began to implement. Getting to work with the entire team as we work with our project

2022 Women in Construction: Victoria Fagan, AIA, LEED GA, Architectural Designer at The S/L/A/M Collaborative

When you’re not busy, what is your go to book or podcast to help you unwind? The perfect place for me to unwind is at the golf course. From collegiate tournaments to networking events, golf has given me the opportunity to increase creativity and my ability to solve problems.

2022 Women in Construction: Kathryn Packtor, PLA, Landscape Architect and Associate at The S/L/A/M Collaborative

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I’d like to highlight our landscape master planning work at Kent School. The history of the campus and its stunning location offer inspiring elements for an impassioned designer,

2022 Women in Construction: Sachiko Boie, AIA, LEED AP, Associate and Project Architect at The S/L/A/M Collaborative

Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you? Whether it’s the notes of appreciations from clients, repeat business offers, or the friendships built along the way – the satisfaction of a job well received is very rewarding. This is what makes me take on new challenges within this industry.

2022 Women in Construction: Amy Samuelson, AIA, Associate Principal and Project Manager at The S/L/A/M Collaborative

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My most recent project is always my favorite project. I am currently managing my largest public education project, the Torrington Middle School and High School.

2022 Women in Construction: Maureen Rystrom, Vice President of Marketing | Partner at J. Calnan & Associates

Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you? I really have to highlight our CEO Jay Calnan. Following a big industry event one day, I jokingly mentioned the experience was akin to “wading through a sea of blue suits and silver hair.”

2022 Women in Construction: Megan Kukal Sabourin, Senior Project Manager at J. Calnan & Associates

Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you? Knowledge/ Growth - I was in the process of getting my architecture degree when I was blessed with a co-op in heavy highway construction.