Why should women consider a career in construction? More and more women are joining the trades, paving the way for other women and little girls to see we are just as capable of performing the same duties as men. The world is changing.
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I led an $8 million capital campaign for Global Learning Charter Public School (GLCPS), a tuition-free public charter school
Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you? I was fortunate to have the support of my family. Both of my parents provided me encouragement throughout my life and early on as I took a larger role within the company.
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I’ve been working on the Suffolk Downs redevelopment project since 2017, which entails the transformation of the former 161-acre thoroughbred horse racing facility
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? The most notable project I have had the opportunity to be a part of was Commonwealth Fusion Systems in Devens, MA.
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? The most notable project in the last twelve months is the ongoing construction of a multi-building bio-manufacturing campus
Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you? I grew up with a single dad who worked construction on the side of his full-time job. He was the one who first sparked my interest in building and encouraged me to get my drafting degree.
Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you? When I first started 25 years ago, there were few women in construction. I found that lots of men did not want women to join the “boys club” and worked hard to discourage me and prove I could not be successful.
Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you? It is so important to find good mentors early on. Look for people who not only inspire you but who are also eager to share their wisdom and help you grow as a professional. A
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My greatest professional achievement is the growth I have experienced after starting as an office admin with no construction knowledge
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