Spotlights

2022 Women in Construction: Anne Queally, Architectural Designer at TSKP Studio

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My greatest professional achievement would be graduating with my masters in Architecture from Roger Williams University this past spring and getting my first full-time job at TSKP Studio.

2022 Women in Construction: Ashley Horan, Marketing Assistant at TSKP Studio

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I have only been part of the A/E/C industry for a year, after COVID forced me out of a very different career. The process of educating myself about architecture,

2022 Women in Construction: Marta Pelàez, Architect at Richard Turlington Architects Inc.

Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you? Having the opportunity of going to college and earning a degree in architecture. I wanted to contribute to society with my work while following my passion for architecture, and my education gave

2022 Women in Construction: Jacquelyn McGurn, Journeyman Carpenter at Ipswich Bay Glass

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My greatest professional achievement would be becoming the Sisters in the Brotherhood Chair. Being a part of the SIB is a huge accomplishment for me because I get to help create a safe space for other carpenter women in the Boston area.

2022 Women in Construction: Mellissa Cabeceiras, Project Manager at Callahan Construction Managers

Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you? I always emulated my grandfather who owned his own construction business prior to retiring. He always instilled the importance of hard work, tenacity, and grit. I knew I wanted to follow in his footsteps.

2022 Women in Construction: Jessica Anthony, Director of Internal Operations at Callahan Construction Managers

Within your firm, who has helped you succeed within the industry? How have they helped you? At Callahan, every layer of the company has contributed toward my success. As a project manager, my peers helped me complete successful projects for our clients.

2022 Women in Construction: Kelly Doherty, Project Manager at Callahan Construction Managers

Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you? Admitting what I don’t know and standing firm on what I do know is what keeps me empowered. I always take the opportunity to ask someone to explain something deeper if I don’t have knowledge in it.

2022 Women in Construction: Michelle Latino, Assistant Project Manager at Callahan Construction Managers

Within your firm, who has helped you succeed within the industry? How have they helped you? I wouldn’t be where I am today without the help and support of my field superintendents. Not having a construction background or degree in a related field has proved challenging at times

2022 Women in Construction: Aja Burton, Assistant Project Manager at Callahan Construction Managers

Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you? Starting out my Dad empowered me. He was a union carpenter for over 33 years and took great pride in the building process and what he was able to create.

2022 Women in Construction: Rose Gaitan, Project Manager at Callahan Construction Managers

Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you? Amongst many that have empowered me, under the guidance of my general superintendent at the time, I learned that asking, “What do you need from me?” was the key to success.