Spotlights

2025 Women in Construction: Elizabeth Spatola, Currie Project Management

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 with a client a few years back that was a global leader in the development of medical technology.

2025 Women in Construction: Jean Waterman, Frank O. Waterman & Associates, Inc.

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? The future of construction engineering and surveying lies in the hands of skilled, educated professionals who can adapt to evolving equipment and complex project demands.

2025 Women in Construction: Kate Helfer, ARCO National Construction | NE

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? While not tied to a single project, I’m most proud of mentoring my female colleagues early in their careers at ARCO.

2025 Women in Construction: Laila Souza, AMCON

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? My proudest achievement so far is immigrating to the US by myself, learning the language, and obtaining a second formal education.

2025 Women in Construction: Jana Williamson, AMCON

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’m really proud of the work I did in the healthcare industry. Whether it was repairing equipment or making sure everything ran smoothly,

2025 Women in Construction: Nicolina Leone, AMCON

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? The project I’m incredibly proud of is organizing a fund raiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation with my family.

2025 Women in Construction: Janelle Amoroso, AMCON

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? My new role as purchasing coordinator was challenging as it was a completely new role created within the company.

2025 Women in Construction: Julia McFadden, QA+M Architecture

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? Sandy Hook School, Newtown. Our team leaned heavily into Biophilic design to uplift, inspire, and engage the students and community, while discretely incorporating security measures.

2025 Women in Construction: Erin Benken, QA+M Architecture

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 am most proud of the housing projects that rethink what affordable housing should be by putting an emphasis on creating buildings that don’t look like traditional low-income housing.

2025 Women in Construction: Kris Dargenio, QA+M Architecture

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 am super proud of the Plainville PumpkinFest, an annual event that I, and a group of friends began (on a whim) a decade ago.