Who or what inspired you to join the AEC industry? I grew up around construction. I have vivid memories of taking trips to Boston Sand and Gravel, lumber yards, and supply houses with my father as child. In addition to other jobs he had, my father worked at a construction
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? In all honesty, it was giving back to the next generation in our field by mentoring two young adults on what an estimator in construction does and the process. It is personally
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? E+ Highland, an energy positive project in Roxbury’s Highland Park, is a project I am greatly proud of. We received the Equity and Inclusion Award at Built Environment
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? One of the most relevant and exciting projects I have been a part of is the new building for Franklin Cummings Tech, a federally designated minority-serving technical
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I’m currently working on a complex renovation for one of our higher education clients. It’s an existing masonry building, with half constructed in 1908 and half in 1949
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Notable projects are ones that resonate beyond the physical building. This past year, I have begun designing the Gregg House Early Education Center, a childcare center for a vulnerable
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Receiving the designation of Accredited Learning Environment Planner (ALEP) was a great honor. This credential will boost my ability to effectively communicate with educators, parents,
Who or what inspired you to join the AEC industry? My mother Cathy Kaplan, who co-founded Kaplan Construction. Throughout my childhood, business was a frequent topic of family discussions, and jobsite visits were as common as school field trips. The constant exposure
What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? The impactful female leaders who I have had the opportunity to work for have been a driving force behind my success. These women supported my career at various stages and always pushed me to be my best. They
What is your favorite / most beneficial part of Women in Construction week? It’s so important to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of women in the construction industry and to foster a culture of respect and equality. I love that WIC week recognizes
