What trends are you seeing in your field this year? The pure power of women! I am seeing more women throughout all facets of the construction industry– in the technology side,
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Within the last year I’ve accomplished many achievements in my career. After dedicating copious hours,
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Working with Pearl Homes Florida to design and create housing for all!
Boston, MA Building Women in Construction (BWiC) was launched by AGC MA in the spring of 2016 in response to member requests to create a support network for all women working in the commercial construction industry.
When I’m not working I am…I am working out. I swim laps and try different yoga classes. A year or so ago, DPS held a Wellness Week and offered a yoga class in our building. I
What trends are you seeing in your field this year? When I joined the construction industry 25 years ago, women held a minority of positions in administrative roles only. While a gender gap still exists, it’s been exciting to see more women in construction
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? A new 200,000 s/f GMP-grade mRNA clinical manufacturing facility in Norwood, Mass. for Moderna Therapeutics.
Who or what inspired you to join the construction industry? I joined the construction industry to carry on my family business, never really considering the many times that I would be the “first” or “only” woman in the room.
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? The Thorndike Exchange in downtown Lowell was an incredible project to be associated with as a construction consultant.
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I started a civil engineering program at the University of Alaska when I was 37 years old.