Who or what has inspired you most in your career, and what advice would you share with the next generation of women entering the A/E/C industry? Over the years, I’ve been inspired by many women in my career. I started out in college pursuing engineering and architecture, but I ended up in construction risk management by chance.
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? As we’re seeing across many industries, I believe AI will play an increasingly significant role in the construction sector, both in the office and in the field.
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 relationships I’ve built with subcontractors as chief estimator at NEI. I’ve always focused on creating strong, collaborative partnerships,
Do you have a hidden talent or a surprising fact about yourself that most people wouldn’t know? I have a habit of seeing something and immediately assuming, “I could do that.” I almost always pull it off, though it usually turns out to be a larger endeavor than
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? Auburn has experienced significant growth over the past year. Since joining the team, I have worked to update our brand’s identity and visuals, as well as develop
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 overall success of my career. I started as a part-time administrative person and worked my way into project engineer,
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? One of the projects I’m most proud of is an affordable housing development that added 50+ units to the community.
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.
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.
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.
