What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My most notable project is with Dartmouth College’s new housing initiative. As their owner’s representative, I support the college’s 10-year vision of bringing 1,000 new beds to students, faculty, and staff.
What is your favorite / most beneficial part of Women in Construction week? I have been in the industry for many years and in different roles, from customer service to residential project manager and now sales. My favorite part of WIC week is that I can see women grow
What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? I have a great team and supportive environment that allows me to really ask questions, step outside of my comfort zone at times and challenge myself which has all impacted my success so far. I know that I have support when I need it, which has given me the opportunity
What is your favorite / most beneficial part of Women in Construction week? Being a part of a primarily male industry has been challenging, but forging connections with strong, smart, and kind women has been inspiring. By highlighting Women in Construction annually, it encourages young women to explore other employment avenues that may have seemed off limits beforehand;
What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? My career in the AEC industry started six years ago as an assistant project manager. Coming in with little knowledge of the industry, I was blown away by how nice, helpful and supportive people in industry are. I find constant encouragement
What are your goals for the future? My goals for the future are to continue to grow within JDL Corporate Interiors and take on more responsibility as a woman in a leadership role. I hope to pave the way, not only at JDL but within the AEC industry, for younger women who aspire to be project managers.
Who or what inspired you to join the AEC industry? The inspiration for me to join the AEC industry stemmed from my dad. His nearly 24-year tenure at Cresa Boston intrigued me. Our dinner table conversations often revolved around his career, projects and insights. His connections are what paved the way for me to enter the industry, eventually finding my home at JDL Corporate Interiors.
What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? I think that my attention to detail and need to know how things go together is the driving force behind my success. I see a building and think of it as a series of puzzles that must fit neatly together. During the design phase, I think a well-designed space should not only be aesthetically pleasing
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? There have been numerous professional achievements to consider just one. We showcase them through our website, social media, or newsletter to reflect on these successes for insights into areas of excellence and opportunities for growth.
Who or what inspired you to join the AEC industry? I have always had a high appreciation for architecture, but it was not until a professor encouraged me to get involved in ASHRAE and to take courses in HVAC design that I found a way to bridge my engineering knowledge to the AEC industry.
