If you could give advice to someone just starting out in your field, what would it be? The best advice I could give to people who are new to the AEC industry is simply to dive in and be eager to learn. Every experience is an opportunity to pick up something new. Don’t hesitate to ask questions – your team is there to support you.
If you could give advice to someone just starting out in your field, what would it be? Work hard every day, and the rest will take care of itself. Your diligence will pay dividends to you, your organization, and the businesses you serve. Prioritize the customer. Branding yourself as responsive, timely, and service- oriented will create continued opportunities for career development.
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? I was recently proud to represent Rockland Trust by providing financing for a poultry wholesale company in MA, which included an industrial building acquisition. They had been working with other banks while searching for industrial buildings, but they did not close as their needs weren’t met in a timely manner.
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? My proudest accomplishment has been passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. After college, I didn’t immediately pursue a path to professional licensure. It was four years after I graduated that I decided I wanted to advance myself as a civil engineer.
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? Becoming an associate at Hancock Associates is the professional milestone that I’m most proud of as it reflects years of dedication, commitment and continuous personal growth.
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? I’m most proud of my recent promotion to Associate at Bruner/Cott Architects. This recognition reflects the contributions I’ve made to the firm over the last eight years and marks a meaningful step into a leadership role I am excited to take on.
What’s one challenge you’ve overcome in your career so far, and what did it teach you? A major challenge I faced was a complex renovation and new construction project with multiple stakeholders and unclear goals. Aging infrastructure and inaccurate existing drawings added difficulty. To align the team, we held a stakeholder workshop that fostered communication and set a shared direction.
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? I recently completed two residential projects for Harvard University Housing (HUH) which were both Passive House certified, the first projects with that certification for HUH. Both were 19
th century Victorian renovations which were accompanied by a host of challenges as the project team
What’s one challenge you’ve overcome in your career so far, and what did it teach you? One of the biggest challenges early on was managing my time across multiple reports, especially when unexpected client requests popped up. It took a while, but I learned how to prioritize better, set clearer boundaries, and build in more structure to stay ahead.
What’s one challenge you’ve overcome in your career so far, and what did it teach you? One of my biggest career challenges has been managing multiple projects at different stages while leading and mentoring others. I learned that technical skills alone aren’t enough – success means delegating, building trust, and adapting to each team member’s needs.
