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Spotlights
2023 Women in Construction: Miris Fernandes, Metro Walls
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? As an occupational safety and health professional for the past 20 years, I’ve had a vast variety of opportunities in different industries but the heavy-duty industries such as petroleum2023 Women in Construction: Brittney Ginivan, Garland Building Company
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? It started with home improvement shows when I was younger. It looked fun. As I got older and had to think more seriously beyond the fun part of my future, I thought interior design would be a good option as a college major.
2023 Women in Construction: Hannah Richardson, Amenta Emma Architects
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My interest in design started when my dad introduced me to the world of construction at a young age. He encouraged me to be creative and pursue a career I was truly passionate about.2023 Women in Construction: Emily Thibeault, Garland Building Company
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My greatest professional achievement in the last 12 months was having our Brightcove project featured as the September project of the month. Seeing the photographs I took along with the article I wrote published was a wonderful feeling.
2023 Women in Construction: Shelby Long, Seyon Management LLC
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My greatest professional achievement has been joining the Seyon Management construction management team. We are a close group, all from varying backgrounds and durations within the industry, allowing for a unique & collaborative approach to the variety of projects we manage and boutique services we provide to our clients.
2023 Women in Construction: Sarah Irving, Shawmut Design and Construction
What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the construction industry? Entering the construction industry can feel like you are breaking into the boys club, but don’t let that intimidate you.
2023 Women in Construction: Jayne Goethe, Amenta Emma Architects
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I am currently completing documents for the renovation of a large lecture hall at MIT. The built-in constraints of renovations always intrigue me as a designer because there is already so much to react2023 Women in Construction: Regina Olivieri, Shawmut Design and Construction
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Receiving an award from the city of Boston for my exceptional dedication and contribution to the construction industry was a highlight when reflecting on the past year.
2023 Women in Construction: Yordanos Tesfaye, Shawmut Design and Construction
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My most notable project over the last year was the renovation of Boston City Hall Plaza, which celebrated its reopening last November.
2023 Women in Construction: Jennifer Shea, Patriquin Architects
What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the AEC industry? Just do it. Kick any fear and uncertainty out the door and display the utmost confidence in your abilities. Grit and determination will lead you as far as you let it.