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Spotlights
2023 Women in Construction: Jeanette Penniman, Patriquin Architects
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? I was originally drawn to the AEC industry for its tremendous impact on energy and climate change, and the potential to address these challenges positively and creatively.
2023 Women in Construction: Jacklyn Marks, Gale Associates, Inc.
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? My career in the engineering industry began in an untraditional way. I started out as an administrative assistant for Gale Associates, Inc. in 2013 and was inspired by the collaborative and supportive2023 Women in Construction: Shannon Terriaca, NEI General Contracting
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Most of my projects are moderate rehabs in occupied multifamily properties. These types of projects present a multitude of constraints when it comes to scheduling and facilitating work.
2023 Women in Construction: Alicia Hobart, Commodore Builders
What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the construction industry? I’d say, go for it! There is no industry like the construction industry. It has been ten years and still nothing beats seeing a project go2023 Women in Construction: Kimberly Kilroy, Gale Associates, Inc.
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? I was drawn to engineering because I have always preferred math and science to the humanities. When I began college as an undecided engineering major, it was the concrete canoe team that first piqued my interest in civil engineering.2023 Women in Construction: Nada Jaber, NEI General Contracting
What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the construction industry? Six years ago, I made the most daring change in my career, I took a leap of faith and left the nutrition field for construction management and today I couldn’t be more grateful.
2023 Women in Construction: Andrea Rizzo, Commodore Builders
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? My academic background is in engineering and economics, which was the perfect foundation for construction management. It meshed my love of working with a variety of people, with the problem-solving2023 Women in Construction: Jesslie Ramos, NEI General Contracting
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? Initially, I was just an 18-year-old high school graduate looking for a job but after 11 years of experience and education in this industry, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the vital role construction plays in shaping our world.
2023 Women in Construction: Jessica Morrissey, NEI General Contracting
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My greatest professional achievement in the last 12 months has been the opportunities I have had to teach young women about the career potential in the industry and serve as a mentor to future leaders.