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How are you involved in community organizations and/or charities?  I enjoy my involvement in several organizations across the AEC industry, including the watershed management committee for NEWEA (New England Water Environment Association), the water resources committee for EBC (Environmental Business Council), and the advocacy committee for the North and South River Watershed Association, my local watershed group.

What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? I was drawn to the landscape architecture field because of my upbringing and passion for nature. As a child, I spent a lot of time playing outside and learning from the natural world. In high school, I undertook a project exploring the benefits

What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry?  I have always been the kind of person who never wants to feel like they have stopped learning and growing. When you work in the AEC industry, there are constant challenges that arise, and it is always changing.

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? When I began my career journey, I never pictured myself in an office. I imagined working in the field with my hands, which is what I did in my last position. However, working in the field was not compatible with my school schedule, and the cold weather hits you a little differently

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?  My greatest achievement in the last 12 months has been jumping feet-first into my role of procurement manager at Arcadis DPS Group – a new position in a new industry.

 What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? The past 12 months have been challenging and fulfilling. I have been lead on procuring large-scale equipment on a fast-track schedule for a large-scale manufacturing facility expansion.

What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? I have always been drawn to architecture and the built environment, so joining the AEC industry was an easy choice for me. What wasn’t as easy was choosing from the endless roles there are in the industry.

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Recently I was promoted to senior commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) engineer and project lead, and as such I have been managing a multi-million-dollar project for a long-time client.

What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the construction industry? My advice to anyone considering entering the construction industry is that it’s okay to not have all the answers. It’s important

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My greatest professional achievement in the past 12 months was being asked to come work for Arcadis DPS Group. Having outgrown my position at my previous company, I was excited to receive a phone call from their hiring manager offering me the position of EHS specialist.

What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the construction industry? My advice to woman getting into the industry is that knowledge truly is power. Become a “go-to” person for answers about what you know and what you don’t know.

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Being the first hotel-to-housing conversion (for homeless individuals) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is our most notable project.