Outstanding Women 2015

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OUTSTANDING
WBC Outstanding Women 2015
WOMEN IN THE
BUILDING INDUSTRY
OUTSTANDING
WOMEN
IN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY
2015
OUTSTANDING
WOMEN IN THE
BUILDING INDUSTRY
www.wbcnyc.org/outstandingwomen2015
OUTSTANDING
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CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING WOMEN 2015
The indelible signature of outstanding professionals in any industry is marked by
distinction, excellence and superior performance.
Outstanding Women are a special breed. They demonstrate passion, perseverance and
tenacity to overcome challenges that others may consider too onerous or too risky to
surmount. They do it every day, without fanfare or recognition.
Women Builders Council is proud to recognize women who represent top professionals
in their respective market sectors of real estate, construction, transportation and
related professions. These women serve as outstanding role models and sterling
examples of professionals who every day are making their mark in their own careers as
well as impacting the lives of others.
Many are young, others are more mature. Their distinguishing common denominator is
the quality of professionalism that they deliver to their companies and organizations in
the highly competitive and high risk business arena of construction.
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Deborah Bradley
President, Women Builders Council, Inc.
Founder and President, Deborah Bradley
Construction & Management Services Inc.
BUILDING A NEW FAMILY OF WOMEN BUILDERS
Congratulations to the Women Builders Council Outstanding Women of 2015!
On behalf of the Board of Women Builders Council, it is my pleasure and privilege to
extend my sincere congratulations to WBC’s 2015 Outstanding Women. Each of the
women recognized by WBC this year is very special and represents the new face of
the building industry. In their very own way, and with their own stories, each of these
women has risen through the ranks of their companies and organizations to attain a
special level of distinction among their colleagues.
Historically, women have been an invisible class within the building industry. ‘Men
at Work’ signs are now changing to ‘People at Work’ and corporate suite offices are
increasingly occupied by women who have demonstrated their ability to bring
exceptional value to their organizations. Women are growing in number and as leaders.
The women represented in the pages that follow are just some of the women in
our industry who today are creating important change in their companies and
organizations.
We celebrate them, and we celebrate the companies and organizations that have the
wisdom to advance women to new levels in the building industry.
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Sandra Wilkin
President, Bradford Construction Corporation
Board Member, Women Builders Council
BRAVA, WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION!
We applaud the Outstanding Women of 2015. Every day, their work leads us toward a more
equitable future. They create the momentum that inspires future women leaders.
WBC uses its collective strength to impact public policy. We strongly support:
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The New NYS 30% Goals. In late 2014, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo said, “New York
has done many things, but we still have more to do, and that is why we are proud to
announce a goal of 30%, the highest in the United States, to continue this progression and
momentum and ensure MWBEs are fully represented in this state.”
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The New NYC and NYS Disparity Studies. New York City and the state of New York will
each be conducting a disparity study in 2015. Disparity studies are legally required and
essential for determining government contracting goals. WBC will lend its efforts to ensure
the studies include the many MWBE firms in our city and state.
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Reauthorization of NYS Article 15-A. This is the statute that creates and sustains
entrepreneurial opportunities for small business enterprises. It is a law with a proven
record of creating jobs. Without reauthorization, it will sunset and disappear in 2016. We
must secure reauthorization.
www.bradfordconstruction.com
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“We honor the outstanding women in
the building industry, and the many other
remarkable women among us in companies
and organizations throughout New York. Long
may WBC’s Outstanding Women continue to
build the skyline of New York.”
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The Minimum Wage Increase. Equitable pay
in the building trades serves as an example for
other industries across the state. Women are
disproportionately represented among those who
make the lowest wages, which unfairly suppresses
their potential. Raising the minimum wage is a win
for women in all industries.
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Legislative Relief for the Scaffold Law. We
seek to reform the Scaffold Law 240/241. We are
committed to supporting changes that will benefit
us all.
As a WBC co-founder, I am proud of what WBC has
become. Since 2004, we have grown to include a robust
board of entrepreneurs and corporate executives. We
offer legislative advocacy, new business mentoring and
development and recently added accounting and legal
helplines. More importantly, we provide a forum for the
Outstanding Women in our community.
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EXECUTIVE BOARD
PRESIDENT
Deborah Bradley
Founder & President
Deborah Bradley Construction &
Management Services Inc.
TREASURER
Geri Gregor
Partner-in-Charge
Grassi & Co.
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VICE PRESIDENT
Stephanie V. Burns
Community Affairs Director
Turner Construction Company
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Jayne Czik, Esq.
General Counsel
& Compliance Officer
Citnalta Construction Corp.
RECORDING SECRETARY
Julie Valerio
Senior Associate/Senior
Project Manager
STV, Inc.
CO-GENERAL COUNSEL
Loryn P. Riggiola, Esq.
Partner
Zetlin & De Chiara LLP
CO-GENERAL COUNSEL
Lina G. Telese, Esq.
Partner
CHAIR, WBC ADVISORY BOARD
Cheryl McKissack Daniel
President & CEO
McKissack & McKissack
BOARD MEMBERS
Penda Aiken
President/CEO
Penda Aiken
Lisa Buglione
Vice President of Marketing
and Business Development
Star America
Lisa Cassone
Executive Vice President
Cassone Trailer and Container
Company, Inc.
Linda Christensen-Sjogren
Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
Lend Lease Americas
Debra Cole
Client Relations Director
HLW International LLP
Nancy Czesak
First Vice President
Tishman Construction Corp.
Lorraine D’Angelo, Esq.
President
LDA Compliance Consulting, Inc.
Nanci-jean DeNapoli
Vice President
KND Electric
Christine Donaldson-Boccia
Executive Manager
J.D. Traditional Industries
Cindy Feinberg
Partner
Jacob Feinberg Katz
& Michaeli Consulting Group
Jenny Freeman, LEED AP, PE
Senior Vice President
and Director of Healthcare
Hunter Roberts
Brennan Gilbane Koch
Client Relations Specialist
Gilbane, Inc.
Jean Greenlaw
Vice President, Special Projects
MBI Group
Debra Inwald
Founder and Principal
Works-in-Progress Associates
Carla Julian
Senior Public Relations/Business
Development Manager
Granite Construction Company
Gloria Kemper
President
Recon Construction Corporation
Michele O’Connor
Principal
Langan
Alexandria Perotti
Project Manager
Holt Construction Corp.
Alma Smith
Vice President
McKissack & McKissack
Melissa Steeves
Senior Project Manager
Sciame Construction, LLC
Elizabeth Velez
President
Velez Organization
Sandra Wilkin
President
Bradford Construction Corp.
Andis Woodlief
Director of the MWDBE/Affirmative
Action Program
Tutor Perini Building Company
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Jane Chmielinski
Chief Operating Officer
AECOM
SOME ADVICE FOR WOMEN, OUTSTANDING AND SOON TO BE!
Several ‘North Stars’ have guided my actions and my reactions in my professional life. They are simple, but
keep them with you to build a career filled with bankable success.
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Self-worth is more valuable than net worth. If you tie your self-worth to those things that
surround you, ultimately you become bereft of those things that are truly your core. As I moved up
professionally, I discovered that my net worth was my reputation, not my most recent raise. Keep
grounded and stay true to your values. People think they need to leave their soul in order to grow.
They don’t, and inevitably they won’t.
2.
Keep connected. You can get lost in the C-suite Bubble. You have handlers, things are done for you.
Your world is elevated and you feel protected. But don’t stay long in that glass shelter. It’s important
to consistently keep connected with your team. Understand where the rubber meets the road,
and what your team’s pain points are. Your connection to your team at every level is your lifeline to
professional success.
3.
Focus on mutual benefits. When I first started out, I asked two key questions: Is it good for the
clients? Is it good for the employees? If the answer is yes to both, your company always will do well,
and the upside – you will get the right information faster to make better decisions.
4.
Assume good intent. It’s been my experience that women assume that things happening around
them are intended to make them look bad. But that’s a narrow lens through which to view the world.
The world does not conspire to make you a failure. Once you take charge of your situation and
assume good intent, the world is an easier place to manage. Once I assumed good intent, I was even
more successful.
5.
Don’t abdicate your power. Power is a hammer. Swing it in the right direction, nail your target and
you are a winner. Leave it in your brief case, and you stay powerless. I sit through lots of meetings
watching my colleagues be silent. Right after, they engage in sidebars and end runs that are usually
Chief Operating Officer, President, Thought Leader.
Role Model for the next generation of women leaders.
Jane Chmielinski is one of our industry’s icons. Here’s
some practical advice she shares with all women,
outstanding and soon to be.
very unproductive. My advice to women who tend to stay silent at meetings: Don’t abdicate your
power. Say something when you know something. Ask, and you may be surprised that you get what
you want.
6.
Take the body blows for your team. When bad things happen to a good team, a great leader
needs to take the body blows. Shield your team from all the corporate fray – give them their free
space to do their jobs and perform high. That shelter can help them gain the confidence to continue
and restore stability to the team and their work. Being a stand-up leader ensures that your team will
succeed.
7.
Be prepared that in life things can go from charming to alarming, and pretty quickly. My career
was more of a lattice than a ladder. I didn’t move straight up the corporate ladder, sometimes I went
sideways, even down a step. You need to be prepared for change. At the first sign of resistance,
you can become a broken sparrow. What if you lost your job? Didn’t get a promotion? Women
often tend to be more emotional than men, and when you are emotionally spent, you don’t make
good decisions. Men tend to make decisions quickly; women spend more time and measure their
responses. Be prepared, and have a plan for when life changes on a dime.
8.
Apply for growth. Women don’t apply for promotions. They wait for someone to promote them.
Compounding the challenge to moving up is that men are generally evaluated on their potential,
and women are usually judged on their qualifications. To succeed, you need to have a plan for
success. Apply for opportunities, don’t wait for them to find you.
9.
Stay positive. Always see the upside in the worst of situations. Women live with glass ceilings, glass
cliffs and sticky floors.; not an easy place to navigate smoothly. Light your way with optimism and
use your lens for opportunities to steer your course.
These nine “North Stars” have helped me set a path for a wonderful run. Let them guide you too.
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WBC’s Outstanding Women
Thaikisha Alvarez, Gilbane Building Company............................................................................................13
Constance Antzoulis-Stathis, Polo Electric Corporation .........................................................................14
Jennifer Armstrong, CHMM, LEED AP, Langan ..........................................................................................15
Jennifer Aument, Transurban.............................................................................................................................16
Magalie D. Austin, Esq., NYC Department of Design and Construction ............................................17
Kahli Baker, Turner Construction.......................................................................................................................18
Sally Bankes, Tappan Zee Constructors LLC..................................................................................................19
Caroline Barrnett, Arch Insurance Group, Surety Department .............................................................20
Jennifer Bilello, Sciame Construction LLC .................................................................................................... 21
Erin Felker Bond, Esq., New York Law School.............................................................................................. 22
Jennifer Brayer, HLW International LLP ......................................................................................................... 23
Belinda Butler, Tishman Construction, an AECOM Company ............................................................... 24
Lisette Camilo, Mayor’s Office of Contract Services ..................................................................................25
Hannah Carmical, Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC ......................................................................................26
Laura Chapman, Liberty Mutual ...................................................................................................................... 27
Nada Cheiban, CCM, Gilbane Building Company ..................................................................................... 28
Melissa Chin, Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC ............................................................................................... 29
Michelle Cooper, Columbia University Medical Center ........................................................................... 30
Eileen Della Volle, KS Engineers ........................................................................................................................31
Annemarie DiCola, Esq., Trepp LLC................................................................................................................. 32
Halle Doenitz, Leslie E. Robertson Associates ............................................................................................. 33
Rosemary Espinal, Turner Construction ........................................................................................................ 34
Sierra Farber, Traylor Brothers........................................................................................................................... 35
Rebecca Finlan, TDX Construction ...................................................................................................................36
Robin Fisher, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank ................................................................................................37
Jennifer Gallo-Sinapi, Five Star Electric Corp. ............................................................................................ 38
Eve Glazer, EY (Ernst & Young) .......................................................................................................................... 39
J. Naomi Glean, WDF, Inc. ................................................................................................................................... 40
Chelsea Goldinger, New York State Department of State ...................................................................... 41
Fanny Gong, Columbia University ................................................................................................................... 42
Victoria Graney, Fluor Corporation, TZC Constructors ............................................................................ 43
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in the Building Industry 2015
Alexandra M. Greene, Office of the NYS Governor.................................................................................... 44
Jean Greenlaw, MBI Group ................................................................................................................................. 45
Jane Greenwood, Kostow Greenwood Architects ..................................................................................... 46
Yvette R. Hall, Empire State Development ................................................................................................... 47
Susan L. Hill, HFF .................................................................................................................................................... 48
Sarwat Izhar, P.E., SI Engineering, P.C. (SIE) ....................................................................................................49
Kerrie Jew, New York City Department of Small Business Services ..................................................... 50
Andrea Juda, Woods Bagot ............................................................................................................................... 51
Carla Julian, Granite Construction Company .............................................................................................. 52
Karla Beth Kudatzky, CBRE Group, Inc. ......................................................................................................... 53
Elizabeth Kupcha, CPSM, Kupcha Marketing Services ............................................................................ 54
Margaret Larkin, New York State Office of General Services ................................................................ 55
Wanda Lee, Turner Construction Company ................................................................................................. 56
Shari Leventhal, PE, LEED AP, Langan........................................................................................................... 57
Sabrina Levine, Fluor Corporation ................................................................................................................. 58
Shari Linnick, Trepp, LLC ..................................................................................................................................... 59
Erin Lloyd, Lloyd Patel, LLP ................................................................................................................................. 60
Nicki Louloudis, PE, Langan ............................................................................................................................. 61
Jane Lyons, Rhodes Associates ......................................................................................................................... 62
Cindy Malinchak, Environmentally Based Green Building ..................................................................... 63
Donna McAuliffe, CPA, Grassi & Co .............................................................................................................. 64
Lissette Miquel, HAKS .......................................................................................................................................... 65
Karen Morrison, P.E., Associated General Contractors of New York State......................................... 66
Jennifer Mackenburg Murphy, STV Inc. ...................................................................................................... 67
Tracy Mitchell, NYS Thruway Authority ......................................................................................................... 68
Kim Marie Neuscheler, Turner Construction Company .......................................................................... 69
Malory Nguyen, STV Inc. ..................................................................................................................................... 70
Terriann Nohilly, Turner Construction ........................................................................................................... 71
Alexandra Novak, Leslie E. Robertson Associates ..................................................................................... 72
Angela O’Byrne, Perez, APC ............................................................................................................................... 73
Kasey Pace, GRANT Engineering ...................................................................................................................... 74
Diana Parks, Tutor Perini Corporation ........................................................................................................... 75
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Amy Phillips, Navigant ......................................................................................................................................... 76
Kristina Piccoli, Woods Bagot ........................................................................................................................... 77
Jeanette Pineda, Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC .........................................................................................78
Joanna Powdhar, Tutor Perini Corporation ................................................................................................. 79
Anna Pshichenko, Sacks ..................................................................................................................................... 80
Tryphina Ramsey, NYS Office of General Services ................................................................................... 81
Lisa Ranello, Five Star Electric Corporation .................................................................................................. 82
Victoria Rasper, P.E. , Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC. ............................................................................... 83
Debra Romain, Deb Romain Consulting Inc. .............................................................................................. 84
Cassie Rosenthal,Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc. ............................................................................................. 85
Alessandra Rosso, Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC ..................................................................................... 86
Olivia Rousso, Gilbane Building Company ................................................................................................... 87
Kimberly Sacramone, IIDA, LEED AP, HLW, LLP ......................................................................................... 88
Carla Sciara, Tishman Constructon ............................................................................................................... 89
Christine Shero, Lend Lease .............................................................................................................................. 90
Ruth Shragowitz, Columbia University ......................................................................................................... 91
Lori Ann Simon, DPC New York, Inc ................................................................................................................ 92
Alana T. Sliwinski, Zetlin & De Chiara, LLP ................................................................................................... 93
Kate Smith, Gilbane Building Company ........................................................................................................ 94
Joanne Stokes, Stokes Creative Group.......................................................................................................... 95
Beverly K. Swaim-Staley, Union Station Redevelopment Corporation ........................................... 96
Pamela Swanigan, State University of New York (SUNY) ........................................................................ 97
Geraldine Szabo, GKS Industries ..................................................................................................................... 98
Debra Tantleff, TANTUM Realty LLC ............................................................................................................... 99
Maria Torres-Springer, NYC Department of Small Business Services ............................................. 100
Becky Tung, WDF, Inc. ....................................................................................................................................... 101
Suzanne Veira, NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) .................................................................. 102
Ann Walker, STV Inc. .......................................................................................................................................... 103
Debra L. Weltmann, Weltmann Lighting, LLC .......................................................................................... 104
Robin Wilcox, NYC School Construction Authority ............................................................................... 105
Qiao Wu, Stokes Creative Group, Inc. ........................................................................................................... 106
Luling Yang, Langan Engineering ................................................................................................................. 107
Lourdes Zapata, Empire State Development ........................................................................................... 108
Lori Zehner, Esq., Americas region, Lend Lease ...................................................................................... 109
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THAIKISHA ALVAREZ
Estimator II
Gilbane Building Company
A new generation estimator contributing
to her team, her company and her industry
A seven year construction industry professional, Thaikisha Alvarez joined Gilbane Building
Company in 2012 and is today part of its estimating team. Although she is the youngest
estimator on her team, she has taken a lead role in training for the department. She educates
new estimators on Gilbane’s take-off/pricing programs, procedures and document system, as
well as organized training in advanced estimating tools for senior and chief estimators. Taking
the initiative to learn 3D Modeling in Revit and Navisworks, Alvarez is currently spearheading
the initiative to implement 3D take-off and estimation so the team can remain more
competitive. In the coming months, she will be presenting time savings gained along with the
risks and rewards of transitioning to 3D estimation to the department and Gilbane leadership.
This initiative is anticipated to be an enormous breakthrough when fully implemented.
When Hurricane Sandy devastated New York City, Alvarez volunteered to help Gilbane’s Rapid
Repairs Program, which provided emergency home repairs in the Rockaways and ultimately
allowed approximately 3,500 families return to their homes in just four months. After her first
day as a volunteer, she was asked to join full time. Knowing the commitment meant working
16-hour days, seven days a week for several months (including working through holidays), she
agreed because she wanted to help rebuild NYC and its families. Even after returning to her
estimating role in the office, Alvarez continued to volunteer her time to Rapid Repairs on nights
and weekends.
Alvarez is actively involved in many of Gilbane’s organizations and Peer Groups, including the
Women’s Peer Group, Gilbane Young Professionals, Gilbane’s Rebuilding Together (2013) and
ACE Mentoring. She has been an ACE Mentor for three years and recently took over as the
lead mentor.
Prior to joining Gilbane, Thaikisha worked for Turner Construction as a Project Engineer on The
Columbia University Northwest Science Building, an 188,000 square foot, 14-story
research facility.
Alvarez earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Minor in Engineering Leadership
Development from Pennsylvania State University. She is fluent in Spanish and is a professional
salsa dancer.
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CONSTANCE ANTZOULIS-STATHIS
President and Owner
Polo Electric Corporation
An organic leader mobilizing a company
for profitability and sustainability
Constance Antzoulis-Stathis is President and Owner of Polo Electric Corporation and
oversees the overall operation of the company, as well as developing and implementing
long-range plans and goals to ensure continued growth and stability within the company.
With over 20 years of construction experience and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering from Manhattan College, Antzoulis-Stathis confidently takes responsibility
for all aspects of Polo Electric’s day-to-day operations, from business development, value
engineering, estimating and bidding, through project completion. She is the driving
force behind Polo Electric, working closely with business consultants, project managers,
estimators, controllers and field forces.
Through Antzoulis-Stathis’ leadership, communication and motivation skills and close
ongoing ties to the construction community, Polo Electric has successfully grown its
business over the years despite economic challenges. She has served as a backbone to
Polo Electric, completing many prestigious multimillion dollar projects such as Le Cirque
Restaurant, New York Academy of Science, MTV Headquarters, Cooper Union’s new Science
Building, New York State Theatre, New York & Co, Deutsch and Yelp.
Connie lives in Northern New Jersey with her two children and husband, Sam Stathis.
Her daughter, Christina Stathopoulos, is a recent Cum Laude/High Honors graduate of
Mount Holyoke College and her son, Yianni Stathopoulos, is a sophomore at Skidmore
College. She is passionate and eager to further her involvement to secure construction
employment and all opportunities for women. She enjoys hiking, harness racing, tennis
and cooking.
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JENNIFER ARMSTRONG, CHMM, LEED AP
Project Scientist
Langan
A project scientist who educates to chart
new directions
Jennifer Armstrong is a Project Scientist for Langan Engineering.
Armstrong has 14 years of experience in environmental consulting, primarily focusing in
brownfield redevelopment and due diligence. Her role as a Project Scientist is to lead due
diligence efforts for clients considering investment in new properties as well as to direct
investigation and remediation activities in support of redevelopment projects in New York
City and throughout the United States. She has also managed several spill remediation
projects.
Armstrong’s brownfield experience in New York has included the remediation and
redevelopment of several derelict manufacturing facilities and former gasoline stations,
transforming them into functional residential properties and job creation centers.
Throughout her eight-year tenure at Langan, Armstrong ascended from staff scientist to
a member of the management team, and she has been a key resource for training staff
in environmental due diligence. Her training role has been invaluable to the team, as the
Environmental Group has grown by 40% over the last four years. Armstrong is dedicated to
her clients and staff, and serves as a mentor to younger environmental staff.
Armstrong is an active member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and was a presentation
contributor during ULI’s Annual Fall Meeting in 2014. She is also a member of the Institute
of Hazardous Materials Management and is a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager.
Jennifer Armstrong was born and raised in upstate New York. She attended Marist College
in Poughkeepsie, New York, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Environmental
Science. After college, she relocated to New York City to enjoy easy access to music,
art and the cultural diversity only found in urban centers. Growing up in Upstate New
York, Armstrong developed a natural love of the outdoors and a desire to preserve the
environment. Her focus on remediation, brownfield redevelopment and sustainable living
go hand in hand with these values instilled from childhood. Armstrong currently lives in
Brooklyn and, when not working, loves to escape to the mountains for hiking or skiing, and
enjoys traveling around the world.
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JENNIFER AUMENT
Group General Manager, North America
Transurban
A leader in transportation innovation
Jennifer Aument is Group General Manager, North America at Transurban.
Aument joined Transurban in 2006 and now leads the Group’s North American business.
Transurban is a leading international toll road owner and operator with long-term interests
in Australia and the United States. Aument has played a key role in the development of
a number of multibillion dollar transportation projects across the transit and highway
sectors, including most recently the 495 and 95 Express Lanes.
Prior to joining Transurban, Aument worked for Bechtel Infrastructure to successfully
develop Phase 1 of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project – a $3 billion extension of the
Washington, D.C. Metrorail system. She began her career working in the West Virginia
state legislature and went on to work as a public affairs and policy advisor to energy,
infrastructure and financial services companies, including major multinational corporations
such as HSBC, Suez and General Motors.
Aument serves in a number of leadership positions in the community and is a
commissioner for the Virginia Port Authority – one of the largest shipping enterprises in the
United States.
She holds a Master of Business Administration from The George Washington University and
a bachelor’s degree in journalism and political science from West Virginia University.
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MAGALIE D. AUSTIN, ESQ.
Chief Diversity and Industry
Relations Officer
NYC Department of Design and
Construction
A diversity advocate advancing public
sector procurement opportunities
Magalie D. Austin serves as Chief Diversity and Industry Relations Officer with the
New York City Department of Design and Construction. As such, she is responsible
for creating innovative solutions to increase contract opportunities for minorities and
women with the agency. In her role as Chief Industry Relations Officer, she serves as a
liaison between members of the industry and the agency, promoting the reputation of
the agency through outreach efforts.
Prior to joining the Department of Design and Construction, Austin served as a partner
in The Austin Firm, PL, which she co-founded, providing legal and consulting services
to individuals and entities working on Haiti’s post-earthquake redevelopment. Before
establishing her own firm, Austin was the Executive Director of Konbit for Haiti, a
diaspora engagement organization that was formed in the immediate aftermath of
the January 12, 2010 earthquake. Konbit for Haiti served as a bridge between Haitians
living abroad and their homeland during a most crucial time.
Austin began her legal career as a law clerk to the Honorable Okla T. Jones in the
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, where she had the
distinct opportunity to be a part of the very first tobacco class certification trial. She
subsequently went on to become the Dean of Admissions at the University of Illinois
College of Law, where she raised the median LSAT and GPA while increasing the
diversity of the class. She then headed the diversity program at the University of Illinois
College of Engineering, where she created and implemented a program to increase
diversity in STEM related fields at the high school, college, graduate and faculty levels.
Austin is a graduate of St. John’s University and Tulane University Law School.
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KAHLI BAKER
Project Manager
Turner Construction
A 20-year construction veteran who
understands all sides of the construction
business — technical and talent
Kahli Baker is a Project Manager at Turner Construction Company.
Baker began her career with Turner Construction in 1997 as a Procurement Agent
on the WTC On Call Project. She was responsible for purchasing contracts for the
fit-out on call work for future tenants of the World Trade Center. She later became a
lead estimator in Turner’s centralized Preconstruction Division. As a lead estimator,
she had the opportunity to work on projects such as 330 Jay Street and the MSG
Training Facility. Later, she was promoted as a Project Engineer on the first green,
environmentally sustainable, residential high-rise building in the United States.
Her 20 years of experience in the industry led her to the Project Manager role on one of
Long Island’s health care facilities. Today, she sits in Turner’s main office as a Procurement
Agent on projects such as the New York Aquarium - Ocean Wonders Shark and several
high-rise residential projects. Baker is pursuing her master’s degree in Human Resource
Management with hopes of transitioning into talent management and career counseling
within the business of construction. She maintains that developing and retaining human
capital is a challenge in the construction industry and has recognized the need to get
involved on the human side of the construction business.
Baker is a Pratt Institute Graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Construction
Management. She has a sixteen year old son and two stepdaughters with her husband
of 18 years.
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SALLY BANKES
Organizational Alignment
and Partnering Leader
Tappan Zee Constructors LLC
A seasoned professional with a
broad skill set, delivering consistent
performance excellence
In nearly 20 years of professional experience, Sally Bankes has had a diverse career.
Bankes is currently serving as the Organizational Alignment and Partnering Leader on
the Tappan Zee Bridge Replacement Project and claims many more accomplishments
in her ten-year tenure with Fluor Corporation. Her experience includes: construction
field engineering on an $850 million refinery expansion project in California; leading
efforts to restore the Naval Support Activity Base in Millington, TN after major flooding
in 2010; Deputy Project Director for Fluor’s contract with FEMA, including deployments
to disaster recovery efforts for Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma and Corporate
Strategic Planning for multiple business lines within Fluor.
Through her career, Bankes has served in a variety of functions, including project
management, sales and marketing, risk management, safety and organizational and
talent development. She has performed these functions across multiple industries,
including infrastructure, oil and gas, government, power and telecommunications.
Prior to joining Fluor, Sally worked for seven years in the public sector. She served for five
years at FEMA Headquarters in Washington, DC and served two years as a Peace Corps
Volunteer in Honduras, designing and rehabilitating rural gravity-fed water systems.
Bankes has a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Civil Engineering and is a
licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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CAROLINE BARRNETT
Executive Underwriter
Arch Insurance Group, Surety
Department
Building a career through experience
and education
Caroline Barrnett is an Executive Underwriter for Arch Insurance Group in the Surety
Department. She handles the bonding needs for a book of domestic and international
contractors operating primarily in the New York area.
Barrnett graduated from Northeastern University in Boston, where she earned her
bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance and
insurance. While attending Northeastern, she participated in the prestigious Co-op
program and spent six months as a surety intern with Liberty Mutual, where she
ultimately accepted a full time position after graduation. In this role, she handled a
variety of domestic construction accounts in the New York Metropolitan territory and
was involved in underwriting large, high-profile projects including Hurricane Sandy
Recovery work and high-rise residential buildings near Manhattan.
Barrnett earned her Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding certification (AFSB) and
continues to actively participate in industry and educational events to strengthen her
construction and surety market knowledge.
Barrnett volunteers with New York Cares and is an active member of Arch’s
toastmasters Club to enhance public speaking skills. She also enjoys traveling and
staying active to offset her love of baking cookies. Barrnett aspires to continue her
education and improve her golf skills.
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JENNIFER BILELLO
Senior Project Manager
Sciame Construction LLC
A hands-on construction manager with
interior and core and shell
construction skills
Construction LLC since 1998. Throughout this time,
Jennifer Bilello has been with Sciame
she has developed construction management skills in new construction, interior fit-out
and renovation projects of various sizes, including work for agencies such as the NYC
Department of Design and Construction and NYC Economic Development Corporation.
Jennifer Bilello has been with Sciame Construction LLC since 1998. T
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section designed by Diller Scofidio and Renfro Architects and various renovations and
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explore resolutions to unique challenges that women encounter in the i
ERIN FELKER BOND, ESQ.
Assistant Dean, Academic
Program Development
Adjunct Professor, Center for
Real Estate Studies
New York Law School
An educator with a practical
understanding of the building industry
Erin Felker Bond is the Assistant Dean of Academic Program Development and an
adjunct professor at New York Law School. She is the former Associate Director of the
Center for Real Estate Studies (CRES) at NYLS, where she developed programming
for the City’s budding and experienced real estate professionals. As an Assistant
Dean, Felker Bond works on a variety of special projects aimed at implementing
the Law School’s strategic plan and ensuring that students are gaining the practical
experience they need to have a competitive professional edge. She was recently
invited to serve on the Advisory Board of the Center for Real Estate Studies and she
continues to mentor affiliated students and recent graduates.
Before becoming an attorney, Felker Bond lived in Washington, D.C. and worked for
Johnson Controls, Inc. (NYSE: JCI). With a team of government relations professionals,
she led a successful campaign for the reauthorization of Energy Savings Performance
Contracting (ESPC), a business essential contracting vehicle, culminating with its
inclusion in Title I of the 2005 Energy Bill.
Felker Bond remains actively involved in the New York City real estate community. In
2014, at the end of her presidency of the Association of Real Estate Women (AREW),
the memberships of AREW and NYCREW, a sister chapter of the CREW Network, voted
to merge and create a single chapter of this national organization. AREW was the real
estate industry’s longest-running and most consistent supporter of women real estate
professionals. CREW New York will carry on the shared mission of AREW and NYCREW.
For 2015, Felker Bond serves as the Immediate Past Co-President of CREW New York.
In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her husband and son, visiting family and
friends and running. She and her family are very active in a number of sports-related
philanthropic efforts. She has also been active with the City Bar Justice Center’s Pro
Bono Program for Foreclosure Prevention, assisting low-income New Yorkers with
their residential mortgage situations and applying for grants on their behalf.
Felker Bond holds a Juris Doctor degree from New York Law School and a Bachelor of
Arts from the University of Virginia, Foreign Affairs and Spanish.
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JENNIFER BRAYER, AIA, LEED AP
Partner
A solutions-based design industry leader
Technical innovation and creative design solutions are hallmarks of Jennifer Brayer’s
professional career.
With almost 30 years of experience with architecture and high-end interiors, Brayer,
a Partner at HLW, specializes in the development, planning, design, construction and
administration of new construction, as well as highly complex repositioning and
adaptive reuse projects.
The complete renovation of the JPMorgan Chase Headquarters at 270 Park Avenue
and the conversion of a former dormitory (c. 1891) on Fordham University’s campus
into a progressive business school, through the preservation of the four original, solid
granite exterior walls, are among many creative projects in her portfolio.
In recent years, she has been a visionary in the hardening of architecture, especially
within urban contexts, against potential flood damage. Following Hurricane Sandy
in October 2012, she worked with a multi-disciplinary team on the development
of various flood prevention solutions for the largest office building in NYC, 55
Water Street, including a barrier protection system almost invisible to the building’s
occupants and visitors.
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BELINDA BUTLER
Safety Manager,
Risk Management & Safety
Tishman Construction,
an AECOM Company
A corporate safety professional
providing service to her company
and her community
Belinda Butler began working at Tishman 11 years ago in the Purchasing department
and has been instrumental in helping to develop Tishman’s Safety program. Butler
works with Tishman’s Vice President of Corporate Safety for the New York, New
Jersey and Pennsylvania regions, assisting with project proposals, Job Hazard
Analysis reviews, training, budgets and program development. She provides Safetydepartment services and assists on-site safety managers as needed, as well as provides
safety oversight for projects without on-site safety managers.
Butler has worked on numerous projects including: One World Trade Center,
International Gem Tower, 425 Park Avenue and 380 Madison projects in New York City.
She is an active member of parent company AECOM’s Safety Health & Environment
training and development planning committee and actively provides OSHA outreach
training to community-based organizations such as Brooklyn Educational Opportunity
Center & CORE Services Group, Inc.
Butler has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Baruch College and studied Business
Administration at Borough of Manhattan Community College.
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LISETTE CAMILO
Director
Mayor’s Office of Contract Services
A leader in government procurement
best practices
Lisette Camilo was appointed as the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services
(MOCS) and City Chief Procurement Officer by Mayor de Blasio in April of 2014.
MOCS ensures Mayoral agencies’ compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements
related to the procurement of goods and services. MOCS also administers a number of
programs, including a capacity-building program aimed at the City’s nonprofit vendors.
Last year, New York City procured $17.7 billion in goods and services to ensure critical
government functions and to provide services to New Yorkers.
Camilo began at MOCS in 2011 in the legal unit, most recently as its Acting General
Counsel. Prior to that, she was Legislative Counsel at the New York City Council for
the Contracts, Juvenile Justice and General Welfare Committees, where she drafted
legislation and coordinated oversight hearings for these committees. Previously, she
was an associate attorney practicing Immigration law at the law firm of Pollack, Pollack,
Isaac & DeCicco and she began her legal career as Counsel for UNITE HERE Local 100,
which represents hotel, restaurant and commercial cafeteria food service workers.
Camilo is a graduate of Columbia College, Columbia University and George
Washington University School of Law.
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HANNAH CARMICAL
Human Resources Manager and
EEO Officer
Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC
A professional with international
experience focused on developing people
and their strengths
Hannah Comical is the Human Relations Manager and EEO Officer on the New NY
Bridge Project working for Fluor Enterprises, member company for Tappan Zee
Constructors, LLC.
Comical has worked for Fluor in human resources for seven years, rotating though
multiple business lines and functional areas. Prior to joining the project in 2013, she
was stationed in Fluor’s Greenville, SC Office.
Comical’s prior experience includes human relations generalist roles in Fluor’s Global
Health, Safety and Environmental group, supporting 1500 HSE professionals globally
and Fluor Government Group, supporting projects in Afghanistan and the US.
Comical is a graduate of the College of Charleston with a bachelor of arts in art history.
She received her professional in human resources certification in 2012.
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LAURA CHAPMAN
Underwriting Consultant
Liberty Mutual
A seasoned surety professional leader
Laura Chapman is currently an Underwriting Consultant with Liberty Mutual Surety.
Chapman has served the Surety field for over 16 years with a focus on underwriting
and supporting bonding facilities for contractors. During that time, she has supported
firms ranging from start-up companies to large multinational organizations.
In her eight years at Liberty Mutual, Chapman has taken on roles of increasing
responsibility, which ultimately culminated in her current role as key member of
the International and National accounts group. This current position involves the
expansion of underwriting and management of the multinational construction firms in
the metropolitan region for Liberty Mutual.
Prior to joining Liberty Mutual, Chapman spent almost six years with The Hartford,
where she was responsible for account management for some of the largest
construction accounts in the New York Metro territory. In addition to her primary tasks
in an underwriting capacity, Chapman was also responsible for mentoring junior staff
members as well as writing and implementing procedures for the underwriting group.
Chapman is a Past President of the Surety Association of New Jersey (2004), and has
earned her Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding designation. She is a member of
the Liberty University chapter of the Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in
Business.
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NADA CHEIBAN, CCM
Project Manager II
A seasoned construction professional,
with a bent toward education and
professional development
Nada Cheiban is a construction services professional with more than 18 years of experience in
construction and architecture. She joined Gilbane in 2012 as Project Manager, and has been
managing all aspects of the extensive architectural restoration for the award-winning Kings
Theatre project in Brooklyn, NY.
In addition to providing complete project management, from value engineering and risk
assessment evaluation to overseeing the architectural construction work, Cheiban played
a major role in educating field trade contractors on the historical significance of the project,
providing them a sense of ownership in safeguarding and protecting historical elements. This
approach gave everyone involved an understanding of the complexity of the job and fostered
team relationships, which proved essential for the success of the project. Cheiban also assisted
with Gilbane’s post-Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts in the Rapid Repairs Program.
As a senior project team member, Cheiban supports her teammates by providing guidance and
mentorship to project engineers, encouraging them to develop to their fullest potential.
Prior to joining Gilbane, Cheiban served as a Construction Manager with Parsons Brinckerhoff
(PB) on capital projects such as the MTA Fulton Center, where she oversaw the restoration of the
Historical Corbin Building. She also managed the renovation and systems upgrade of the USPS
Morgan Processing and Distribution Center and the build-out of one of the largest NYC green
roofs. Cheiban received outstanding recommendations from the GSA for managing various
public projects and won the PB Americas Client Success Award. These projects include post
9-11 major lease alterations for the Department of Homeland Security and the construction of
the multi-award-winning African Burial Ground National Monument.
Cheiban has also worked for Marangos Construction Corporation, as well as Cabinet
d’Architecture et d’Urbanisme and Associated Consulting Engineers in Beirut, Lebanon.
Cheiban earned both a bachelor’s degree in Architecture and a master’s degree in Architecture
from the Academie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts. She is active in her local community, regularly
volunteering and raising funds for her church and her son’s school.
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MELISSA CHIN
Field Engineer
Creating a career path through new
project opportunities
Melissa Chin began her career in construction as an estimator and today serves as a
field engineer for Tappan Zee Constructors on the New New York Bridge Project.
Originally from California, Chin moved to Minnesota to work for Granite Construction
as an estimator. When a position opened up in New York, she moved east to work
on the Queens Bored Tunnel Contract, working in Project Controls, performing
change orders and dealing with the owner and later as a Field Engineer, in charge of
demolishing the bentonite slurry plant.
As that work ended, the Tappan Zee Hudson River Contract was awarded to a joint
venture consisting of four companies, with Granite as one of the companies. Chin is
currently a Field Engineer working with the Main Span and Approach Span group
on pile cages, pile plug pours, elevators, maintenance travelers, catwalks, transverse
walkways and other miscellaneous metal items.
Chin earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of
California, Berkeley.
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MICHELLE COOPER
Project Manager
Columbia University Medical Center
A project planning professional
replete with construction, finance and
sustainability skills
As a Project Manager with the Capital Project Management team at Columbia
University Medical Center (CUMC), Michelle Cooper manages planning and
implementation efforts for major capital programs such as CUMC’s Revitalization
Initiative, including new educational facilities for the College of Physicians and
Surgeons, the School of Nursing and the expansion of Columbia Doctors throughout
the metropolitan area.
Prior to joining Columbia University, Cooper was a Vice President at Bank of America
within the Corporate Workplace retail division. There, she was responsible for the
implementation of major renovations and branch consolidations within BofA’s
domestic real estate portfolio. Cooper has also managed real estate initiatives for
Gensler, JP Morgan, Lehman Brothers and The Guardian Life Insurance Company.
Cooper has earned a Green Belt in Six Sigma and maintains a LEED certification. She
holds a Bachelor of Science in Facilities Management from Cornell University and a
Master of Science in Construction Administration from Columbia University. She serves
as a Board member for CREWNY and Rebuilding Together NY.
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EILEEN DELLA VOLLE
Vice President, Business Development
KS Engineers
A proven business development
professional that recognizes the
value of networks
As Vice President of Business Development for KS Engineers (KSE), Eileen Della Volle
draws from her vast experience working in the design and construction industry. She
continues to play a key role in expanding KSE’s corporate presence into public private
partnerships, education, science and technology and urban development in New
Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
Della Volle’s ability to develop long lasting client relationships has given her an
expansive multi-level network. Her skills as a communicator have made her a sought
after participant in developing public policy. Additionally, she possesses a unique
understanding of diversity in the community and in the marketplace.
Committed to community and philanthropy, Della Volle has a distinguished history
of volunteer activities for Ocean County Community College, Kean University, Society
for Professional Marketing Services and as a Board member on Southern New Jersey
Development Council and the Women Political Caucus of New Jersey.
NJ Biz Magazine has recognized Della Volle with their prestigious 40 Under 40 Award
and as one of the Top 50 Business Women in the State. She is also the recipient of the
SMPS NYC Chapter Marketing Achievement Award and the Odyssey International
“Award of Excellence”.
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ANNEMARIE DICOLA, ESQ.
CEO
Trepp LLC
An acknowledged industry voice in real
estate and finance
Annemarie DiCola, Esq., CEO of Trepp LLC, heads Trepp’s business as the global leader
in the CMBS and broader CRE Finance industry.
DiCola is an acknowledged voice in the industry, highlighted by Sokol Media as a “Top
Woman in Real Estate” in 2013 and by Real Estate Forum magazine as a “Woman of
Influence.” She has been profiled by The New York Times, interviewed on CNBC and
lauded by the Women’s Venture Fund.
DiCola was the Editor-in-Chief of The CMBS E-Primer (2007), an electronic publication of the
Commercial Real Estate Finance Council (CREFC) designed for training in CMBS. She also
served as the first woman President of the Commercial Mortgage Securities Association
(CMSA), the trade organization of the CMBS industry (now known as CREFC).
Actively involved in CREFC leadership since its inception, she served on the CREFC
Board of Governors and also served on the Board of Directors of NYCREW, the New
York Chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women (now known as CREW NY).
DiCola is also a frequent speaker at industry events. She graduated from the Harvard
Business School Advanced Management Program and holds a Juris Doctor degree
from the New York University School of Law. She received her B.A. from Fordham
University, where she maintained a Presidential Scholarship and graduated Phi Beta
Kappa, summa cum laude in cursu honorum.
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HALLE DOENITZ
Associate Structural Design Engineer
Leslie E. Robertson Associates
From father to daughter, engineering
solutions are the heart of conversations
Halle Doenitz is a licensed Professional Engineer who has been with the structural
engineering firm Leslie E. Robertson Associates since 2011.
Doenitz’s passion for engineering developed at an early age as her father is also an
engineer. He is still practicing, and now they enjoy sharing project challenges and
design solutions.
Her project experience includes the Lodha World One Tower in Mumbai, which is
currently under construction and will be one of the tallest residential buildings in
the world. She is the current project manager of the Massachusetts College of Art
and Design renovation project. She performs special inspections at LERA’s projects
throughout the New York area, including at the NYU Langone Medical Center, Kimmel
Pavilion and the Columbia University Medical Center, Graduate Education Building.
Committed to returning to the community, Doenitz volunteers her time with the
Engineers Without Borders and Construction organizations.
Doenitz received her master’s and bachelor’s degrees in Civil Engineering from the
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She was a member of Chi Epsilon’s National Civil
Engineering Honors Society.
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ROSEMARY ESPINAL
Superintendent
Turner Construction
From project engineer to superintendent,
Espinal makes her mark!
Rosemary Espinal is currently a Superintendent at Turner Construction’s New York
Interiors Division. Espinal is currently working on the interior fit-out of 25 floors at the
Freedom Tower for Conde Nast.
In her 11 years with the company, she was a Cost Engineer on the Madison Square
Garden Renovation project and has successfully overseen many projects from the preconstruction phase through completion in the capacity of both Superintendent and
Project Engineer.
Some of her projects include NYU’s Tishman School of the Arts Dance Studios,
Silverstein’s WTC Marketing Suite at 7 WTC and WNYC’s Jerome L. Greene Performance
Space. Espinal has contributed to project teams that have earned relationships with
repeat, high value clients such as American Express, Brookfield Properties, Federal
Reserve Bank and Hearst. Prior to joining Turner, Espinal worked for the NYC School
Construction Authority.
Espinal is also a mentor to young women seeking to pursue careers in architecture,
engineering and construction at the Junior High School and High School level. She
is a strong supporter of Turner programs such as Youthforce 2020 and Young Women
on the Horizon, which educate and motivate today’s youth to pursue careers in the
building industry.
Espinal has helped to found Turner’s women’s organization, Make Your Mark, whose
mission is to champion professional women in the industry.
Espinal is a Rockland County resident, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. She attended
Barnard College and Columbia University and earned her bachelor’s degree in
Architecture. During her time as an undergraduate student, she studied Architecture in
Florence, Italy.
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SIERRA FARBER
Field Engineer
Traylor Brothers
A performance based
leader in transportation
Sierra Farber joined Traylor Bros., Inc. after graduating from Stanford University in
2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering (emphasis in
Structures) and a Master of Science in Construction and Engineering Management.
Farber is currently the MEP Systems and Facilities Field Engineer on the $3.9 billion
design-build Tappan Zee Bridge Project in New York, where she is playing a central role
in planning and executing the renovation, abatement, demolition and construction of
ancillary maintenance, State Police, tolling and other project facilities.
Farber’s duties consist of internal and subcontractor budget tracking and forecasting;
internal and subcontractor schedule development, coordination and oversight;
prime contract and subcontract change management; subcontractor onboarding
with special attention to the project’s DBE goals; RFI and submittal review and overall
management; work, safety and quality plan development for various construction
activities; on-site coordination with subcontractors; permit attainment and interfacing,
collaborating and problem-solving with other teams, cross-site and cross-functional, to
ensure overall project goals are met.
Farber is a certified Engineer-in-Training and is currently studying to obtain
professional engineering licensure.
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REBECCA FINLAN
Program Manager
TDX CONSTRUCTION
A seasoned construction professional
with extensive real estate and
development experience
A program manager for TDX Construction, Rebecca Finlan has 15 years of experience
in the real estate and construction industry.
Finlan began her career at Arthur Andersen in Real Estate Consulting, followed by
time in the luxury residential sector, working in the property management division for
Rockrose Development.
After receiving her master’s degree, she began her career in public service at the New
York City Economic Development Corporation, serving as Vice President and Chief of
Staff for the Real Estate Transaction Services Group. In this role, she oversaw a variety
of large-scale public projects such as the construction of the new Yankees Stadium
parking facilities as well as the new Whitney Museum in the Meatpacking District.
After a sabbatical in New Zealand, Finlan returned to New York as an advisor to the
Executive Vice President for Capital Projects at the New York City Housing Authority.
Here, she worked with elected officials and oversaw projects funded with city capital.
She also managed an emergency response program for the New York City School
Construction Authority, where she oversees repairs to New York City Schools.
Finlan holds a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University and a Master of Science from
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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ROBIN FISHER
Associate Director
Newmark Grubb Knight Frank
An outstanding deal producer
Robin Fisher joined Newmark Grubb Knight Frank (NGKF) in 2004 as an associate. She specializes in
the tenant representation of financial service, legal, consumer, business consulting firms, and advises
retailers and corporate portfolio operators on strategies for local and domestic asset optimization
and site selection.
In her first two years at NGKF, Fisher completed a record number of transactions with clients
throughout Manhattan and the tri-state area. In 2009, Fisher restructured a 500,000 square foot
domestic portfolio consisting of mostly retail, office and industrial assets in 85+ transactions
that resulted in a 25% net savings to the client. She has handled similar projects for Burger King
Corporation (involving approximately 400+ US retail sites) as well as BGC Partners Inc. (involving
approximately 250,000 square feet across 40 national office locations).
Fisher’s clientele includes Mitel, Wolford, Carmen Marc Valvo, McCann Systems, New York Sports
Club, Hale and Hearty Soups, Bridgewater Advisors, Links of London, Mashable.com, Answers.com,
News Distribution Network, TheaterMania.com, American Bureau of Shipping, VRM Consultants of
NY, American Liver Foundation, Lifethyme Market, Dig Inn Seasonal Market and Gapstow Capital
Partners.
Fisher is the recipient of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank’s Rising Star Award for 2010 and the Real
Estate Board of New York’s Most Promising Commercial Salesperson of the Year Award for 2008. She
is a member of NGKF’s Leadership Council, an active member of REBNY and was elected to serve on
the 2010 Board of Governors for the YMWREA (Young Men’s/Women’s Real Estate Association) as
Vice Chairman. She was elected to serve on the Board of the Executives’Association of New York City
(EANYC) and sits on the Board of the Association of Real Estate Women (AREW).
Fisher volunteers her time to The River Fund and St. Francis Food Pantries and Shelters, who honored
her as their Guest of Honor at the 2011 Women of Valor Event. She also contributes to the Enterprise
Foundation, an organization dedicated to raising awareness for local community development and
affordable housing projects.
At Cornell University, Fisher double majored in Spanish and American Studies, receiving her B.A. in
American Studies. She was a consistent Dean’s List student and maintains proficiency in Spanish.
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JENNIFER GALLO-SINAPI
Risk Manager
Five Star Electric Corporation
She Makes It Happen at Five Star Electric!
Jennifer Gallo-Sinapi has over 20 years of experience in the construction industry.
Beginning with Five Star Electric Corp. in 2002, Gallo-Sinapi has been Risk Manager
since 2008.
Gallo-Sinapi handles all insurance matters involving the Company's 1,500 employees and
portfolio of major public and private improvement projects in the City of New York.
She is responsible for reviewing all trade contracts to determine insurance coverage
requirements, arranging appropriate coverages with the firm’s brokers and insurers
and confirming requisite coverages are obtained by the firm’s subcontractors. GalloSinapi also acts as a liaison between Five Star Electric and its carriers for all claims and
outside counsel for all insured litigation matters.
A graduate of St. John's Preparatory School in Astoria, Queens, Gallo-Sinapi is a native
of Middle Village, Queens.
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EVE GLAZER
Senior Consultant
Construction and Real Estate
Advisory Services
EY (Ernst & Young)
A senior advisor with a construction and
real estate track record
Eve Glazer is a licensed Professional Engineer with nine years’ experience in the
construction industry.
Glazer is a senior consultant with EY’s Construction and Real Estate Advisory Services
(CREAS) practice, where she advises clients on large scale construction projects in
the United States and Canada. She provides internal audit monitoring services and
assurance support across all phases of the construction life cycle. Her experience
includes assessments of project governance and readiness assessments, contract
compliance and project controls. Glazer serves on the CREAS People Committee.
Prior to joining EY, Glazer served as Project Engineer/Senior Office Engineer for
Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB) for projects including the multibillion dollar Second Avenue
Subway project for MTA Capital Construction and the Third Avenue Bridge project
for NYC Department of Transportation. Her responsibilities included schedule update
reviews, claims analysis, change order management, field engineering, document
management, quality assurance and cost controls.
In 2011, Glazer served as the chairperson of the PB Professional Growth Network, and
she was recognized with the Emerging Professional “Rising Star” award in 2012.
Glazer holds a B.S.E. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Princeton University
and an M.S. in Construction Engineering and Management from Columbia University.
She was a recipient of the Moles Student Award in 2006. Glazer is a member of ASCE,
and she proudly serves on the City Poly High School Advisory Board.
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J. NAOMI GLEAN
EEO Officer
WDF, Inc.
Active involvement in ensuring diversity
utilization for one of the nation’s leading
MEP contractors
J. Naomi Glean, Esq. is the Minority-owned, Women-owned, Locally Based and
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Equal Employment Opportunity Officer for
one of the nation's leading mechanical, plumbing, HVAC contractors and specialty
general contractors, WDF Inc.
WDF’s diversity initiative is at the forefront of its corporate mission. More than half
of all WDF projects have specified participation goals for subcontractors owned by
Minorities, Women or Historically Disadvantaged individuals. Glean works diligently to
meet or exceed these goals in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local
laws and regulations, as well as all relevant contractual requirements. She draws on
her legal experience representing small business owners and as a Board member of
the Church Avenue Business Improvement District when working as an advocate for
M/W/L/DBEs.
Glean previously held a similar role for a leading heavy construction company in New
York, where she developed and implemented compliance initiatives and oversaw
continuous program evaluation and improvement. She is also currently on the Law
and Legislation and MWBE Committees of the General Contractors Association of New
York and the MWBE Committee of the Building Trades Employers’ Association. In all
of her roles, her main goals are to educate others of the purpose of the M/W/L/DBE
program and help small and large businesses grow.
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CHELSEA GOLDINGER
Community Affairs and Digital
Communications Coordinator
New York State Department of State
Building a career on a passion for
government, civil rights
and public information
Chelsea Goldinger is Community Affairs and Digital Communications Coordinator at
the New York State Department of State. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the
University of Pennsylvania.
Following her graduation, Goldinger joined Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s re-election
campaign as a Finance Associate. In this position, she managed financial records for
three separate state-wide campaign accounts, with contributions exceeding $50
million. She managed compliance for each of these accounts, including internal
vetting, data entry and public reporting to the Board of Elections.
Goldinger also planned and staffed over 50 fund-raising and political events; she was
responsible for preparing the Governor’s briefing materials for these events. She also
executed two sexual assault awareness and advocacy discussions to help promote the
Women’s Equality Act. Goldinger also served as the campaign’s Volunteer Coordinator
and was responsible for implementing the Manhattan Get Out the Vote strategy.
Prior to the campaign, Goldinger interned at the Governor’s Press Office, serving as
a regional representative to the Finger Lakes. She also worked at the Democratic
National Convention in Charlotte in 2012, where she staffed and organized events for
all of NYS’ elected officials and political leaders and interned at the Public Interest Law
Center of Philadelphia in May 2014.
Goldinger is passionate about civil rights and advocacy. She is excited to continue
this tradition of dedication to public service in her recent appointment to the New
York State Department of State as Community Affairs and Digital Communications
Coordinator. At her new position, she will help empower businesses, consumers
and the public with important anti-fraud, anti-human trafficking and immigration
information.
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FANNY GONG
Assistant Vice President, Design
Management
Columbia University
Experienced design leader building
buildings and building careers
Fanny Gong is Assistant Vice President, Design Management for Columbia University.
Gong has an extensive global career. While serving as corporate architect for Citicorp for
almost 10 years, her architectural design and technical expertise reached beyond the
United States to marquee projects in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America.
Gong participates in the Manhattanville Development Group at Columbia University
bringing over 30 years of global building design management experience to the
complex project.
Gong has extensive experience in design and design management. Over her career,
Gong has designed over 10 buildings worldwide. In the last seven years, she is
responsible for managing the design of five new academic buildings with combined
project costs of close to $1.5 billion at various phases of design and construction.
Gong is also managing world class architectural firms such as Renzo Piano Building
Workshop and Diller Scofidio Renfro, ensuring the designs enhance the image of
Columbia University and create state-of-the-art educational space that continues to
present Columbia University as one of the top Universities globally.
Gong earned her bachelor’s degree in Architecture from City College of the City
University of New York and a master’s degree in Business Administration from
Columbia Business School. Last year, Gong was elected to the College of Fellows of the
American Institute of Architects in recognition of her lifetime of contributions to the
profession, the highest honor for an American architect. Gong also mentors younger
professionals and that set an excellent example for her younger colleagues.
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VICTORIA GRANEY
Construction Engineer
Fluor Corporation
TZC Constructors
Building career success through
project experience
Victoria Graney is a Project Engineer for Fluor Corporation’s Infrastructure business
line, working on the $3.1 billion Tappan Zee Bridge project, as part of the joint venture,
Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC.
Graney holds the role of Deputy Area Manager and Project Engineer for the roadway
approaches to the bridge. She is responsible for over $120 million worth of scope,
including new bridge pier and abutment construction, traffic management, utility
relocations, retaining wall and noise wall construction and storm drain installation.
Graney has more than eight years of experience in construction management and
field engineering for a wide range of projects within commercial, manufacturing and
life science and infrastructure industries. Since joining Fluor in 2007, Graney has held a
variety of project and proposal-based roles.
Previous Fluor experiences include field engineering and construction management
for biopharmaceutical facilities ranging from $50 million upgrade projects to $580
million new construction in both California and Maryland. Graney has also worked as a
field engineer and traffic manager on the 495 Express Lanes project in Fairfax, Virginia,
a public private partnership with the VDOT encompassing development, finance,
design, build, operation and maintenance of a $2-billion high-occupancy toll facility
on the Capital Beltway.
Prior to joining Fluor, Graney worked for WM Jordan and Lend Lease on commercial
construction projects, including a high-rise complex and tenant improvement projects.
Graney is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in Civil and
Environmental Engineering and is currently enrolled in a New Leader Program through
Harvard Business Publishing. Graney lives in Tarrytown, New York. In her free time, she
enjoys traveling abroad and spending time with friends and family.
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ALEXANDRA M. GREENE
Empire State Fellow
Office of the NYS Governor
Education is my privilege. My privilege
provides me with the consciousness to
serve those without and the
determination necessary to remain
steadfast in that service.
Alexandra M. Greene was appointed as an Empire State Fellow to the Office of the
Governor in September of 2013. In this role, Greene assists in the development and
implementation of policies in support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s civil rights and
labor agendas.
Prior to joining the Governor’s Office, Greene served as a Legal Associate at the Office
of Labor and Employee Relations within the Newark Public Schools (NPS). In that
position, Greene was responsible for addressing legal and policy issues pertaining to a
variety of matters such as new school initiatives, federally funded grants, as well as the
negotiation and compliance of collective bargaining agreements between NPS and
eight labor unions. In addition, Greene assisted in the creation of district-wide policies
to address emerging needs and maximize human capital.
Greene earned her Bachelor of Arts in Human Development (Educational Psychology)
from Boston College, a Juris Doctor from the University of Connecticut School of Law
and a Master of Arts in Sociology and Education from Columbia University.
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JEAN GREENLAW
Vice President Special Projects
MBI Group
A hands-on professional that everyone at
MBI counts on
Jean Greenlaw is the Vice President of Special Projects at the MBI Group.
Greenlaw supports all business development efforts at MBI. She creates proposals and
presentations on upcoming projects and leads the firm’s marketing initiatives to increase
exposure in the marketplace.
Greenwood has played an instrumental role in the ongoing development of a formal
marketing department, design of a corporate identity and the production of collateral.
She works with MBI Group’s estimating department and select project executives on the
development of construction management proposals.
Greenlaw also provides contract management services at the start and end of projects. She
works closely with the firm’s project personnel, overseeing the production of contracts, permit
and project start-up requirements, close-out packages and all special situations that arise.
Ms. Greenlaw holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and an Associate’s degree in Interior Design
with a minor in Small Business Studies from the Fashion Institute of Technology. She also
attended NYU for certificate classes in Classical Architecture, Compensation and Employee
Benefit Management, Construction Management and Construction Estimating.
Ms. Greenlaw has continued to build upon her knowledge and expertise in the
construction industry by participating in field safety training such as OSHA, Site Sense
II and 4-hr scaffolding training among others in support of the company’s initiative of
surpassing safety standards.
To comply with NYC DOB requirements for home improvement work she obtained her
home improvement salesman license, and also obtained LEED AP and Green Advantage
GA Commercial accreditation as part of the company’s commitment to sustainable
construction. Greenwald is on the board of the Women’s Builders Council (WBC), and
member of Urban Green Council, Society of Marketing Professional Services (SMPS),
Professional Women in Construction (PWC) and American Institute of Architects (AIA).
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JANE GREENWOOD
Principal
Kostow Greenwood Architects
A design leader with a driving vision
Jane Greenwood is Managing Principal of Kostow Greenwood Architects.
Greenwood’s collaborative leadership style, clear vision and common sense inform every
aspect of the firm’s practice. She has directed a large body of work focused on broadcast,
media, cultural and institutional clients over her 25-year career.
Greenwood is actively involved from concept design through construction, and she sees
each project as an opportunity to create extraordinary results by challenging conventional
wisdom yet remains grounded in thoughtful solutions. Her direction brings a synergistic
approach to architecture and business through smart decision-making and creative
problem solving. This, along with a good dose of humor, is what makes Greenwood smile.
Greenwood graduated with honors from Pratt Institute School of Architecture and is a
licensed architect and LEED Accredited Professional.
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YVETTE R. HALL
Ombudsman
Empire State Development
An ombudsman extroadinaire,
a very committed professional
Yvette R. Hall is a Business Development professional with over 25 years of experience
in strategic planning, project management and marketing principles. Hall specializes
in providing project management of targeted Business Development programs that
produce increased access to business contract opportunities for MWBE-certified firms
within New York State. She recently joined Empire State Development as Ombudsman
Business Advisor, Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development to expand
her commitment to help MWBEs grow and gain contracting opportunities.
Hall uses her educational foundation from Cornell University’s College of Engineering
and her MBA from Columbia Business School to fortify her business consulting and
program development perspective.
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SUSAN L. HILL
Senior Managing Director
HFF
A national financial leader in
commercial real estate
Susan L. Hill is a Senior Managing Director in the Houston office of HFF, one of the
largest providers of capital markets transaction services to the US commercial real
estate industry in the country. Hill has more than 28 years of experience in commercial
real estate.
Hill is primarily responsible for originating debt and equity placement transactions
throughout the southern United States across all property types. During the course
of her career, Hill has completed in excess of $7.5 billion in commercial real estate
transactions. Her specialty areas include commercial real estate mortgages and debt
and equity placement.
Hill has worked with numerous clients including Accesso Partners, LLC; Cameron
Management; Hines; Hudson Advisors; JP Morgan Investment Management; Parkway
Properties, Inc.; Rosemont Realty, LLC; Seligman & Associates, among many others.
An award winning professional, Hill received the 2014 Female Leader of the Year
by Commercial Property Executive, the 2014 Outstanding Women in Banking and
Financial Services award by The Women’s Resource of Greater Houston, the 2013 and
2010 Women of Influence for Commercial Real Estate by Real Estate Forum, the 2012
Top 15 Women in Commercial Real Estate by CREW Houston and the 2011/2002/2000
Houston Business Journal Heavy Hitter in Commercial Real Estate awards.
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SARWAT IZHAR, P.E.
President
SI Engineering, P.C. (SIE)
Building a new brand in engineering
Sarwat Izhar, P.E. is the President of SI Engineering, P.C. (SIE). She co-founded the firm
with her husband, Muhammad Izhar, PE in 2003.
Izhar holds a master’s degree in Transportation Engineering from New Jersey Institute
of Technology (NJIT). As a licensed Professional Engineer in multiple states, including
NY, NJ, PA, CT, VA, MD and Washington D.C., she has 24 years of experience in the field
of transportation engineering and lighting design and provides quality assurance and
quality control for all size of design and construction infrastructure projects.
As a chief executive officer, Izhar formulates the basic policy and guides the growth
and direction of the firm. Her strong administration and management skills combined
with highly competitive qualifications is an assurance to provide engineering services
with excellence to all her clients, which includes but is not limited to NYCDDC,
NYSDOT, NYCDOT, NYCDEP, PANYNJ, MTACC, TBTA, LIRR, NJDOT, NYCSCA, NYCEDC,
VDOT, DC Water and other public agencies in the area.
Since SIE’s inception, the firm has evolved into a highly recognized professional
engineering firm and has established offices in New York, New Jersey and Virginia.
SIE is now one of the fastest growing companies in the New York Metropolitan
area, providing services in civil, highway, structural and transportation engineering,
construction management and inspection, bridge, building and facility inspection and
lighting design.
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KERRIE JEW
Deputy Commissioner
New York City Department of Small
Business Services
A consummate professional committed
to small business growth
Kerri Jew is a Deputy Commissioner at the New York City Department of Small Business
Services, where she oversees the City's Minority and Women Business Enterprise
Program. Prior to that, Kerri served as the Executive Director of New York State's
Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program.
Jew has also owned and operated a small business in Westchester County and served
as Chief of Staff for Columbia University Facilities. She began her legal career at
Proskauer Rose, and spent several years as a federal civil rights litigator at the New York
City Law Department. Jew graduated with distinction from Emory University School of
Law. She earned her B.A. from Cornell University.
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ANDREA JUDA
Marketing Manager
Woods Bagot
Facilitating excellent communications
for building business
Andrea Juda is a marketing manager at Woods Bagot New York Offices. Woods Bagot
is a global design and consulting firm with a team of over 800 people working across
Australia, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and North America.
For the past three years, Juda has been a key leader and solely responsible for the
coordination of and responses to proposals and client management for the New York
Studio of Wood Bagot. Since joining the firm in 2011, the office has grown from a staff
of 15 to now 45 people, along with an increasing demand of client and project needs
and external communication.
Juda serves as the hub connecting the New York studio with Woods Bagot’s 15
offices around the globe. Capable of managing multiple complex tasks in a fast
pace environment, Juda plays a critical role in coordinating the needs and different
approaches of architects, engineers and clients at the critical initial and final periods
of all projects. Recently promoted to Associate, her leadership within the office also
includes the facilitation of internal project communication and efficient project
standards streamlining all phases of design.
Prior to joining Woods Bagot, Juda was Associate Creative Marketing Manager at The
Metropolitan Museum of Art. She received her M.S. in Integrated Marketing from New
York University and a B.A. in English and Spanish with a minor in Linguistics from the
University of Buffalo, graduating with High Honors in both English and Spanish. She is
a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Juda grew up in Buffalo, New York and
has lived in New York City for the past 10 years. She is fluent in Spanish.
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CARLA JULIAN
Senior Public Relations/Business
Development Manager
Granite Construction Company
Experience and know-how goes to work
for this top public relations professional
Carla Julian serves as the Senior Public Relations/Business Development Manager
for Granite Construction Company. Granite is part of the Tappan Zee Constructions
who are building the New NY Bridge. As part of her work on this bridge project, Julian
is responsible for managing the design build teams’ public relations, outreach and
diversity initiatives on the 3.1 billion project.
Julian has more than 10 years of progressive experience in versatile public relations
management including strategic communications, public affairs and community outreach
management that helps growing organizations achieve their goals of successfully
engaging with key publics to nurture relationships in good times and in crisis.
She has rapidly assumed growing levels of responsibility and worked to proactively
communicate with media, community groups, elected officials and internal publics to
ensure good relationships and the success of her organizations’ brand and reputation.
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KARLA BETH KUDATZKY
Senior Real Estate Manager, Asset Services
CBRE Group, Inc.
A commitment to the highest quality of
asset services drives this top real estate
professional’s concern for tenant safety
and security
Karla Beth Kudatzky, a member of CBRE’s Asset Services team, arrived in New York after serving in
Washington D.C as a U.S. Senate aide.
Her graduation from the School of Public Administration and Government at The American
University and her public service in the Nation’s Capital were the foundation of Kudatzky’s
professional life. That path led first to an overseas position with an international corporation and
then her true professional passion, working in the New York City real estate industry.
It was first at Helmsley Spear that Kudatzky learned commercial building leasing, management,
insurance, operations and construction. She then joined the Edward S. Gordon (now CBRE)
downtown team to enhance her career through the management of New York City office
buildings.
The terrorist attacks of 1993 and 2001 refined Kudatzky’s approach to the real estate industry.
Both events had a direct impact on office buildings under her watch as she acted quickly and
effectively to protect the tenants, first responders and the buildings. Kudatzky worked ceaselessly
to help bring the buildings and tenants back into productive occupancy in New York City.
Those events and the challenges that followed motivated Kudatzky to be an advocate within the
real estate and the construction industries for safety improvements for commercial buildings and
their occupants.
Kudatzky’s real estate career came full circle when she happily returned to CBRE, the world’s
largest commercial real estate services firm, where she currently manages the Commerce Building
(708 Third Avenue) and the M&B Building (201 east 57th Street). She also is a significant participant
for CBRE on other construction projects.
Kudatzky works closely with OEM and DHS and is a proud member of Real Estate Board of
New York and its Commercial Management and Grand Central Committees, BOMANY and its
Codes and Regulations and Emergency Preparedness Committees, ASIS International, NYPD
Shield, CREWNY, the CBRE Women’s Network and she is a Board member of the East Midtown
Partnership.
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ELIZABETH KUPCHA, CPSM
President
Kupcha Marketing Services
Committed to project success
Liz O’Rourke Kupcha, CPSM is President of Kupcha Marketing Services, an M/W/
DBE certified marketing consulting firm that’s targeted to the needs of professional
services firms. Service areas include proposal management, presentation preparation
and coaching, media relations, event planning and community relations. Kupcha
served two terms as President of the Long Island Chapter of the Society for Marketing
Professional Services.
Prior to establishing her firm in 2010, Kupcha spent 15 years as an in-house marketer
for various architectural, engineering and construction firms. She has been a member
of the Society for Marketing Professional Services since 1997. Kupcha has participated
as a panelist for various industry-related presentations including Zweig White, the Fair
Media Council and the American Institute of Architects’ Long Island Chapter. She has
written articles on social media, business development and networking for Building
Long Island magazine and the SMPS Marketer.
Kupcha has also worked on the NYS MWBE Forum and the PSEG Long Island Energy
Efficiency Conference.
Kupcha has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from LIU Post and has taken MBA-level
classes in Marketing at Iona College. She received her designation as a Certified
Professional Services Marketer from the Society for Marketing Professional Services.
Kupcha lives on Long Island with her husband, John, and her daughter, Jordyn.
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MARGARET LARKIN
Executive Director
Design and Construction Group
(OGS D&C)
New York State Office of General Services
A new design and construction leader at
OGS, and it’s a woman!
Margaret (Molly) Larkin is the Executive Director of New York State Office of
General Services Design and Construction Group (OGS D&C) providing design and
construction services on behalf of State agency clients. She is the first woman to hold
this position.
Prior to joining the State, Larkin worked for Gilbane as part of the team that, at the
request of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, delivered the Capitol roof and skylight
restoration project two years early with a savings of $2.8 million to the State.
Under her direction, NYS OGS D&C reorganized to better focus on delivering projects
to clients by prioritizing three key aspects of the program - cost, schedule and
quality. D&C is part of the ongoing renaissance at OGS, which is dedicated to creating
efficiencies in all the work it does on behalf of the people of the State of New York.
Mentoring students from elementary to high school through different programs
over the past decade, Larkin is committed to mentorship and is a strong advocate for
creating awareness of the industry at a young age. She recently participated in the
Women in STEM Panel as a resource for females from her high school, Loomis Chaffee,
to converse with successful alumnae in the industry.
Larkin received a B.S. in Civil Engineering and an MBA from Union College in
Schenectady. She is an avid Union College Athletics fan, having played soccer, ice
hockey and lacrosse as a student athlete. Larkin and her husband, Ed, have one
daughter and are expecting another child this summer.
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WANDA LEE
Logistics Estimator
Experience and community service breeds
a unique type of leader
Wanda Lee is the lead estimator for Turner Logistics’ (TL) New York office.
Turner Logistics is an equipment procurement and supply chain management
subsidiary of Turner Construction Company. Lee is responsible for preconstruction
services associated with MEP Equipment (Mechanical, Electrical, Lighting and
Plumbing), including estimating, purchasing, MEP coordination, project management,
field coordination and schedule management for regional TL projects. Lee’s notable
clients include Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Columbia University,
Bloomberg L.P., Brookfield Properties and Condé Nast.
Prior to joining Turner, Lee worked for an interior renovation contractor and interned
at an architectural firm in New York City.
Lee enjoys volunteering her time at snack*, a not-for-profit organization that provides
recreational programs for children with special needs. She is currently working with
Turner’s community affairs department to develop more volunteer opportunities
within the organization. She has also served as a co-captain for Turner’s YouthForce
2020 Adopt-a-School Program for the past two years.
Lee holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Operations from SUNY Maritime College, and
a U.S. Coast Guard Third Assistant Engineer’s License.
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SHARI LEVENTHAL, PE, LEED AP
Project Manager
Langan
Committed to her profession and
industry advocacy
Shari Leventhal is a lead site/civil engineer and direct interface with veteran client groups and
public officials, based out of Langan’s New York City office. She manages a diverse array of
projects ranging from parks, residential/mixed-use, institutional and waterfront developments.
Leventhal has successfully led the site development of several high-profile, large-scale
revitalization projects. For Freshkills Park, a 2,000-acre landfill-to-park reclamation
project in Staten Island, she designed a sustainable stormwater management plan using
bioswales and sand filters, and obtained a NYSDEC Stormwater Treatment and Discharge
Permit, which laid out the flow, testing, and discharge parameters for the full planned
30-year build-out. In Hunter’s Point South, the City’s planned 5,000-unit middle-income
neighborhood, Leventhal is engineering the first development site, a public school, which
is currently devoid of street grid and site infrastructure, requiring the coordination between
a host of private and public stakeholders.
In addition to her job responsibilities, Leventhal has taken on leadership roles within and
outside of Langan. She currently serves as Co-Leader of Langan’s “The Next Generation
Committee,” a forum for staff to formally voice concerns, ideas and feelings to the
shareholders of the company. She also served as Co-President of the firm’s New York City
office “Green Team” for three years. Outside of the office, Leventhal is Co-Chair of the
Urban Green Council Emerging Professionals Group, which hosts monthly forums, and
networking and professional development events geared towards academics and young
professionals in the field of sustainable building and construction.
Growing up, Leventhal was always a well-rounded student, and in particular she excelled
in math and science subject areas. With the ability to understand “the big picture” and the
intricacies of how things worked, pursuing a career in an engineering field was a natural fit.
While visiting colleges, Leventhal realized that many schools that had strong math, science
and business programs, also offered robust engineering programs.
She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Lafayette College in
2006, and anticipates earning a graduate degree in Civil Engineering from Stevens Institute
of Technology in May of 2015.
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Sabrina Levine
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engineering and project controls experience for large infrastructure bridge projects.
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proposal development and project controls. Prior to her current assignment, she
served as a field engineer on the San Francisco Oakland Bay Self Anchored Suspension
Bridge project in Oakland, CA and as a Planner for the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor
and the California High Speed Train pursuits.
Levine is a graduate of Clemson University with a bachelor’s degree in Construction
Science and Management with a minor in Business Administration.
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SHARI LINNICK
Vice President,Client Services Group
Trepp, LLC
Active professional with links through
the industry
Shari Linnick is a Vice President in the Client Services group at Trepp, LLC as well
as an Adjunct Professor of Capital Markets in the Master’s Degree program at NYU
Schack Institute of Real Estate. She has more than 15 years of commercial real estate
experience, including expertise in CMBS, real estate capital markets, financial analysis
and investment, sales and leasing, and brokerage.
Linnick is an active member of CREW NY, and a past president and board member of
New York Commercial Real Estate Women (NYCREW), the New York chapter of CREW
Network. She was a mentor in the NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate Mentorship
Program from 2006 to 2008 and has been part of the Young Alumni Leadership Circle
since 2006.
In addition, Linnick co-chaired the Women’s Real Estate Network (WREN) at the Schack
Institute from 2005 to 2006, and has been Chairperson of the Commercial Real Estate
Finance Council (CREFC) Education Committee since 2013. In 2012 she was named one
of the Top Women in Real Estate by Sokol Media, Inc.
Linnick holds a Master’s Degree in Real Estate Finance from the NYU Schack Real Estate
Institute and a Bachelor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Michigan School
of Music. She currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.
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ERIN LLOYD
Partner
Lloyd Patel, LLP
A broad based knowledge of business and
law yield a top litigator and advisor
Erin Lloyd is a founding partner of Lloyd Patel LLP. She spent nearly five years advising
Judges in New York County Supreme Court and the Commercial Division before
forming her own private law practice and later partnering with Yogi Patel. As a result,
Lloyd is truly a general practitioner.
Although primarily focused on litigation, Lloyd spends a substantial amount of her
time advising small and medium-sized business and institutional clients on how to
avoid litigation, including employment and compliance issues, contract drafting and
negotiation and resolution of legal issues before they get to Court. Helping small and
medium-sized businesses and firms understand their legal liabilities and protect their
growing assets is one of the most rewarding aspects of her practice.
Giving back to the community is of the utmost importance to Lloyd, who takes on
pro bono clients each year, usually from underserved communities and always with
extraordinary financial need. Lloyd and her partner, Yogi Patel, also work with Council
Members and colleges in the City to offer free legal counseling directly to constituents
and students. And each year the firm offers a summer fellowship to an exemplary law
student with financial need.
Lloyd was selected as a 2014 NYC Rising Star by Super Lawyers. She is a member of
the New York State Bar Association, the Queens Bar Association, and the NYC Bar
Association where she sits on the Labor and Employment Committee. She is an active
member of the National Employment Law Association New York Chapter, where she
sits on the Gender Discrimination Committee.
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NICKI LOULOUDIS, PE
Project Manager
Langan
Langan boasts a super tower expert from
the ground up
Nicki Louloudis is a Project Manager in Langan’s New York site/civil engineering group.
Her primary focus is in land development projects with a concentration in grading and
drainage, site layout, and utility design. Louloudis is responsible for design, regulatory
permitting and project management of mixed-use, hotel, residential and institutional
development projects throughout the five boroughs.
In recent years Louloudis has supported the development of a number of high-profile,
“supertall” towers in midtown Manhattan. Specifically, she worked on One57 and the
Nordstrom Tower, and the latter is projected to be the second tallest building in the
country when completed.
Louloudis has also been involved with the city’s post-Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts.
She has provided damage assessment and repair design services for a number of New
York City Housing Authority properties located in Coney Island, the Lower East Side of
Manhattan, and northwestern Queens.
Louloudis serves as a mentor for junior engineers within her group, and her experience
and positive attitude has been critical to their professional development. Outside
of the office, she is actively involved with several trade organizations, including the
Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Real Estate Women of New York.
A first-generation college graduate, Nicki Louloudis credits her Greek-born parents
for instilling in her the qualities of hard work and perseverance. They were profoundly
influential in her desire to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a civil engineer.
Louloudis earned her civil engineering degree from the Stevens Institute of
Technology. After working for several years in both the public and private sectors, she
earned her professional engineering license and took a brief break from the industry
to raise two beautiful children.
In addition to her work at Langan, Louloudis holds a New Jersey Real Estate
Salesperson License and serves as a member of the Old Tappan Planning Board.
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JANE LYONS
Managing Partner
Rhodes Associates
A strong advocate for women in
real estate, finding them the
right opportunities
Jane Lyons is Managing Partner of Rhodes Associates, a premier executive search
and organizational consulting firm serving the global mortgage finance, commercial
lending and real estate sectors. During her more than 25-year career, Jane has
completed over 700 assignments, building a reputation for her extensive market
knowledge and a direct, disciplined approach that has matched clients’ business needs
with their most successful executives.
Lyons has partnered with her Rhodes colleagues to build one of the world’s foremost
search practices serving the global real estate market. Rhodes is a member of IRC Global
Executive Search Partners, a professional alliance of retained executive search firms
committed to providing the highest standards in management recruitment services.
A tireless advocate for the recruitment of women leaders in real estate, Lyons serves as
2015 Co-President for Commercial Real Estate Women of New York (CREW New York),
having formerly served on the Executive Committee for the Association of Real Estate
Women (AREW), which merged with NY Commercial Real Estate Women (NYCREW) in
December 2014 to form the new organization.
Lyons is also a member of the Urban Land Institute, Pension Real Estate Association,
Mortgage Bankers Association and Commercial Real Estate Finance Council. She has
also been active in community outreach, serving as a Board member for the New York
Junior League and as a mentor for ULI’s Young Leaders Group. Earlier in her career,
Lyons worked in marketing and sales for the Wharton Business School and CBS, Inc.
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CINDY MALINCHAK
President
Environmentally Based Green Building
Shaping the future of a community and
transforming the lives of at-risk youth
Cindy Malinchak originally from the Pittsburgh area, brought her wealth of knowledge
to the New York Metro area in 2002. Choosing Land Development and construction as
her career path, Cindy Malinchak went on to form her own company “Environmentally
Based Green Building” which has received numerous awards over the years and
functions in both the developmental and construction areas of the market. Cindy
Malinchak a LEED AP BD & C, stresses the need for sustainable measures throughout
the construction Jield.
Cindy Malinchak, has received numerous awards for her efforts including Top 25
Leading Women Entrepreneur in the State of New Jersey and Outstanding Women
of the Year by the Commission on the Status of Women for her efforts in the field of
“Environmental Initiatives”.
An avid supporter of Diversity and Inclusion, Cindy recently has been appointed as
Director of Curriculum for the non-profit organization Sentinel Vocational Apprentice
Training. In this capacity, Malinchak is responsible for educational programs and
outreach for unemployed, underemployed and “at risk” youth in the Mount Vernon,
NY area and beyond. Malinchak has currently solidified a vocational training program
within the Mount Vernon High School to educate youth in the construction field
and prepare them for viable employment. Cindy herself acts as an instructor for this
program and mentors at risk youth.
The Opportunity to bring about a real and impactful contribution to shaping the
future of a community and transforming the lives of at-risk youth in that community
was a driving force in accepting the challenge as Director of Curriculum. Malinchak
intends to duplicate this public-private partnership model to elevate a community and
its members thereby becoming the model for successful reinvention of a community.
Malinchak herself continues to expand her knowledge of the building industry and is
currently working on her Historical Preservation certification at the General Society of
Mechanics and Tradesmen in NYC.
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DONNA MCAULIFFE, CPA
Audit Manager
Grassi & Co CPAs
An accounting professional who really
understands the industries she serves
Donna McAuliffe is an Audit Manager and brings extensive experience to Grassi & Co,
CPAs, especially in the real estate and construction industries.
McAuliffe utilizes her expertise to assist clients with financial reporting, auditing,
financial statement preparation, reviews and compilations. She also dedicates some of
her time to mentoring up-and-coming staff members in the firm.
Prior to joining Grassi & Co., McAuliffe worked for a real estate advisory firm where she
was responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial reporting for multiple real estate
portfolios owned by institutional and private investors. She is credited with initiating
a fraud investigation, which resulted in the recovery of $2M in client funds. She has
worked closely with acquisition and developer teams to review and modify financial
terms for joint venture, construction and loan agreements. McAuliffe has also worked
as a Controller and Human Resource Manager for a private equity firm. In that capacity,
she implemented a new medical plan, which resulted in a 33% savings to the company
and better coverage for the employees.
McAuiliffe is a member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
(NYSSCPA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She graduated
Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from Manhattan College.
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LISSETTE MIQUEL
Senior Vice President,
North Mid-Atlantic Region
HAKS
Knowing your business translates
into a great competitive edge
Lissette Miquel is in charge of all operations, marketing and business development
efforts in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware for HAKS. HAKS is one of the leading
minority-owned engineering firms in the United States, ranking 135 on ENR’s Top
Design firms.
With over 30 years of consulting experience in engineering, with an emphasis on
business development and marketing, Miquel brings a wealth of knowledge and
know-how to HAKS. She has served as Principal-in-Charge for HAKS’ construction
supervision services for three contracts for the resurfacing of the New Jersey Turnpike;
a construction inspection assignment for Route 35 improvements in Monmouth and
Middlesex Counties; and for the New Jersey State Police Troop “D” Bloomfield Station,
which received a 2015 ACEC New York Silver Award for Engineering Excellence.
Miquel is a Professional Engineer in New Jersey and New York and a member of
numerous professional organizations, including serving as Chairperson of ACEC NJ.
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KAREN MORRISON, P.E.
Vice President of Transportation and
Technical Services
Associated General Contractors of
New York State
Industry knowledge and people skills rank
high for Morrison
Karen P. Morrison, P.E. serves as the Vice President of Transportation and Technical
services for the Associated General Contractors of New York State. In her role she is a
liaison for the construction industry group for all technical, administrative and contract
issues relative to heavy-highway contract performance, training and specifications.
Morrison is also serves as the contact between the membership and public owners
such as NYSDOT and the NYS Thruway Authority, Department of Conservation and
Comptroller’s Office. Morrison also manages and oversees the activities of the Highway
Board of Governors and a number of work groups.
A veteran of the construction industry and a well-respected Professional Engineer,
Morrison is proud to have worked for a number of prominent construction firms on
projects across New York State, where she gained valuable experience and built a
successful 37+ year career. During her time in the field, Karen was known for bringing a
smart and innovative approach to each project, having managed complicated multimillion dollar heavy/civil projects throughout her career. Her largest project – a $28.3
million dollar tunnel project in Rochester, NY, required thirty thousand cubic yards
of rock excavation, twenty thousand cubic yards of concrete structures and tunnel
linings, and a seven hundred lineal foot steel arch bridge with twin six foot diameter
carrier pipes. On top of all that, the project team navigated a significant redesign
resulting in a change order of $12 million.
Born in Connecticut and raised in the Catskills, Morrison resides in Palatine Bridge with
her husband, Brad.
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JENNIFER MACKENBURG MURPHY
Director of Business Development
STV Inc.
One of the smartest business developers
in the industry
Jen Murphy is a construction professional with over 26 years of experience managing
construction, design and program management services.
She has been involved in more than $2 billion in construction and served a wide
variety of project types including commercial, residential, hospitality, entertainment,
cultural, transportation, mixed use, retail, and corporate interiors.
She is focused on assisting clients in the development of the project team and process
to achieve their goals. An advocate for women’s growth and achievement in the
industry she participates as a member of the BWAF Board of Trustees and Co-Chairs
the NEW Ambassador Council amongst participating actively in several other industry
organizations. New to STV last year, Murphy is dedicated to growing the Construction
Management Division in both the public and private sectors.
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TRACY MITCHELL
Diversity Compliance Manager
New NY Bridge Project
NYS Thruway Authority
A committed professional who
understands her industry
Tracey Mitchell, a native of Mt. Vernon, began her public service career over two
decades ago in Yonkers, NY, with a non-profit providing employment training to those
in need. Tracey’s dedication and passion for helping others led to her promotion to
Executive Director in 1998.
After passage of the Workforce Investment Act, (WIA), Tracey spearheaded the City’s
transition by creating the Yonkers One Stop Employment Center. The Center drew
the attention of Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, who visited Center after its recognition
as a model of success. Tracey’s achievements then led to her appointment as Special
Assistant to the Yonkers Mayor as Director for the Workforce Investment Board.
In 2007, Tracey was appointed Director for African American Affairs for the Westchester
County Executive. In this capacity, Tracey designed and implemented vital initiatives
such as the County’s minority and women owned business program, which led to a
sizeable increase in minority participation in Westchester County contract bids. In
2010, Tracey was appointed Director for Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative
Action for Westchester County.
In 2012, Ms. Mitchell became Diversity Compliance Manager for the New NY Bridge,
one of the nation’s largest construction projects. With a DBE goal of $314 Million,
Tracey works to ensure that DBEs are afforded every opportunity to benefit from this
landmark project.
Tracey has received numerous awards and holds a bachelor degree in
Communications. Tracey is the proud parent of her daughter, Jasmine, and strongly
believes “all things are possible through faith, family, and friends.”
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KIM MARIE NEUSCHELER
Project Executive
One of Turner’s strong women and
one of its stars
Kim Neuscheler is a Project Executive with Turner Construction Company and is currently
responsible for a 1.1 million square foot Healthcare and Education facility on the upper east
side of Manhattan for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and CUNY Hunter College.
As a senior leader in operations for the company, with 20 years of experience in the
design and construction industry, Neuscheler’s strengths lie in project management and
operational organization, as well as client and project team relations.
Her activities within the firm include the development of a new performance
management system, staff mentoring, serving on committees to promote leadership
and LEAN building processes within Turner and teaching internal classes to further
develop staff education.
Outside of the firm, Neuscheler is a strong advocate for the recruitment and
advancement of women in the construction industry. She serves as a member of
the Ambassador’s Council for Non-Traditional Employment for Women (NEW), an
organization that trains, places and advocates for low income women seeking
economic self-sufficiency through the building and construction trades.
Prior to her career with Turner Construction Company, Neuscheler worked as a design
architect with Voorsanger Architects, Robert A.M. Stern Architects and Willis, Bricker &
Cannady Architects.
Neuscheler was honored as one of ENR New York’s Top 20 under 40 in 2012 for
demonstrating excellence and leadership skills in her profession as well as having a
commitment to give back to her community.
Neuscheler received a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Architecture from Rice
University in Houston, Texas.
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MALORY NGUYEN
Project Engineer
STV Inc.
Dedicated to client satisfaction and
excellent performance
Majorie Nguyen is a project engineer with STV Inc.
Nyuyen has extensive with construction inspection experience for the rehabilitation of
residential buildings and superintendent experience in new construction. She is skilled
at handling correspondence and submittals between contractors and architects,
performing interior and exterior inspections to verify that specifications are followed,
assisting in the review and estimation of change order proposals, reviewing progress
payments and scheduling work.
Nguyen began with STV as an Intern in 2007 and has risen through the organization
with great consistency as a result of her dedication and hard work. She is currently
working at STV’s LaGuardia Airport project as a project Engineer.
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TERRIANN NOHILLY
Cost Engineer
Turner Construction
Passionate about construction,
inside and out
While at UC San Diego working towards a degree in Chemical Engineering, Terriann
became involved in a service learning project with Habitat for Humanity. She was
instantly hooked by the team focused and tangible aspects of construction and set her
sights to work in the industry.
She began her career at Turner as an intern in 2008. In 2010 she was assigned to
the $500M expansion at the San Diego Airport, where she spearheaded multiple
technology initiatives.
Her most notable technological contribution was “Turner Linked”. “Turner Linked”, the
fusion of SharePoint, Bluebeam Revu, and a customized HTML dashboard, dramatically
enhanced project communication. In 2012 Terriann’s creative new approach to
document management was selected as the $10,000 first prize winner of Turner’s
first ever Innovation Award. She was featured in the local San Diego newspaper, the
Union Tribune, and appeared on local television to showcase this new system that had
transformed the project.
In addition to crusading within Turner for technology advancement and progress, she
is works as an activist for the whole industry. Terriann is a member of the Construction
PDF Coalition, a grassroots movement consisting of a small group of energetic and
passionate young leaders across the AEC industry.
In 2013 Terriann was selected as one of ENR California’s Top 20 under 40. She
was awarded the Turner staff award in 2011 and 2012. She is club officer for her
Toastmasters club and former competitive champion Irish dancer. Following a
childhood dream to live in the “Big Apple”, Terriann moved in September 2013 from
San Diego to NYC and now works as a Cost Engineer doing financial reporting and risk
analysis. In April she will be promoted to Senior Cost Engineer.
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ALEXANDRA NOVAK
Senior Associate
Leslie E. Robertson Associates
A 20-year, veteran engineer with global
design experience
Alexandra Novak is a Senior Associate at Leslie E. Roberts Associates.
Novak is a licensed Professional Engineer who has spent the majority of her over 20
year career at Leslie E. Robertson Associates working on institutional, cultural and
commercial projects in the New York region and throughout the world.
As a Project Manager, Alexandra has a significant amount of experience on educational
and renovation projects. Her projects include the CUNY Advanced Science Research
Center, CUNY Medgar Evers College academic building, the Mott Haven Campus for
the NYC SCA, SUNY Cortland, Bowers Hall, and the Buck Institute for Age Research . In
addition, she has worked on office towers and museums throughout the world. S
Novak is fluent in Polish and English and received her Masters and Bachelors of Civil
Engineering from the City University of New York.
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ANGELA O’BYRNE
President
Perez, APC
An enterprising entrepreneur with a
passion for design
Angela O’Byrne is President of international design-build-develop firm Perez, APC.
O’Byrne energetically champions the principles of smart growth in her home
communities of New York City and New Orleans, and her frequent travels across the
country and abroad.
Born in Cali, Colombia, Angela fostered childhood dreams of becoming either a fashion
designer or an architect, like her uncle. Since earning a Master of Architecture from Tulane
University, and MS in Real Estate Development from Columbia University, O’Byrne has
become a licensed architect in fifteen states, a licensed general contractor in two states, a
Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, and a LEED Accredited Professional.
O’Byrne is a passionate advocate for women in architecture and construction, and
is involved in numerous professional and non-profit organizations dedicated to the
advancement of women in the industry. Ms. O’Byrne has positioned her firm, Perez,
APC as an industry leader in disaster recovery, as evidenced by an extensive portfolio
of architectural and damage assessment work in response to Hurricanes Sandy,
Katrina, Rita, Ivan, Gustav, Ike, and Isaac.
A singer, golfer, music-lover, and globe-trotter, Angela relishes spending free time with
her three grown children, and large extended family.
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KASEY PACE
Director of Construction Services
GRANT Engineering
Pace continues to climb a steady
ladder to professional success
Kacey Pace is Director of Construction at Grant Engineering.
Pace has over 15 years of experience in the construction industry on a variety of project
types ranging from fast track interior fit-outs to complete removal / rebuild high rise mixed
use specialty buildings. The ability to maintain relationships with clients, consultants
and subcontractors, as well as the innovative approach to developing new construction
programs that best achieve each client’s goals, makes Kasey not only an asset to GRANT
but the building industry in general. If you asked Kasey to describe herself, she would in
one word: Mother. If you asked her peers to describe her, it would be a combination of
Quality, Knowledge, Loyalty and Assertiveness.
Following her father’s footsteps and finding her passion for the built environment at
an early age, Pace climbed the ranks from receptionist and administrator to project
manager and senior project manager and then finally to her current position as
Director of Construction at GRANT Engineering through a combination of intelligence,
perseverance and humor. Working for Sciame for over a decade fostered the growth
and the exposure to high profile / high demand / high reward projects which
only elevated her abilities. In 2014, she joined GRANT Engineering as the Director
of Construction Services and has been building the company to greater heights
alongside her talented Team of professionals since.
Pace resides on Long Island with her Husband, Joe, and is the mother of two boys,
Jaxson, two-years-old and Aiden, one.
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DIANA PARKS
Vice President, Contracts Manager
Tutor Perini Corporation
Senior level expertise in
infrastructure and P3s
Diana Parks is Vice President, Contracts Manager at Tutor Perini Corporation (TPC),
Parks is part of TPC’s senior management team with particular expertise in P3 and
Design-Build infrastructure projects. Her responsibilities include negotiating contract
and procurement documents during the industry review process of infrastructure
proposals, including design-build agreements with equity members, joint venture
agreements with partners and subcontracts.
Parks provides overall contract guidance to the CEO, CFO, President, and Operational
Vice Presidents. She was the lead for the DB joint venture on the LGA proposal last year
and also has been closely involved in advising on the Hudson Yards, Eastside Access,
Verrazano Bridge and City Island Bridge projects for TPC.
Prior to joining TPC, Diana had a lead role in the Tappan Zee Bridge, Torronto Eglington
and Dulles Phase 2 projects. During her years in private practice Diana exclusively
represented public agencies in large, complex P3 and DB procurements. Some of her
representative projects in the public sector included the LBJ managed lanes project,
Mid-Currituck Bridge Project and GDOT’s managed lane project.
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AMY PHILLIPS
Director
Navigant
A senior advisor who brings the
construction industry an in-depth working
knowledge of the needs and concerns
specific to the development, design,
construction and litigation professionals
supporting the build industry.
Amy Phillips is a Director at Navigant
Amy Phillips has extensive operational, development, and consulting experience in
private and public real estate and has significant experience in advising developers on
their new construction, renovation, acquisition and disposition strategies. In addition
Phillips brings the construction industry an in-depth working knowledge of the
needs and concerns specific to the development, design, construction and litigation
professionals supporting the build industry.
Phillips is a renowned expert in strategic planning, marketing and business development
for professional services within the build industry. Utilizing these skills and network, she is
responsible for helping Navigant’s Global Construction Practice continue as the industry
leader via client outreach, industry presence and aiding the practice to expand the firm’s
services both into new project types and geographic markets.
Phillips frequently lectures to industry, trade and corporate groups on strategic
planning and business development. She has presented professional development
programs to a wide range of participants including lawyers, developers, architects,
engineers, and consultants to the build community.
Phillips is active in the American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law and is on
Women in Construction’s Executive Board.
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KRISTINA PICCOLI
Registered Architect, Associate
Woods Bagot
Building success through successful
project delivery
Piccoli received her NCARB Certificate in July 2014. She is a member of the American Institute of
Architects and the United States Green Building Council as a LEED Accredited Professional. She
graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Architecture.
Prior to joining Woods Bagot, Piccoli worked at Mancini Duffy in the New York headquarters
and HSMM Inc. in Virginia Beach, VA. Originally from Virginia Beach, Piccoli has lived in Japan,
California, and Maine, and has resided in New York City for the past nine years.
Since joining Woods Bagot in 2010, Piccoli has served as a true office leader spearheading
multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating both internal design efforts with external
consultants’ contributions and client needs. Piccoli has worked on a number of significant
projects for the studio’s interiors group, leading the design collaborative from initial concept,
detailing and architectural drawings through completion, in addition to orchestrating all
engineering disciplines: electrical, mechanical, lighting, plumbing, acoustical, audio visual,
technological requirements and additional services required by a project.
Recently, Piccoli was the Project Architect and Project Manager on the studio’s largest US
interiors project to date, the IIDA People’s Choice award winning Westfield Headquarters project
in Los Angeles. Piccoli was directly responsible for drawing complex plans and managing the
drawing set and coordination with an extensive consultant team, ultimately taking charge
of the project and site observation through project completion. Piccoli’s success with the
project has fostered a lasting client relationship, as she continues to work with Westfield on the
management of their local offices in New York. Her previous work also includes the Hakkasan
Restaurants in prime national locations including the ICSC Gold Design/Development award
winning New York City location, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Currently, Ms. Piccoli with
working with global client, MetLife, on several simultaneous projects in multiple locations and
varying scales.
Internally, Ms. Piccoli leads the office through her participation in the New York Studio’s Practice
Management Team and Technical Design Stream. The two project leadership teams work to
efficiently manage the multiple processes associated with any given project and staff training,
and quality of project documentation and internal review respectively.
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JEANETTE PINEDA
Equitable Business Opportunities (EBO) &
Contract Performance (C/P) Compliance
and Contracts Administrator
Multi-tasker, experienced administrator,
key team player
Jeanette M. Pineda is contract administrator at Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC.
An exceptional mult-tasker, Pineda has over 16 years of experience as an
administrative assistant. Her responsibilities numerous office functions include
payroll administration, A/P and A/R duties, interviewing and hiring of reception staff,
compiling proposals, marketing, archiving, mass mailing, invoicing, customer service,
and a diverse spectrum of office and management duties.
Pineda provides superb customer service representation. She attributes this ability to
understand the needs of clients as a result of her prior experience and training and
in the hospitality industry. Her hospitality experience included Park Central New York
Hotel and Le Parker Meridien Hotel.
Prior to joining TZC, she worked for several firms, including Dimension Development
Corp., Plaza Construction Corporation, Site—Blauvelt Engineers, Inc. and McClier.
She earned an Associates of Applied Science in Hospitality Management from ITT
Technical Institute and completed courses at New York City technical College at CUNY.
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JOANNA POWDHAR
Assistant Project Manager
Breaking new ground at Tutor Perini
Joanna Powdhar, a female Assistant Project Manager for Tutor Perini Building Corp., is a
Mechanical Engineer and graduate of the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Currently
Powdhar is working at the SUNY New Academic Building in Brooklyn, New York. As
Acting PM she is responsible for client relations at the project level, management of
staff and trades, oversees the CPM schedule, cost management and reporting.
Powdhar’s previous experience includes HVAC consulting, estimating, commissioning
and cost management. She brings her previous experience in the pharmaceutical
industry, higher education, work at the World Trade Center complex and multiple large
projects throughout NYC to her current position at Tutor Perini.
Powdhar has assembled and developed a field staff which is 40% Female at the SUNY
project including two project engineers and a superintendent. This team is a great
example of the Tutor Perini Building Corp commitment to diversity.”
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ANNA PSHICHENKO
Creative Director
Sacks
A positive, ‘do-it’ attitude drives
exceptional creative work
Anna Pshichenko is Creative Director at Sacks and provides all graphic, branding and
creative design services for the firm’s clients. She oversees the design team and works
closely with Sacks’ editorial and events staff. An organic optimist, Pshichenko brings an
unwavering work ethic, solid organizational principles and a ‘do it’ attitude for getting
complex projects done. She manages a team of two other designers.
Pshichenko generates the firm’s creative content and designs, including websites,
package design, stationery, logos and branding. She is able to synthesize feedback
from a number of different sources into practical design solutions and apply research
to produce a variety of sketches and models that demonstrate distinctive design
solutions. Pshichenko has a good eye for aesthetic design, a flair for color and a solid
understanding of the needs of the various clients that she serves.
She is proficient in Adobe Creative Suites, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign,
Dreamweaver and other painting and graphic design tools. She is able to work in a variety
of media and meet tight deadlines while still delivering creative and innovative designs.
Pshichenko emigrated to the United States several years ago. A native of the Ukraine,
she graduated from Kharkiv University with a master’s degree in Marketing.
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TRYPHINA RAMSEY
Compliance Specialist
NYS Office of General Services
Providing public sector
compliance solutions
Tryphina Ramsey is a senior MWBE compliance specialist at the New York State Office
of General Services where she provides day-to-day supervision to a dedicated team
of specialists who are responsible for ensuring that the Office of General Services
complies with the spirit and letter of New York State’s Executive Law - Article15A
and the Diversity Act of 2010 that encourages the full participation of minorities and
women in New York State contracting opportunities.
Ramsey began her career in state government in 1988 with the Office of Parks, Recreation
and Historic Preservation. She joined the Office of General Services in 1994 as a secretary.
Over the course of 20+ years, she was progressively promoted through the ranks, serving
in all OGS major business units, including Procurement and Design & Construction.
Ramsey rose from her role as an administrative assistant to her current position
as senior MWBE compliance specialist where she now supervises a team of MWBE
compliance specialists. She is a staunch advocate for the advancement of women and
minorities in both state government as well as the construction industry. She is an able
leader and well respected amongst her peers and associates.
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LISA RANELLO
Controller
Five Star Electric Corporation
A diversified financial professional with
extensive industry experience
Lisa Ranello is a Controller at Five Star Electric Corporation. She has over 30 years
of experience in the electrical contracting industry with a focus on accounting and
project management.
Ranello joined Five Star Electric in 2007. Her previous work included a series of growth
positions that led to position as Executive Vice President at Electric Power & Light, Inc.
in Staten Island. Ranello has had various professional affiliations, including a member
of the Board of Directors of the Association of Electrical Contractors, NYC from 20022008; Treasurer and Chairman of Finance & Investment Committee for the Association
of Electrical Contractors 2005-2007; and service as an Employer Representative for
various Joint Industry Board of the Electrical Industry funds including the Additional
Security Benefits Fund, Annuity fund and the Health Reimbursement Fund. Ranello has
also served on various NECA negotiating committees for Local Union #3 contracts.
She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting from Baruch College at
CUNY. She is married with two daughters and lives in Staten Island, New York.
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VICTORIA RASPER, P.E.
Field Engineer
Traylor Brothers
Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC.
From intern to Field Engineer, building a
bridge takes a strong team
Vickey Rasper, P.E. is a field engineer with Traylor Brothers working on the New NY
Bridge. Rasper started with Traylor Bros., Inc. as a Summer Intern in 2005 on the
Galveston Causeway Replacement Project. For that project she operated the posttensioning jacks, documenting and submitting PT elongations, launched the Form
Travelers and graded the various formwork components and assisted with surveys
tracking the casting curve of the Cast-in-Place Balance Cantilever Main Span portion of
the bridge.
Rasper joined Traylor Bros., Inc. as a full-time employee in 2009 on the West Closure
Complex project in Belle Chasse, LA, a key component in upgrading the 100 Year
Storm Protection System around New Orleans. This project featured construction of
the largest sector gates in North America which she played a key role in coordination
of fabrication and setting each of the 750 Ton gates into place. She earned her PE
license in the state of California in 2012.
Rasper began work in 2012 on the Tappan Zee Bridge project. She has been working
on a soffit system for supporting construction of the football-field sized footings
of the Main Span portion of the bridge. This work spanned from conception of this
construction method, vetting designs with consulting engineering firms, through
fabrication and procurement of the precast soffit panels, formwork, and numerous
temporary steel support structures, to field erection of the system above waterline and
lowering the 2,500 Ton structure into the Hudson River to its final elevation, and finally
sealing the structure so the water inside the “bathtub” could be removed allowing
construction of the permanent footing to proceed.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Purdue University, School
of Construction Engineering & Management in 2008.
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DEBRA ROMAIN
Principal
Deb Romain Consulting Inc.
Building her company strong, one project
at a time
Debra Romain is the sole owner of Deb Romain Consulting LLC., a regional signage system firm.
She has consulted on projects on some of New York City’s most notable landmarks including
Columbia University and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Romain has over 15 years’
experience consulting and managing major sign and interactive touch screen projects.
Romain holds a Bachelors of Business from Baruch College at City University of New York.
She has completed programs at Columbia University’s School of Continuing Education, NYC
Department of Small Business Certificate, MWL Construction Certificate / Mentorship Program
and The Eugene M. Lang Entrepreneurship Center’s Community Business Certificate Program.
Romain is a strategic professional. Client may commission wayfinding studies without
immediately implementing them. This has taught Romain’s firm to create separate estimates for
wayfinding studies and project implementation. With this approach, Romain is able to better
calculate her firm’s cash flow requirements aligned with client payment schedules to ensure her
firm’s growth and stability.
Personal engagement from Romain has made a noticeable difference in how her clients
perceive her. Romain is always onsite at every job no matter the time of day to ensure work
was getting done properly. The firm has earned a reputation for reliable and high-quality
performance on extensive wayfinding projects, which has also led to signage refresh work from
existing customers.
Romain’s firm designed the exterior pedestrian wayfinding and created a signage master
plan for Columbia University’s Morningside Campus, in addition to signage at Columbia’s
new Campbell Sports Center, Columbia University Business School, White Plains Hospital,
Hackensack University Medical Center, and CUNY.
Civic minded, Romain has served on the boards of the Central Harlem Citymeals-on-Wheels
and The Fordham Road Business Improvement District. She’s currently a member of the
New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce, National Fire Protection Association, Society of
Environmental Graphic, United States Sign Council and the Women Builders’ Council, Inc.
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CASSIE ROSENTHAL
Vice President
Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc.
Building a new brand for a
family-owned business
Cassie Rosenthal is a Vice President at Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc. (R&R)
Prior to joining her family’s business in 2012, Rosenthal co-owned and operated two
art galleries (Goff + Rosenthal) for nearly a decade--one in New York and one in Berlin.
She was featured in The Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Art+Auction, and
Artnet, and was interviewed by the BBC Radio and CNBC’s High Net Worth television
program as a commentator on the art world.
At R&R, Rosenthal sources, analyzes and closes new business for the firm. Additionally,
she has been instrumental in developing an integrated marketing strategy for the firm,
including the recent re-branding of the company.
She received her BA from Colgate University and a Masters in Art History from the
Sotheby’s Institute in London. Rosenthal is one of the founding members of the New
York Advisory Board for Let’s Get Ready, a nonprofit organization that supports first
generation college-bound and low-income high school students through the collegegoing process.
Rosenthal is also the President of the Board of WHOW (Women Helping Other Women),
a charitable professional women’s networking group supporting the betterment of
women and children. In addition to collecting art, Cassie also enjoys traveling, dining
out, reading, shopping and sports.
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ALESSANDRA ROSSO
Field Engineer
Growing her career on the job!
Alessandra Rosso works as a Field Engineer for Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC. She
began working for Granite Construction in 2010 as an intern and continued to work
part time throughout college. She was a part of the Queens Bored Tunnel at the East
Side Access Project and Path Hall Station at the world Trade Center in a number of
departments, including cost, equipment and field engineering.
In 2013, she was inducted in Chi Epsilon, the United States national civil engineering
undergraduate honors society and received the General Contractors Association
Scholarship. In 2014, Rosso received her degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in
Mathematics from Manhattan College.
That same week, she became a member of a specialized group of engineers,
superintendents and construction managers managing the reinforcement steel at
the New NY Bridge. This team is currently overseeing the preassembly, installation,
schedule and load out of reinforcement steel across the bridge. Rosso is specifically
supervising the preassembly of the steel “cages” that are later loaded and secured onto
a barge and taken to the bridge where they are set into place.
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OLIVIA ROUSSO
Project Engineer III
A star rising at GIlbane
Olivia Rousso joined Gilbane Building Company in 2012 and at just under 25 years old has
quickly grown to be an emerging construction leader.
Upon joining Gilbane, Rousso worked on the NYC Rapid Repairs Project, which provided
emergency home repairs in the Rockaways in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, allowing
approximately 3,500 families to return to their homes in just four months.
Rousso went on to become a Project Engineer for several New York-Presbyterian Hospital
projects, where she trained new engineers on Gilbane’s systems and greatly contributed
to the project’s success by stepping up as the acting project manager when needed and
playing an integral role in turning over the Barbara Walters Acute Care Treatment Center to
New York-Presbyterian. Currently, she is Site Superintendent overseeing the Infrastructure
Upgrade Project at the Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of New York.
Rousso recently earned a promotion to Manager of Engineering for New York City and New
York State that will take place in April. In this role, she will be responsible for training new
Gilbane employees in the Policies, Procedures andBest Practices for engineering activities
on Gilbane projects as well as monitoring and aiding engineering staff across all projects.
She has also been selected to participate in Gilbane’s competitive MCAP program, a twoyear program that accelerates employees through all aspects of the construction process
for a well-rounded experience. As only one of two engineers selected from the pool of
applicants, Rousso will spend one year in the field and another year in the office rotating
through the departments of Purchasing, Estimating, Scheduling, Quality Management,
Business Development, Accounting and BIM Modeling. She will graduate from the MCAP
program in 2016.
Rousso earned a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering with a Minor in Business Engineering and
Entrepreneurship from the University of Virginia’s School of Engineering and Applied
Sciences. She is a member of the NY Cares Volunteering network, and volunteers across all
boroughs of New York City.
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KIMBERLY SACRAMONE, IIDA, LEED AP
Managing Director and Design Principal
for Interior Architecture
HLW, LLP
Expanding a brand through awardwinning design
Kimberly Sacramone is Managing Director and Principal for Interior Architecture at
HLW LLP for the firm’s New York and New Jersey offices.
Sacramone has played a leading role in shaping the design direction of the NYC
headquarters’ interior architecture practice. Her projects are diverse (Google’s
Northeast Regional Headquarters, Hofstra, North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, the
JetBlue Headquarters). Many have been published and have received industry awards.
In recent years, Ms. Sacramone spearheaded the expansion of HLW’s East Coast
operations with the opening of a Madison, New Jersey office earlier this year. She
is a long-standing champion of the multi-disciplinary design practice in the tristate
area. Projects with Panasonic, NBC, Disney, and Valeant Pharmaceuticals demonstrate
the instrumental role she has played in bringing to New Jersey innovative design
strategies for creative offices, pharmaceutical and technology spaces, and other
corporate and branded environments.
Sacramone has been with HLW for almost two decades and is now Managing Director
of the NJ office. She was named by the IIDA as a national “10 to Watch” designer.
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CARLA SCIARA
Senior Vice President and Project Executive
Tishman Constructon
20-year construction veteran continues to
share expertise for signature projects
Carla Sciara is a Senior Vice President and Project Executive at Tishman Construction,
an AECOM Company.
Sciara joined Tishman in 1998 and has more than 20 years of experience in the industry.
As a Senior Vice President and Project Executive, she works closely with clients and project
personnel to bring to life some of the most complex projects in the city.
Currently, Sciara is leading the extensive renovation of Carnegie Hall’s Studio Towers
and backstage areas, a 167,000-square-foot, $230-million project. Other notable work
includes serving as Lead Project Superintendent to transform a rundown former
three-story automobile showroom on East 61st Street into a seven-story building
inclusive of administration offices and high-tech research labs for Weill Cornell Medical
College. She also served as MEP Project Manager and Superintendent for a regional
and national award-winning research lab, the Michael F. Price Center at Albert Einstein
College of Medicine in the Bronx.
Sciara earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from New
York University and is OSHA 10- and 30-hour certified, a licensed Site Safety Manager,
and a NYC DOBcertified Construction Superintendent.
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CHRISTINE SHERO
Finance Operations Manager,
Vice President
Lend Lease
Learning, and now returning
to her industry
Christine Shero is currently the Finance Manager for Lend Lease’s New York office.
She is responsible for management and project reporting and ensuring operational
excellence through project reviews and risk management.
Shero grew up in a family that has always worked in construction. She has been
exposed to various aspects of the industry, acquiring vast knowledge and experience
in construction. She began with Lend Lease as a Senior Project accountant over
eighteen years ago. During her time at Lend Lease, she has had the opportunity to
work in many varied roles of finance within both strategic and regional business units.
Shero has been mentored and educated by some of the industry’s finest professionals.
Having considered herself fortunate to have had these experiences, she is now
committed to sharing her knowledge and experience in developing the next
generation of accountants. Shero created a Project Accounting Network Group in her
organization which includes members representing various geographic locations of
the Lend Lease business across the Americas. This group collaborates and identifies
best practices to ensure consistency of Project Accounting practices across the various
business units.
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RUTH SHRAGOWITZ
Director, Project Management
Columbia University
An unwavering commitment to
construction quality and equal
opportunity opens doors wider for new
opportunities at Columbia University
Ruth Shragowitz is Director of Project Management at Columbia University.
A 30-year veteran construction professionals, Shragowitz began her career as
Development Officer for American Landmark Development. She moved on to David
Frankel Realty where for six years she was Director of Development and Construction.
In that role she served as an Owner’s representative on construction projects and
brokered real estate transactions.
She then joined Columbia University’s Facilities and Operations’ Department as a Project
Director, a position she held of 19 years before being promoted to Director Project
Manager five months ago. She oversees project managers on several University projects.
Shragowitz is a member of the senior management team at Columbia University
Facilities. Her meticulous attention to detail along with her unyielding commitment
to access for minority and women owned firms makes her one of the most powerful
voices within Facilities. She unabashedly holds the construction firms to task whenever
she manages a project and she also passionately helps to mentor women-owned and
minority-owned firms doing work with the University. Her commitment to ensuring
quality construction and equal opportunity illustrates the very special professional she is.
She has an undergraduate degree in architecture from the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, where she was an Eloranta Summer Fellow, and a Master of Architecture
degree from the University of California Berkeley receiving a Distinguished Teaching
Assistant Citation. She is a licensed architect, a LEED accredited professional and a
licensed New York State Real Estate Broker.
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LORI ANN SIMON
Executive Marketing Director
DPC New York, Inc
An award-winning professional who
knows buildings, inside and out
Lori Simon is Executive Marketing Director a DPC, New York, Inc., a full service
construction firm serving greater New York in all areas of exterior façade maintenance,
including waterproofing, roofing, leak detection, LL 11, painting and coatings and
construction management.
Simon is well known both in public and private sectors as a reputable, cost-effective
professional with outstanding customer relations, developing and retaining multi
millions in sales for commercial, residential and institutional Clients since 1993.
Simon is a well-known name in her field. She is an ongoing contributor to New York
Real Estate Journal on subjects relative to water infiltration, preventive maintenance
and LEED and environmental topics. She is also a guest lecturer at the Council of New
York Cooperatives and Condominiums’, Building Owners and Managers Association
(BOMA) and the Manhattan and Metropolitan Resident Managers Guilds.
Simon is a recipient of the prestigious Emma Lazarus Award presented by Associated
Builders and Owners of NY for Dynamic Business Achievement in New York.
Simon is a graduate of Westfield State University at the University of Massachusetts.
She also holds a Public Relations degree from NYU Management Institute and a
Construction Management Certificate with PACE. Simon is also a NYS and NYS certified
Woman Business Enterprise (WBE).
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ALANA T. SLIWINSKI
Associate
Zetlin & De Chiara, LLP
Litigator on the rise at Zetlin & De Chiara
Alana T. Sliwinski, an Associate with Zetlin & De Chiara LLP, represents construction
and real estate development corporations and related entities in complex litigation,
including construction defects, professional and premises liability, and environmental
matters in both state and federal court. Her strong background in legal research,
writing and oral advocacy enables her to effectively advocate intricate legal issues
when handling all phases of pre-trial litigation, as well as in transactional matters.
In addition to construction agreements, she has negotiated claims of employment
discrimination, fraud and failure of business transactions her clients’ behalf.
Sliwinski competed in two national Moot Court competitions and was actively
involved with New York Law School’s Moot Court Association. She was a summer law
clerk for Hon. Loren Baily-Schiffman, in New York State Supreme Court, Kings County.
She is an active member of the New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA)
American Inn of Court, the first Inn to be established in New York City. She is also a
member of the New York City Bar Association, LGBT Rights Committee .
Sliwinski advises clients in the construction, real estate and design industries on
litigation, transactional and general business matters. She is experienced in taking
depositions, drafting litigation documents and handling court appearances from pretrial through appeal. A skilled researcher and talented writer, she is adept at crafting
arguments that effectively communicate the facts on her client’s behalf and drafting
agreements that account for risks and contingencies.
Sliwinski earned her Juris Doctorate at New York Law School. She holds a B.A. degree in
International development and Political Science from Sarah Lawrence College.
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KATE SMITH
Quality Manager
A next generation leader committed to
collaboration
Kate Smith joined Gilbane in 2012 and currently serves as the District Quality Manager,
responsible for ensuring contract compliance, client satisfaction, and implementation
of Gilbane policies and procedures on all projects in the New York City area.
Prior to this role, Smith worked on Gilbane’s Rapid Repairs project after Superstorm
Sandy left families in the Rockaways homeless. Working around the clock, seven days a
week leading Gilbane’s controls and reporting, streamlining information between the
City, Gilbane, and Trade Contractors, Smith helped the team successfully repair 3,500
homes in a five-month span.
Smith is responsible for establishing Gilbane New York’s Young Professionals Group.
The group helps to facilitate growth of the new generation of Gilbane employees by
providing opportunities for leadership development, community involvement, and
the achievement of personal goals and credentials. She is also one of three women
who started the Gilbane New York Women’s Peer Group that supports women’s
professional development and peer-to-peer engagement through educational and
training forums focused on sharpening skills and behaviors necessary to accelerate
career advancement.
Smith is a two time Gilbane Excellence award winner. This award is granted to
individual employees whose efforts exemplify and model behavior in support of
Gilbane’s Core Values and go above and beyond to deliver valuable service to internal
and external customers.
Prior to joining Gilbane, Smith worked for the preconstruction department at Skanska
USA Building while pursuing her graduate degree.
Smith earned both a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a Masters of
Engineering degree in Civil Engineering from The Cooper Union for the Advancement
of Science and Art. She was a member of Chi Epsilon, the Civil Engineering Honors
Society, and published her thesis titled, “Green Construction: An Exploration of Best
Practices for the Proactive Contractor”.
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JOANNE STOKES
Founder and President
Stokes Creative Group
From construction photographer to fullservice communications firm
In 1985, Joanne Stokes, founder and president of Stokes Creative Group, Inc., began
Stokes Creative Group, Inc., formerly JMS Visual Communications, to support the needs
of our clients and provide effective solutions to maximize their success.
Stokes has led the company to become a major contributor in the transportation and
construction industry. Her ability to aggressively pursue new business opportunities
and create new plans to market the agency, through the right channels at the right
time, has been the driving force to the growth of the company.
Stokes is dedicated to cultivating relationships with customers rather than merely
completing a transaction – always keeping herself accessible to her clients to ensure
their confidence in having their goals met. She is involved in numerous professional
organizations including Women in Transportation (WTS), Southern New Jersey
Development Council, and is on the Board of Directors for ASHE SNJ.
Stokes started her firm 30 years ago with nothing more than a camera and a dream.
She began as a construction project photographer and grew Stokes Creative Group,
Inc. to a full service marketing agency that specializes in the transportation and
construction industries.
As President of Stokes Creative Group, Inc. her leadership and drive, has gained Stokes
the reputation of being one of the premier public outreach and communication firms
in the region working on projects such as The New NY Bridge and New Jersey Turnpike
Authority Interchange 6-9 Widening Program.
As a WBE, Stokes has met and successfully overcome the challenges in this normally
male dominated arena and has grown her firm to include offices in New York, New
Jersey, Maryland and most recently Florida. Under Stoke’s leadership Stokes has been
honored with many prestigious awards including 2013 NJ Small Business Growth
Success Award, 2014 Bronze Telly Award, 2014 South Jersey Biz Small Business Award
for Marketing, 2014 Gold Marcum Award and the 2015 AVA Digital Award.
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BEVERLY K. SWAIM-STALEY
President and CEO
Union Station Redevelopment
Corporation
A proven professional with outstanding
service to her industry
As the President and CEO of the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation, a nonprofit located in Washington, D.C. Beverly Swaim-Staley’s primary task is to uphold
the USRC mission statement, including management of the leased operations of the
multimodal transportation and retail center, and oversight of the redevelopment of
the station complex alongside planning partners Amtrak and Akridge.
Prior to joining USRC, Swaim-Staley was the first woman to serve as Maryland
Transportation Secretary, from 2009 to 2012, with 10,000 employees and a $3.6 billion
annual budget. As Secretary, she oversaw the only state department of transportation
with direct supervision over all aspects of transportation including the State’s highway,
transit and rail networks, motor vehicles, Baltimore/Washington International
Thurgood Marshall Airport, and the Port of Baltimore.
With nearly 14 years of experience as Secretary, Deputy Transportation Secretary
and Chief Financial Officer for MDOT, Swaim-Staley has a deep knowledge of
transportation management and finance. She oversaw negotiations to execute one
of the largest public-private partnership agreements in the nation resulting in the
construction of a new 50-foot berth at the Port of Baltimore.
From 2001-2002, while serving as Deputy Secretary, she also served as Executive
Director of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, a period
which encompassed the terrorist strike on 9/11 and the subsequent revolution in
airport security. She has also worked for the state legislature in Maryland and for the
Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (WMATA).
Currently she serves as a Board Member of the Mineta Transportation Institute.
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PAMELA SWANIGAN
University-wide M/WBE Director
State University of New York (SUNY)
Opening doors wider for MWBEs for SUNY
through technology and diversity
Pamela Swanigan, is SUNY’s Director of the University-wide Minority and Women
Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) program. In this capacity, Swanigan is responsible
for the development, coordination and promotion of SUNY’s M/WBE procurement and
program activities, serving as the System Administration liaison to all SUNY campuses
and other state agencies on M/WBE program issues.
She is a strong advocate for the M/WBE community working diligently to improve
business and economic opportunities for New York’s minority and women business
enterprises. Swanigan entered the Supplier Diversity field in 1994 in the area of
certification and over the years progressed to become SUNY’s M/WBE Director. Under
her leadership, SUNY has increased their M/WBE utilization from $42.7 million in FY
2011-12 to $91.5 million in FY 2013-14.
For over twenty-six years, Swanigan has served in the public sector. She has completed
a Master’s in Public Administration from the Maxwell School of Public Administration,
at Syracuse University, completed the Public Management Institute’s program in
Management Development Studies at Cornell University School of Industrial and
Labor Relations. She has also taught social studies for a number of years before
completing her advanced graduate certificate in School Building and School District
Leadership at SUNYA.
A guiding principle to Swanigan’s success is her philosophy that effective managers
must build internal capacity by learning to use technology more effectively, and create
opportunities for MWBEs to continue building positive business relationships with
SUNY’s business partners, if they are to meet Governor Cuomo’s MWBE 30% goal.
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GERALDINE SZABO
Principal
GKS Industries
From asset manager to industry
asset and resource
Geraldine Szabo is currently a Principal at GKS Industries, a certified woman-owned supply
company located in Islip, New York. Her company sells all building supplies for the commercial
real estate industry. She began this company in 2013 with her niece Kaci Szabo.
Prior to starting her supply company, Szabo was a Senior Asset Manager at JPMorgan Chase
for the midtown portfolio, which included 270 Park Avenue and 383 Madison Avenue. She
joined JPMorgan Chase during the construction project at 270 Park Avenue for LEED Platinum
New Construction and Major Renovation. This project included new energy efficient systems,
including new chillers, daylight harvesting on all office floors with occupancy sensors, a 54,000
gallon storm water reclamation tank, one of the city’s largest green roofs and over 200 bicycle
racks to be used by the employees. A major accomplishment during this project was recycling
85 percent of the construction waste, which included almost one million square feet of carpet
and diverted more than 12,000 tons of construction waste from the landfills.
As Regional Director of Operations at Grubb & Ellis, Szabo was responsible for overseeing the
management services of 40 million square feet of commercial real estate in the Northeast
Region. With a strong background in property and facility management, she provided a high
level of standards in building operations. She was responsible for developing training programs
to assist with the implementation of green standards in the Property Management portfolio to
help clients reduce energy costs. As a member of BOMA, she joined the Energy & Sustainability
Committee to provide comments on all topics related to commercial real estate. She also
participated on the Sustainable Building Council for the Urban Land Institute of New York.
Prior to Grubb & Ellis, Szabo opened and managed the Hearst Tower, New York City’s first LEED
Gold Certified 860,000 square foot building, which is the World Headquarters for The Hearst
Corporation. She attended the commissioning meetings for all building equipment and was
involved in the LEED submission process. At Tishman Speyer, she also managed 375 Hudson
Street, a one million square foot Class A property located in downtown Manhattan.
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DEBRA TANTLEFF
Founding Principal
TANTUM Realty LLC
From property manager to business owner
As Founding Principal of TANTUM Realty L.L.C., Debra Tantleff operates a certified
Women’s Business Enterprise focusing on creating boutique multi-family and mixeduse communities in the New Jersey region.
Before founding TANTUM in 2014, Tantleff worked for 12 years at Roseland, a MackCali Company, where she established a highly acclaimed reputation for delivering
exceptional mixed-use developments. She started her career as a Project Assistant,
providing on-site field office support for the construction of a luxury rental complex
in New Brunswick, N.J. She then went on to become a Purchasing Agent before
transitioning to the development side of the business as an Assistant Development
Manager, where she was responsible for acquiring development approvals while
managing sales, marketing, and construction activities. Tantleff was later named Vice
President of Development for Roseland, overseeing a portfolio consisting of more
than 3,500 residential units and 175,000 square feet of retail space in such markets as
Morristown, N.J., and Port Imperial.
Tantleff serves on the New Jersey Committee for the Regional Plan Association and
the Board of Directors for Downtown New Jersey and is also a member of New Jersey
Future and New Jersey Mixed-Use Developers (MXD). She has been recognized
numerous times by the New Jersey Builders Association and the National Association
of Home Builders and was named Real Estate Forum’s “Top 40 Under 40” in 2012.
Tantleff holds a B.A.S. from the School of Communication and Information Studies
from Rutgers University, and a Masters in Real Estate Finance from the Schack Institute
of Real Estate at New York University, where she serves on the Alumni Board.
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MARIA TORRES-SPRINGER
Commissioner
NYC Department of Small Business
Services
Energizing New York City’s business
community to increase economic
development opportunities
Maria Torres-Springer is Commissioner of the NYC Department of Small Business Services.
Torres Springer has a demonstrated record of expanding small business opportunities,
with a history of building relationships with community, government and private
businesses to support economic development projects throughout New York City.
Her experience collaborating with local communities began when she worked at the
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), a nonprofit focusing on bringing together
community organizations and stakeholders with private and public resources to help
revitalize neighborhoods based on locally-defined priorities.
More recently, Torres-Springer served as the Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff
at the New York City Economic Development Corporation, where she oversaw the
development and implementation of more than 100 initiatives designed to support
innovation and entrepreneurship across all industries.
From directing the revitalization of a 27-acre district and surrounding area in Coney
Island and creating an amusement and entertainment district to helping lead the
Applied Sciences NYC initiative and spurring new applied science and engineering
campuses across New York City, Torres-Springer has continually proven her
commitment to creating a dynamic city economy that works for all New Yorkers.
Torres-Springer has also served at the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Economic
Development & Rebuilding as a Senior Policy Advisor and as the Chief Operating
Officer of Friends of the Highline.
Maria received a B.A. in Ethics, Politics and Economics from Yale University and a
Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. She
lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two daughters.
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BECKY TUNG
General Counsel
WDF, Inc.
A top-flight negotiator and
industry advocate
Becky Tung is General Counsel at WDF, Inc., one of the country’s largest MEP congtractors.
Tung was raised in New York’s Chinatown. She attended New York University, where
she decided that a legal career would help her pursue her passion for justice. She
interned at the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, intending
to pursue a career as a civil rights attorney.
After receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Metropolitan Studies, she received her juris
doctor in law from Hofstra University. She then worked at a boutique civil rights law
firm as a litigation associate for several years.
After successfully leading WDF to victory in a civil rights trial, in 2006, WDF offered to
her the position of Associate General Counsel. Less than a year later, WDF promoted
Becky to General Counsel. As General Counsel, Tung manages and oversees all legal
matters for WDF and its affiliates. She provides counsel in contract, construction,
corporate, labor, and employment law.
As a result of WDF’s performance of work in the public and private sectors, Tung
regularly interacts with public and private owners, general contractors, construction
managers, subcontractors, vendors, sureties, insurance companies, and unions on a
wide range of legal issues. She is a member of the General Contractors Association’s
Law and Legislation Committee.
WDF is a subsidiary of Tutor Perini Corporation. WDF’s projects include: the Freedom
Tower; World Trade Center Towers 2, 3, and 4; the Bronx Zoo Madagascar Exhibit;
Madison Square Garden; Resorts New York at Aqueduct; Hudson Yards; Newtown
Creek Water Pollution Control Plant; and Jamaica Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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SUZANNE VEIRA
Senior Director of the Business
Development Division
NYC School Construction Authority (SCA)
An experienced professional with a keen
understanding of processes and program
to support small business
Suzanne Veira is the Senior Director of the Business Development Division at the New
York City School Construction Authority (SCA).
As Senior Director, her Division is responsible for the management of the SCA’s
Minority, Women and Locally Based Enterprise (MWLBE) program; the oversight and
enforcement of compliance with the SCA’s subcontracting and work force participation
goals; and in coordination with the Project Management Division, the oversight of the
Agency’s Mentor and Graduate Mentor Programs.
Since joining the SCA in 2007 as the Director of Operations, Veira has been
instrumental in developing new systems and procedures to streamline and improve
the Division’s effectiveness and strengthened its collaboration with other SCA
Departments and governmental agencies. She was part of the team that developed
the agency’s Vendor Access System, a one-stop on-line prequalification and
certification system.
Veira’s experience prior to joining the SCA includes over 20 years of government
experience in roles as Executive Director of Procurement Initiatives for the NYC
Department of Small Business Services and Director of Capital Budget for the NYC
Department of Corrections.
Veira received her B.A. in Political Science from the University of Maryland and
attended Long Island University for her M.P.A. She has a 14 year old son and resides in
Brooklyn, New York.
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ANN WALKER
Project Manager
STV Inc.
Experience drives successful project
delivery at STV
Ann Walker is a project manager and architect and STV Inc.
Walker has more than 25 years of experience managing design, preconstruction, and
construction phases of new construction and renovation projects for educational,
judicial, and transportation facilities for clients in the private and public sectors. She
is adept at serving as an extension of the client’s staff, and has performed consultant
selection and contracting, constructability reviews, contract administration, cost
control, and value engineering.
A key member of the STV team since 2013, Walker is highly skilled in relationship building,
leading and motivating diverse teams of consultants, contractors, and in-house specialists
through project completion. Currently, Walker is providing Project Controls services to New
York University Medical Center, for Super Storm Sandy-related projects.
Walker is regarded by STV as a consummate professional and her project delivery
outcomes continue to get rave reviews.
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DEBRA L. WELTMANN
Chief Executive Officer
Weltmann Lighting, LLC
Lighting a new success path for
women owned businesses
Debra L. Weltmann is Chief Executive Officer at Weltmann Lighting.
She co-founded Weltmann Lighting, LLC in 2008. Her extensive understanding of
business operations as well as her knowledge and experience of management and
corporate relations has helped her advance Weltmann Lighting’s business and posture
the company for growth and success. Weltmann Lighting is a certified Women’s
Business Enterprise (WBE) with certifications from Empire State Development (ESD),
NYC Small Businesses, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Nassau County
Office of Minority Affairs.
Weltmann oversees the company’s financial performance, customer satisfaction,
loyalty, market share, and productivity. Her strong commitment to operational
excellence, customer service and satisfaction as well as innovative approaches to
business problems has elevated Weltmann Lighting to being a premier lighting
distributor in the New York area. Weltmann provides services during all phases of a
construction project.
She works to share Weltmann Lighting’s mission and vision with its customers,
manufacturers and in house team. She maintains, that her firm’s core principal is
integrity. Her team works closely with each client to bring each project in on schedule
and produce a professional and beautiful finished project.
Weltmann is also a member of the Women Presidents Organization (WPO). She holds
a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and dual Masters Degrees from
Hofstra University.
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ROBIN WILCOX
Mentor Program Director
NYC School Construction Authority
From an idea to a professional vision
Robin Wlicox is the Director of the NYC School Construction Authority Mentor Program.
Robin Wilcox came to the New York City School Construction Authority as a Programmer in
the Program Development department in April 1990. Her plan was to remain at the SCA for
a year or two and move on; however, 26 years later she holds the most rewarding position
of her career as the Director of the Mentor Program at the SCA.
Robin has worked with the Mentor Program in various capacities for the past seven
years. She enjoys working with people, helping them to realize their dream of
entrepreneurship and contributing to the success of their firm’s growth.
Additionally, as a product of the New York City school system herself, she enjoys working
for an Authority whose prime business is creating a better learning environment and
experience for the school children of New York City. Robin is a graduate of the CUNY
system and holds a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration.
Married for 16 years, Robin has one teenage daughter and resides on Long Island. In
her spare time Robin enjoys living a healthy life style and enjoys running competitively,
exercising regularly with her husband John and reading. In her spare time, she also
volunteers to provide fitness training for her daughter’s swim and softball teams.
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QIAO WU
Public Outreach Specialist
Stokes Creative Group, Inc.
On time communications drives
project success
Quiao Wu is a public outreach specialist for the Stokes Creative Group, Inc.
Qiao Wu is a is a multifaceted, public involvement and business development
professional. A graduate of Villanova University and having worked with many major
engineering firms prior to Stokes Creative Group, Inc.
Wu brings an understanding of multi-platform mass communication strategies to the
team. Her impressive analytical and strategic skills coupled with her ability to produce
written content gives her the ability to create successful and effective public
outreach campaigns – critical to communicating the clients’ message and reaching its
target audience.
Currently working on the New NY Bridge project, Wu has had her hands in everything
from the public involvement plan to the design and development of the Tappan
Zee Constructors website, quarterly magazine and monthly newsletter. She assists
with developing all presentation and print materials necessary for public meetings
and educational outreach support and was a key player to the implementation of
the project stakeholder database. Her passion for learning also proves to be quite
beneficial to the project team as well as to the Stokes’ team, thus stablishing her as a
leader in her field.
Wu brings a drive for perfection to everything she does and has pushed public
outreach within the construction industry to new levels. She is currently overseeing
the design build teams outreach efforts for the New NY Bridge project to replace the
Tappan Zee Bridge. The massive project utilizes every form of outreach, and Wu keeps
them all consistent and on schedule.
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LULING YANG
Senior Staff Engineer
Langan Engineering
International experience makes
this professional a national
engineering resource
Luling obtained her Bachelor of Engineering degree in Engineering Mechanics from Tianjin
University in China, and graduated with her Doctor of Engineering degree in Geotechnical
Engineering from the University of Notre Dame. She is especially interested in geotechnical
earthquake engineering and finite element modeling research and applications, and has
gained knowledge and expertise through years of experience working on various types of
engineering projects ranging from large infrastructure developments to commercial buildings.
Luling is a member of the United States Universities Council on Geotechnical Education
and Research. In recent years she has had a number of papers published at conferences
and in journals. Luling serves as a reviewer for several civil engineering conferences and
journals, sits on the editorial board for Journal of Civil engineering and Architecture, and is
the Chief Editor for the International Journal of Applied Science and Engineering Research.
Luling Yang is a senior staff engineer at Langan whose practice involves geotechnical
consulting in support of projects located throughout the United States and around the
world. Her knowledge of and expertise in earthquake engineering and finite element
modeling makes her an especially valuable asset at Langan.
Specifically, Yang has performed 3D finite element modeling for several complex projects,
including the development of Ajyad Hotel and Hospital in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
Representative experience includes the Sabic Main Building in KSA, the Bab Habshan
energy production facility in Abu Dhabi, and Centre City Mall in the Republic of Trinidad
and Tobago.
Outside of the office, Yang is actively involved in the academic world. She is a member of
the United States Universities Council on Geotechnical Education and Research and has
published technical papers for conferences and professional journals. Yang also serves as a
reviewer for several civil engineering conferences and periodicals, including the Journal of
Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering. She sits on the editorial board for the
Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture and is the Chief Editor for the International
Journal of Applied Science and Engineering Research.
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LOURDES ZAPATA
Executive Director
Division of Minority and Women’s
Business Development
Driving Governor Cuomo’s
diversity agenda
Lourdes Zapata joined Empire State Development (ESD) in October 2014 as the new
Executive Director of the Division for Minority and Women’s Business Development.
As Executive Director, Zapata is responsible for the development of the statewide
MWBE procurement policy as required by Article 15A of the Executive Law and
reflective of New York State Governor Cuomo’s priority to promote equality of
economic opportunities for Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MWBEs) and to
eliminate barriers to their participation in obtaining State contracts.
In her role, Zapata oversees the Division’s certification, compliance and business
development activities, and works with State Commissioners and the Legislature on
matters affecting the MWBE community.
Zapata is dedicated to efforts to achieve the Governor’s goals, and is committed to
ensuring that minorities and women have their fair share of contracting opportunities
with the State of New York.
Prior to joining ESD, Zapata served as Senior Vice President for the South Bronx
Overall Economic Development Corporation (SoBRO). In this role, Zapata oversaw the
community and economic development programs as well as real estate development
activities. In addition to supervising the management of more than 750 units of
affordable, market rate and special needs housing, she was also responsible for the
creation and operations of numerous economic development programs in the Bronx
targeted to businesses throughout New York State, particularly MWBEs.
Zapata also previously served as Community Development Director for the City of
Newburgh in Orange County, New York. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York,
Zapata holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from New York University
and a bachelor’s degree in Law and Society/Women’s Studies from Hood College in
Frederick, Maryland.
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LORI ZEHNER, ESQ.
Associate Counsel
Americas region
Lend Lease
A construction attorney with an
engineering degree
Lori Zehner, in her current role as Associate Counsel for Lend Lease, is responsible for
the delivery of legal services to the project management and construction business
units, including the review and negotiation of bids and contracts, and support of the
delivery of construction projects across Lend Lease’s operations. She has successfully
negotiated several high-profile projects throughout the New York City area, including
some of the tallest and most iconic high-rise residential and mixed residential/
commercial buildings throughout the city.
Zehner’s other responsibilities include the evaluation of commercial strategies, risks
and rewards, negotiation of lease agreements, and working directly with project
management and field personnel on contract administration and project management
issues. She also conducts internal training sessions on a variety of legal, risk and
project management topics.
Prior to joining Lend Lease, Zehner was an attorney in private practice with Pepper
Hamilton LLP in Philadelphia. While there, she counseled owners, contractors,
construction managers and subcontractors throughout all phases of the construction
process, including bidding, contract administration, and project close-out, as well as in
litigation and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
Zehner earned a Juris Doctorate degree from Boston University School of Law and a
Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Bucknell University, where she
graduated magna cum laude. She is a member of the American Bar Association and
the American Society of Civil Engineers.
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The company They keep
AGC NYS
Arch Insurance Group - Surety
CBRE, Inc.
Chatham Development Company
Columbia University Medical Center
Columbia University
Deb Romain Consulting LLC
Department of State
DPC New York
Ernst & Young LLP Construction and Real
Estate Advisory Services
Executive Chamber, Office of Governor
Andrew M. Cuomo
Five Star Electric Corp.
GKS Industries, Inc.
GPRO ELECTRIC Environmentally Based
Green Building LLC
GRANT engineering
Grassi & Co
HAKS
HFF L.P.
Kostow Greenwood Architects
KS Engineers
Kupcha Marketing Services
Langan
Lend Lease Americas
Liberty Mutual
Lieslie E. Robertson Associates
Lloyd Patel, LLP
Mayor’s Office of Contract Services
MBI Group
Morgan Stanley
Concept & Design
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Navigant
New York City Department of Design and
Construction
New York Law School
Newmark Knight Frank
NYC Department of Small Business Services
NYC School Construction Authority
NYS Thruway Authority
Office of General Services Design &
Construction Group
Perez, APC
Polo Electric Corporation
Rhodes Associates
Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc.
Sacks
Sciame Construction
SI Engineering, P.C.
SL Green Realty Corp.
Stokes Creative Group, Inc.
STV, Inc.
SUNY
Tantum Realty LLC
Tappan Zee Constructors LLC
TDX Construction
Tishman Construction, an AECOM Company
Transurban Group, North America
Trepp, LLC
Union Station Redevelopment Corporation
WDF Inc.
Weltmann Lighting, LLC
Woods Bagot
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Since its founding over 20 years ago, Stathis Enterprises and its family
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Today, its companies stand strong as supporters of New York State’s initiatives to promote
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women and disadvantaged business enterprises.
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