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SAVE THE DATE!

17th Annual Conference

THURSDAY, October 19, 2023

Marriott Marquis, 901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

15th anniversary video

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Filming and editing credit to Kian McKellar of Key In Films

2022 AGENDA

WIC Summary Agenda 2022 (pdf)

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Registration & Buffet Breakfast

7:30-8:30am


First-time Attendee Meet & Greet (pre-registration required)

7:45-8:15am


Welcome Remarks & Safety Moment

8:30-8:55am

Speakers

Lisa Mingoia, Skanska

Sara Casado, Skanska


Managing Across Generations

9:00-9:50am

Different generations may have varied ideas on what successful management and mentorship relationships look like. This panel will cover these challenges and provide suggestions to manage, communicate and mentor effectively across generations (up and down).


Moderator: Meredith Philipp, Amazon

Panelists 

Romina Byrd, Miller & Long

Nour Alkhalouf, STV

Christine Patenaude, Harvey-Cleary

Will Mangrum, Brailsford & Dunlavey


Break

9:50-10:15am


Breakout Sessions

10:20-11:15am

A Closer Look at Generational Transition in Construction

Sponsored and Presented by Aon

Speakers: Lizzette Lopez, Coakley & Williams; Heather Joyce, John Moriarty and Associates; Pat Caulfield, Coakley  & Williams; Martha Gaines, Aon (moderator)

Redefining the Glass Ceiling

Sponsored and Presented by Hoffman & Associates

Speakers: Maria Thompson, Hoffman; Ashley Campbell, Hitt Contracting; Lynn Stith Bennett, Coakley Williams; Beth Lowry, Holder Construction; Sarah Stokes, Clark Construction Group (moderator)

Resiliency & Sustainability: Empowering Across Generations

Sponsored and Presented by Turner Construction Company

Speakers: Julia Gisewite, Turner; Kate Beysselance, Turner; Monika Serrano, Turner; Jessica Hibbert, Clark Construction Group

Empowered Women Empower Women: Bringing Women into the Field

Sponsored and Presented by Southland Industries

Speakers: Robin Mitchell, Rosendin Electric; Carol May, Hensel Phelps; Raenika Dicks, Southland Industries; Julie Falzon, Southland Industries (moderator)

How to be Effective When Drafting/Negotiating Construction Contracts

Sponsored and Presented by Cozen O'Connor

Speakers: Erin Reisinger, Toll Brothers; Wendy Klein Keene, Cozen O'Connor; Alexandra Krisch, Clark;  Caitlin Trevillyan, Cozen O'Connor (moderator)

Guiding the Next Generation on Managing and Resolving Claims

Sponsored and Presented by Berkeley Research Group

Speakers: Greta Martin, BRG; Dara Hendrix, BRG; Charles Staley, Skanska USA Building Inc

DEI and Belonging in the Construction Industry: Why it's a Safety Issue

Sponsored and Presented by Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)

Speakers: Juliane​ Medd, Consigli; Jordan Geibig, M.C. Dean; Jane Beaudry, Jacobs; Ashley Briefel, US Department of Labor; Jessica Richardson, BCSP (moderator)

Crushing Stereotypes–Women Schedulers, Project Managers, Expert Testifiers

Sponsored and Presented by Delta Consulting Group

Speakers: Janie Winning, Winning CM Strategies; Kathleen Olden Barnes, Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP; Dakus Gunn, Delta Consulting Group; Khaled Aziza, Delta Consulting Group; Hala Alkhalouf, Delta Consulting Group (moderator)


Lunch & Keynote

11:15am-12:45pm

Continuing Our Journey

Empowerment is difficult to define. Who are we empowering? What are we empowering them to do?
In a world where change sometimes moves at blinding speed, we are confronted with the need to keep up or be left behind. Inclusion is a necessity. Empowering women in construction is about much more than just presenting educational and employment opportunities. 

Keynote: Dr. Luciana Burdi, Director for Capital Programs and Environmental Affairs for the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport)


Breakout Sessions

1:00-1:55pm

A Closer Look at Generational Transition in Construction

Sponsored and Presented by Aon

Speakers: Lizzette Lopez, Coakley & Williams; Heather Joyce, John Moriarty and Associates; Pat Caulfield, Coakley  & Williams; Martha Gaines, Aon (moderator)

Redefining the Glass Ceiling

Sponsored and Presented by Hoffman & Associates

Speakers: Maria Thompson, Hoffman; Ashley Campbell, Hitt Contracting; Lynn Stith Bennett, Coakley Williams; Beth Lowry, Holder Construction; Sarah Stokes, Clark Construction Group (moderator)

Resiliency & Sustainability: Empowering Across Generations

Sponsored and Presented by Turner Construction Company

Speakers: Julia Gisewite, Turner; Kate Beysselance, Turner; Monika Serrano, Turner; Jessica Hibbert, Clark Construction Group

Empowered Women Empower Women: Bringing Women into the Field

Sponsored and Presented by Southland Industries

Speakers: Robin Mitchell, Rosendin Electric; Carol May, Hensel Phelps; Raenika Dicks, Southland Industries; Julie Falzon, Southland Industries (moderator)

How to be Effective When Drafting/Negotiating Construction Contracts

Sponsored and Presented by Cozen O'Connor

Speakers: Erin Reisinger, Toll Brothers, Alexandra Krisch, Clark; Wendy Klein Keene, Cozen O'Connor; Josephine Bahn, Cozen O'Connor (moderator)

Guiding the Next Generation on Managing and Resolving Claims

Sponsored and Presented by Berkeley Research Group

Speakers: Greta Martin, BRG; Dara Hendrix, BRG; Charles Staley, Skanska USA Building Inc

DEI and Belonging in the Construction Industry: Why it's a Safety Issue

Sponsored and Presented by Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)

Speakers: Juliane​ Medd, Consigli; Jordan Geibig, M.C. Dean; Jane Beaudry, Jacobs; Ashley Briefel, US Department of Labor; Jessica Richardson, BCSP (moderator)

Crushing Stereotypes–Women Schedulers, Project Managers, Expert Testifiers

Sponsored and Presented by Delta Consulting Group

Speakers: Janie Winning, Winning CM Strategies; Kathleen Olden Barnes, Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP; Dakus Gunn, Delta Consulting Group; Khaled Aziza, Delta Consulting Group; Hala Alkhalouf, Delta Consulting Group (moderator)


Break

1:55-2:15pm


Navigating Turbulent Times

2:20-3:00pm

The past couple of years have altered the market and the way we execute our work.  This has caused companies to rethink work environments, inclusion, technology, and other dynamic dimensions. This session will provide real-world examples of how companies are adapting, including challenges and successes.


Moderator: Kelly Cantley, Bozzuto

Panelists

Wendy Montgomery, Southland Industries

Jeane Powers, Gilbane

Natasha Sleigh, Delta Consulting

Kelly Hernandez, Clark


Think Like a Leader, Act Like a Leader, Be a Leader

3:05-3:50pm

How can we adopt the mindset of a successful leader? How can we make ourselves more confident and feel like "we belong" when new opportunities arise? Hear about challenges that an inexperienced or less confident member of the team may feel when presented with a leadership opportunity, and learn ways to "step into" the role of a leader.


Moderator: Lexie Mayewski, MGAC

Panelists

Beth Winters, Whiting Turner

Amber Riddle, HITT

Hope Hall, Amazon

Neil Agarwal, G.E. Frisco


Closing Remarks

3:50-4:00pm

Speaker

Sarah Forrest, Hensel Phelps

Cocktail Reception Immediately Following

16th annual WIC Conference Video

Filming and editing credit to Michael Stewart and Dave Galen

15th annual WIC Conference Video

Filming credit to Tony Barber and Birgitta Sunderland, and editing credit to Kian McKellar

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