SAVE THE DATE!
17th Annual Conference
THURSDAY, October 19, 2023
Marriott Marquis, 901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
15th anniversary video
Get a feel for what you can expect at the WIC Conference!
Filming and editing credit to Kian McKellar of Key In Films
2022 AGENDA
WIC Summary Agenda 2022 (pdf)
DownloadRegistration & 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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Filming and editing credit to Tony Barber and Mitch Tischler
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Filming and editing credit to Stewart Image and Mitch Tischler
scenes from past conferences
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