Women in Construction AEC Panel

Power's Women in Construction group hosted a dynamic panel featuring accomplished women from the construction and engineering sectors to explore topics like mentorship, sponsorship, and advocacy. The event fostered open discussions, with each panelist sharing her personal journey, offering unique insights into the challenges and rewards of navigating traditionally male-dominated fields.

One of the key takeaways was the importance of approaching mentorship intentionally, recognizing its role in building the next generation of leaders. The panelists also underscored the necessity of advocating for women in spaces where they are often underrepresented, reinforcing the idea that support must go beyond mentorship to include active sponsorship and allyship.

The event’s panelists included Rachel Michelin, AIA, of Thornton Tomasetti; Sandya Dandamudi of GI Stone; Jaemie L. Neely, MPA, of the Federation of Women Contractors (FWC); and Michi Walker, P.E., of Kimley-Horn. The discussion was moderated by Carrie McClure from Power, who helped navigate the conversation, ensuring a broad range of perspectives were addressed.