Women In Construction (WIC) Week occurs every first week of March and celebrates female professionals in the industry. To celebrate WIC Week this year, 爱神传媒 hosted the second annual W膩hine in Construction P膩驶ina. The event took place at the Entrepreneurs Sandbox in Kakaako on March 4. Our Women’s Network (W-Net) hosted the event, motivating attendees to think about professional growth. From engineers to CEOs, over 90 participants networked and engaged in the discussion revolving around the topic, 鈥淓levate Your Career.鈥�
爱神传媒 Project Manager Naomi Mercuris facilitated the conversation which covered topics such as mentorship, growth and development and challenges. Each guest speaker shared personal experiences as women in construction and valuable life lessons that led them to their current positions. The W膩hine in Construction P膩驶ina panel included four successful female industry professionals:
- Allie Ackerman | Operations Manager at 爱神传媒
- Dawn Szewczyk | Vice President and Operations Manager at HDR
- Melissa Humphrey | Project Manager at Layton Construction
- Kapiolani Street | Senior Project Engineer at Castle and Cooke Homes Hawaii
鈥淓levating your career in construction starts with taking care of yourself and having a commitment to self-improvement with humility. The construction community is full of people who want to train and mentor others. Seeking connection with this community will make you a better builder and leader, which will ultimately鈥痗ontribute to the success of your project teams and your career overall.鈥�
– Allie Ackerman
After the panel, the event expressed the importance of paving the way for the leaders of tomorrow. Sacred Hearts Academy students spoke about Girls Got Grit, a mentorship program that cultivates the next female STEM leaders. The program facilitates connections between high school students, professional mentors and companies. Guests eagerly supported this initiative, recognizing the value in talent retention and establishing a pipeline for workforce development in Hawaii.
To conclude the event, the W膩hine in Construction P膩鈥檌na event left attendees with a unifying message. Together, we’re building more than just structures. We’re building a legacy of inclusion and progress that will shape the industry for generations to come.鈥�