Join us for another thought-provoking Women Executives in Building Symposium. This event is focused on women’s leadership in the built environment. The symposium is designed to empower and inspire women in the industry to reach new heights in their careers. From interactive discussions to networking opportunities, attendees will gain valuable insights and strategies for success in a male-dominated industry. NIBS, with the help of our partners, are thrilled to offer this transformative experience and opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals. Reach out to Jennifer Hitzke, jhitzke@nibs.org, if you are interested in attending this invitation only event.
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Schedule
| Time | |
|---|---|
| Coffee and name tag pickup | 8:30am – 9:00am |
| Welcome Stephen Ayers, Interim Chief Executive Officer, NIBS |
9:00am – 9:25am |
| A Global Construction Perspective Tracy Thomas, Managing Director for Construction, Facility & Security Management, U.S. Dept. of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations |
9:30am – 10:10am |
| Is the Built Environment Workforce Actually Changing for Women? Vicki Worden, President & CEO, Green Building Initiative (moderator) Indra Gutierrez, President, Gutier Laura Dwyer, Business Development Leader, DuPont Performance Building Solutions Jennifer Dewees, President, Maryland Center for Construction Education and Innovation |
10:15am – 11:00am |
| Break | 11:00am – 11:15am |
| Women in Government Christine Merdon, CEO/Founder, Merdon Strategies Marcy Weldin, Deputy Legislative Director, Army Programs, NGAUS Alice Yates, Director of Government Affairs, ASHRAE |
11:15am – 12:00pm |
| Networking Lunch | 12:00pm – 12:45pm |
| Women & Financial Health: What You Can’t Afford to Miss Matthew Koppelman WMCP®, Financial Planner, Prudential Craig Schubert, RFC®, Financial Planner, Prudential |
12:50pm – 1:30pm |
| The Role of Women in the Housing Industry Ashley Prendergast Northcutt, President & CEO, National Women’s Affordable Housing Network Emily Cadik, CEO, Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition Regina Gray, Director, Affordable Housing Research & Technology, Policy Development & Research, HUD |
1:35pm – 2:15pm |
| Roundtable Discussions | 2:25pm – 2:55pm |
| Symposium Close Rebecca Liko, Chief Financial Officer, NIBS |
2:55pm – 3:00pm |
| Networking Reception | 3:00pm – 4:00pm |
