Meriden, CT – The Construction Institute announced the speakers for its 10th Anniversary Celebration of the 2025 Women Who Build Summit.
The 2025 theme – Connect, Inspire & Transform – is supported by the slate of speakers and a variety of content. The event is open to the public. The summit includes educational presentations, motivational stories, confidence-boosting interactions, and networking opportunities.
This year’s summit takes place on April 9-10 at UMass Amherst and Smith College. It kicks off with a learning session and architectural tours at Smith College, followed by a networking reception at UMass Amherst on April 9. On April 10, the summit will include keynotes, breakout sessions, and a panel discussion.
The 2025 slate of speakers includes:
- Denise Berger, AECOM
- Julie Brown, JBBD, Inc
- Sara Bryant, Harris Beach Murtha
- Tiffany Cartier, Cartier Structural Design
- Laura Cruickshank, University of Connecticut (Retired)
- Heather Currier Hunt, Perkins&Will
- Yanel de Angel, Perkins&Will
- Natasha Espada, STUDIO ENEE architects
- Emily Federico, Ankura
- Emily Grandstaff-Rice, Perkins&Will
- Colleen Harper, Thornton Tomasetti
- Arthi Krishnamoorthy, TenBerke
- Karri May, CannonDesign
- Erinn McGurn, Smith College
- Avishan Montazer, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
- Angie Morgan, Author & Thought Leader
- Jessica Mularski, Renova Lighting Systems
- Karin Patriquin, Patriquin Architects
- Anamaria Popescu, Ankura
- Sabrina Smith, PROGENY1, LLC
- Jody Staruk, Consigli
- Carole Wedge, Heaths Bridge LLC
The Construction Institute is a nonprofit organization of diverse AEC professionals dedicated to creating a learning and dynamic industry landscape. To register for the program, visit construction.org.
