Women Executives in Building Symposium

Events

Jun 17, 2024 | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET

Council on Foreign Relations, 1777 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006

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