Schedule
The registration for the Summit includes the Learning Session at Smith College, the Architectural Tour (space is limited), and the Reception on April 9 and the all-day program on April 10.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
1:00 - 2:30pm
3:00-4:30pm
5:00 - 7:00pm
Learning Session at Smith College
Details coming soon!
Architectural Tour at Smith College
Details and RSVP link coming soon!
Welcome Reception
Amherst Room (10th Floor Campus Center)
Thursday, April 10, 2025
7:45 - 8:30am
8:30- 8:45am
8:45- 9:45am
10:00 - 11:00am
11:15am - 12:15pm
12:15 - 1:30pm
1:30 - 2:00pm
2:15 - 3:15pm
3:30 - 4:15pm
4:15 - 4:30pm
Registration & Light Breakfast
Lobby (1st Floor Campus Center)
Welcome Remarks
Nancy Greenwald, Executive Director, Construction Institute
Carolina Cudemus-Jones, AVP Capital Projects, Smith College
Opening Keynote Address
Be a SPARK! Lead Yourself and Others to Greater Success
Angie Morgan, Author & Thought Leader
Panel Discussion
Women's Hall of Fame Panel Discussion
Denise Berger, AECOM
Avishan Montazer, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Morning Breakout sessions
Heather Currier Hunt, Perkins&Will
Emily Grandstaff-Rice, Perkins&Will
Yanel de Angel, Perkins&Will
Blueprints for Success: Women Entrepreneurs in Design and Construction
Tiffany Cartier, Cartier Structural Design
Jessica Mularski, Renova Lighting Systems
Karin Patriquin, Patriquin Architects
Denise Berger, AECOM
Avishan Montazer, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Additional Morning Breakout Session coming soon!
Lunch
Champions of Change Awards Presentation
Afternoon Breakout sessions
Out of Order: Navigating Your Own Leadership Growth When the Elevator Is Broken
Karri May, CannonDesign
Keeping Your Delays Out of the Courtroom
Sara Bryant, Harris Beach Murtha
Emily Federico, Ankura
Creating Successful Collaborations
Natasha Espada, STUDIO ENEE architects
Carole Wedge, Heaths Bridge LLC
Additional Afternoon Breakout Session coming soon!
Afternoon Keynote
Sabrina Smith, PROGENY1, LLC
Closing Remarks & Raffle Drawing