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Welcoming Fall!
Fall is a busy time for WBC! We are preparing for an exciting 18th Annual WBC Champions’ Gala at Guastavino’s on October 19. Check out our event website here and be sure to get your nominations in for Outstanding and Next Generation Women in by September 22.
Tables for the Gala are selling quickly, please reserve yours today.
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September is Climate Change Month
WBC is proud to support New York City Climate Week this year and be included in its programs.
Organizations, especially those in the construction sector can play a significant role to increase awareness of the issues, develop practical solutions, and create measurable change, especially in high density urban environments such as New York City. Find out more here.
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Christine Boccia
President, Women Builders Council
President, JD Traditional
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Renee Sacks, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Women Builders Council, Inc.
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Gayle Benjamin, WBC’s New Recording Secretary
Gayle Benjamin, WBC Board Member and Business Leader at Jacobs Engineering will replace Jayne Czik as WBC’s Recording Secretary. We welcome Gayle and her new leadership role as one of WBC’s officers. We appreciate Czik’s robust support of WBC and her continuing role as co-chair of WBC’s Public Policy Committee.
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Tanya Pope, Vice President, Public Policy
Tanya Pope, former WBC Corresponding Secretary, is returning to WBC’s Executive Committee as Vice President of Public Policy. She brings great experience to WBC’s Public Policy Committee through her work as Assistant Vice President, University Supplier Diversity, Columbia University Facilities and Operations. In this new role, Pope will be working with WBC’s Public Policy Committee on key issues related to Certification and the re-authorization of Article 15-A.
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Julie Valerio Retires from STV and WBC
Julie Valerio, Design Manager and Senior Associate at STV Construction, Inc., has recently retired from STV. Valerio is a 30 year veteran of the construction industry, beginning at STV in 2016, and with WBC since 2011. She has brought incredible value to STV in her most recent position as a senior leader at the new South Brooklyn Health Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital, formerly known as Coney Island Hospital. Her work as WBC’s co-chair of Membership contributed to WBC’s growth over the last several years. She will be sorely missed.
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Nadine Roper, Vice President, Membership and Communications
Nadine Roper, Vice President, Strategic Growth Marketing, Marketing Communications at STV, will now assume STV’s board seat and now serves as Vice President, Membership and Communications. Roper has a plethora of new ideas for growing WBC’s membership, and she will work with committee co-chairs Denise Berger, WBC Vice President and Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer AECOM East Region and Deborah Bradly, President, DBC, on these initiatives.
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Lisa Howlett to Reassume WBC Board Position
Lisa Kathryn Howlett, General Counsel, Senior Vice President and Secretary at Hunter Roberts Construction Group and a former WBC board member, will reassume Guiliana Benedicty’s board seat at Hunter Roberts. Howlett has been very involved in WBC’s Design Build Task Force, and we hope she will continue that work through WBC.
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Mentor/Mentee Match-Making Networking Event
The Ambassador Council had their mentor/mentee match-making networking event on Wednesday, September 13 at Winnie’s Jazz Bar. This event gave the mentors and mentees an opportunity to connect in-person and get to know each other better.
If you are interested in learning more about WBC’s Ambassadors Council, please email us at info@wbcnyc.org One of our Ambassadors will reach back out to you.
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Article 15-A Reauthorization
WBC’s Public Policy Committee hosted the second round of meetings related to certification, size standards, and Article 15-A Reauthorization. Our next meeting is Friday, September 22. Please email info@wbcnyc.org if you are interested in participating. To participate, you must be a member of WBC. Learn more about membership options here.
Recently, WBC met with Jason Clark, Executive Vice President of Empire State Development on issues related to certification, ESD procedures and other related MWBE issues and topics. WBC will continue to engage its Public Policy Committee in additional conversations. Additionally, WBC is working with Senator Sanders to continue discussion on specific issues related to reauthorization of Article 15-A.
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New York State Disparity Study
The State of New York has commissioned MGT Consulting to conduct a comprehensive Disparity Study to determine the effects of race, ethnicity, or gender on a business’s ability to do business in the State – both public and private sectors, acquire capital such as loans or bonding and win contracts or subcontracts in the marketplace in which the State does business.
We encourage ALL business owners, not just MWBE-certified businesses, to provide information about their experiences.
Business owners may submit their comments, regarding their experiences doing business, or attempting to do business, with State agencies via:
If you have any questions or would like more information about this research study, please visit the study website www.nystatemwbedisparitystudy.com/ or contact MGT via email at nystatemwbedisparitystudy@mgtconsulting.com
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
NYC Climate Week
Climate Change and Women: A Construction Industry NGO’s Action Plan
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Via Zoom
| | WBC is proud to support New York City Climate Week this year and be included in its programs. Join a special virtual session that gathers sustainability and construction professionals in the built environment, building trades, labor relations and health sectors to examine the consequences that climate change has on more vulnerable populations such as women and families. NGOs, especially those in the construction and built environment sectors, can play a significant role to increase awareness of the issues, develop practical solutions, and create measurable change, especially in high density urban environments such as New York City. | | |
OCTOBER 19, 2023
WBC 18th Annual Champion Awards Gala
Guastavino's
6:00 p.m.—10:00 p.m.
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
JFK Terminal 8: Safety
12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m.
| | Working on an airport construction project involves several safety considerations due to the complexity of the environment and the potential risks associated with construction activities. This session will cover many aspects of working safely while in an airport, whether you’re working airside or landside, including construction site safety, emergency preparedness and environmental and health concerns. Remember that each airport and construction project may have its own unique circumstances and safety requirements. It's crucial to engage with the relevant stakeholders, including airport authorities, regulatory agencies, construction management teams, and safety experts, to ensure that all necessary safety precautions are taken throughout the project. | | |
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
JFK Terminal 8: Project Update
12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m.
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MARCH 21, 2024
AIM Women’s
Leadership Forum
CUNY’s College of Technology
| | We have begun planning for WBC’s AIM Women’s Leadership Forum. If you are interested in speaking or participating, please reach out to at info@wbcnyc.org and let us know of your interest. | | |
Palmina Whelan
Capital Program Director at
The New Terminal One at JFK
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Congratulations to Palmina Whelan
Congratulations to Palmina Whelan, WBC’s Corresponding Secretary, on her new role as Capital Program Director at The New Terminal One at JFK.
This adds yet another role to her extensive background in master site planning, design, construction management, stakeholder collaboration, and commercial growth, where she has managed over $6 billion in transformation programs, achieving substantial quality and commercial outcomes, and enhancing shareholder value.
Whelan is also very involved with the Ambassador Council. Read More here and here.
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