Heather Wills
Heather Wills senior vice president at WSP When reflecting on who inspires her, Heather Wills says her father, a Vietnam veteran, helped lay the groundwork for her success. “My dad […]
Andrea Wallace
Andrea Wallace owner of Ink Built Architecture From a very young age, Andrea Wallace saw what hard work looked like. Her mom, a single parent who successfully managed a veterinary […]
Saretta Tillmaand
Saretta Tillmaand project architect at Otak Inc. Saretta Tillmaand is a voracious learner that isn’t afraid to dig deep and ask questions. As a teenager, she knew she wanted to […]
Karen Tatman
Karen Tatman principal engineer at Consor With three engineer role models in her family (father, a stepfather and father-in-law), some would say that Karen Tatman had engineering in her blood. […]
Diana Strassmaier
Diana Strassmaier partner at Aldrich Diana Strassmaier is her own version of Wonder Woman, who she describes as one of her inspirations growing up. “It may be a bit cliché, […]
Lillian Stevenson
Lillian Stevenson CEO of Berrien Concrete Lillian Stevenson says that to her, being a Woman of Vision signifies the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and growth and then take […]
Margaret Steinhilber
Margaret Steinhilber senior project architect at Otak Inc. Margaret Steinhilber can be described as a creative and passionate architect with a calm head and solid communication skills. Some of her […]
Brittany Shreiner
Brittany Shreiner principal with Holst Architecture Celebrating 10 years with Holst Architecture, Brittany Shreiner has become a stand-out designer and invaluable member of the company’s team. During her time there, […]
Heather Randol
Heather Randol facilities director at Portland State University Heather Randol believes that staying true to her core values and projecting those through her work has helped make her career a […]
Nita Posada
Nita Posada director of interiors, principal at Skylab Architecture Nita Posada is a natural leader that puts her heart into each project she’s a part of. With almost two decades […]
Elissa Peters
Elissa Peters project manager at PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc. Elissa Peters is a respected civil engineer that is recognized for her considerable contributions to programs that provide educational and […]
Amanda Owings
Amanda Owings business unit leader for transportation and infrastructure at Otak Inc. Amanda Owings has worked in the architecture, engineering and construction industry for more than two decades. As a […]
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