National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) on May 17 announced the charter of a new Princeton chapter.
NAWIC’s 389th chapter was officially chartered on May 12 during a hybrid event.
“One of the things that sets NAWIC apart from other associations is that we are such a diverse group of women who believe in the mission of strengthening and amplifying the success of ALL women in the construction industry,” said NAWIC National President Anne Pfleger. “The chartering of the Princeton, N.J. chapter brings new members to the association with knowledge, fresh perspective, strategic thinking, and diverse experiences that will further ‘Connect-Collaborate-Construct’ NAWIC and its members for the betterment our industry’s future.”
The group of more than 40 new chapter members from the Princeton area met virtually on March 9 for their organizational meeting, during which they selected the official name of the chapter, and adopted the national bylaws and standing rules.
NAWIC Princeton officers from left, members of the board of dirctors Victoria Airgood of Hill Wallack LLP and Erica Braxton of Plumbers Local 24 & Iron Workers Local 11; President-Elect Jessie Guo of Golden Crown Contractors; President Suchita Shah of Kamlesh Shah Design; Vice-President Michele George Callum of Construction Risk Partners; Recording Secretary Lynn Katz of Willscot; Treasurer Jill Wicherski of Bancroft Construction, and Corresponding Secretary Emily Clancy of Torcon Construction. – NAWIC
During this official meeting, the group also elected its officers and board of directors:
President: Suchita Shah, Kamlesh Shah Designs
President-Elect: Jessie Guo, Golden Crown Contractors
Vice-President: Michele George Callum, Construction Risk Partners
Recording Secretary: Lynn Katz, WillScot
Corresponding Secretary: Emily Clancy, Torcon Construction
Treasurer: Jill Wicherski, Bancroft Construction
Board of Directors: Erica Braxton, Plumbers Local 24 & Iron Workers Local 11; Victoria Airgood, Hill Wallack LLP; and AnnMarie Keane, Construction Risk Partners.
“Our Chapter is proud to be uniting such a diverse and energetic group of women across New Jersey through this initiative to trade experiences and networks, advocate for a healthy and successful professional life, and celebrate the remarkable work of women in the construction industry,” Shah said. “We are thankful to our allies in the industry and in the NAWIC organization for supporting and amplifying these voices.”
