Networking. Mentorship. Education.
THE GROUP AIMS TO FOCUS ON MENTORING OF FUTURE WOMEN LEADERS IN CONSTRUCTION.
Each networking event provides members with industry resources, continuing education within their trade and an open environment that stimulates growth and advancement.
Networking
“At WiOPS events, you can share experiences with other women in leadership positions and learn from those who have been in your shoes before. It’s a lot about learning through shared experiences and gaining new technical and social skills to keep relevant in the workplace.” – Kasie Bowden, Project Superintendent, Hensel Phelps
Mentorship
“It isn’t all that common that we have the opportunity to interact with many other construction colleagues that are female. WiOPS has done a tremendous job of providing a platform for myself and other women to get together in an organic setting.” -Leah Wimberly, Project Manager and Estimator, Pacific Wall Systems
Education
“WiOPS has helped propel the discussion about diversity and inclusion in many of our member’s workplaces, and is bringing value to our membership and the companies they work within by providing training and mentorship for females to help them and their companies achieve success.” – Shaabini Alford, VP SoCal Operations, Murray Co.
What our members have to say
Member Testimonials
“WiOPS gives women in construction a forum and an opportunity to mentor or be mentored. It offers learning experiences such as scopes you may not be familiar with and other job duties.” – Christina Greystone
“My involvement in WiOPS has provided me the opportunity to become more comfortable in networking, which lends itself to meeting other likeminded individuals with the desire to promote women within the construction industry.” – Erin Lawless, Preconstruction Services Manager, ISEC
“As a WiOPS sponsor and event host, Pacific Wall Systems has had the opportunity to highlight the work that we do, showcase some of our interesting projects, and teach others about our trade, which has helped get our name out there to members and clients.” – Leah Wimberly, Project Manager and Estimator, Pacific Wall Systems
“Regardless of the current trend in all industries to address diversity and inclusion, construction remains a male dominated industry with the diversity of people slow to change. An organization like WiOPS helps with the conversation, guides women on how to be the diverse talent, lets them know they are not alone and there are others who share their same experiences.” – Holly Cindell, President, Consults on Construction
“As a generalization, women are not wired quite the same as their male counterparts and were not generally raised to think our future would be at the helm of a construction or engineering firm. Organizations like WiOPS help even the playing field.” – Melissa Berg
“At WiOPS events, you can share experiences with other women in leadership positions and learn from those who have been in your shoes before. It’s a lot about learning through shared experiences and gaining new technical and social skills to keep relevant in the workplace.” – Kasie Bowden, Project Superintendent, Hensel Phelps
