WIOPS Focus Group Event- Motherhood in AEC

Event: WIOPS Mom Focus Group – Motherhood in the AEC Industry

Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Time: 4:00–7:00 PM

Location: SCI Lighting Solutions – Irvine Office

Topic: An open and honest conversation about the real experiences of being a mother in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry—covering challenges, career/life balance shifts, and everyday realities, with the goal of inspiring, supporting, and building community. Please come and enjoy the conversation on this very pertinent topic, along with light refreshments and great networking.

Panelists:

• Laura Svoboda (JLL)
• Sara Yoder (Clark Construction)
• Melissa Dones (Hathaway Dinwiddie)
• Ashley Gitlin (CW Driver)