Women in Construction Operations

Northern California Chapter

Serving the Bay Area and surrounding counties, WiOPS Northern California Chapter was launched as the organization’s second chapter in 2018. The chapter garnered immediate support from the local building community, with 150 prospective members at its introductory meeting. It now serves more than 1400 registered members.

With the area’s diverse mix of project types ranging from technology, to healthcare, sports stadiums and more—chapter members represent leading general contractors, trade partners, design professionals, construction managers, and owner representatives.

Construction tech firms from nearby Silicon Valley and the surrounding areas also are part of the mix, bringing awareness and training for the latest construction innovations to our group. All involved freely use their expertise to mentor and support one another during fun and educational chapter meetings and events.

Graciously sponsored by construction firms, suppliers and vendors, meetings and most chapter functions are free to registered members. Each meeting or event is conveniently held at a new location or online, with approximately 50 to 200 women and men in attendance.

Contact NorCal WiOPS

Please contact us directly at norcal@wiops.org

Board of Directors

Northern California Chapter

Stacie McConnell

President
Bio

Stacie McConnell is President for WiOPS’ Northern California Chapter. She has served on its Board of Directors since the chapter’s founding in 2017.

Stacie is a Senior Operations Manager with ISEC, Inc., a commercial specialty subcontractor whose scopes include architectural woodwork, ornamental metals, specialties, doors frames and hardware, laboratory casework and lab & medical equipment. In her 24th year at ISEC, she oversees several project management teams in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Stacie enjoys music, going to live concerts, hanging out at the beach, craft beer, and spending time with family and friends.

Megan Roth

Vice President
Bio

Megan Roth is Vice President of WiOPS’ Northern California Chapter. She has served on its Board of Directors since 2021. Megan is a Field Marketing Manager with Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Jennifer Lauritzen

Jennifer Lauritzen

Secretary
Bio
Jennifer Lauritzen is Secretary of WiOPS Northern California Chapter. She has served on its Board of Directors since the chapter’s founding in 2017.

Jenn is a Project Executive with Swinerton, a commercial contracting company founded in 1888. In this role, she oversees projects in the San Francisco Bay Area for the company’s Northern California Healthcare Division and is actively involved in fostering the division’s Lean journey.

When Jenn is not on the job, look to the skies where she may be found paragliding among the clouds. She also enjoys riding her motorcycles, rock climbing, and taking on a DIY home improvement project.

Kelly Coogan

Monica Ashley

Co-Director of Events
Bio

Megan Roth is Co-Director of Events for WiOPS’ Northern California Chapter. She has served on its Board of Directors since 2022. Monica is a Project Manger for Hensel Phelps.

Stacie McConnell

Amanda Chaudhary

Treasurer
Bio

Amanda Chaudhary is the Treasurer for WiOPS’ Northern California Chapter. She has served on its Board of Directors since 2022. Amanda is a Marketing Manager for McGuire & Hester

Kimberly Walter

Co-Director of Fundraising
Bio

Kimberly Walter is Co-Director of Fundraising for WiOPS’ Northern California Chapter. She has served on its Board of Directors since 2022. Kimberly is a Project Engineer for Dome Construction.

Deepti Bhadkamkar

Co-Director of Events
Bio

Deepti Bhadkamkar is Co-Director of Events for WiOPS’ Northern California Chapter. She has served on its Board of Directors since 2022. Deepti is a Manager at Meta.

Lyka Okada

Public Relations Director
Bio

Lyka Okada is Public Relations Director for WiOPS’ Northern California Chapter. She has served on its Board of Directors since 2021. Lyka is a Project Manager at ISEC.

Marie Patterson

Sierra Schultz

Co-Director of Fundraising
Bio

Sierra Schultz is Co-Director of Fundraising for WiOPS’ Northern California Chapter. She has served on its Board of Directors since 2022. Kimberly is a Commercial Project Manager at GRID Alternatives.

Marie Patterson

Yuhi Aizawa Combatti 

Education Director
Bio

Yuhi Aizawa Combatti is Director of Eductaion for WiOPS’ Northern California Chapter. She has served on its Board of Directors since 2022. Yuhi is the Senior Diversity, Equity, Inclusive Manager at AGC of California