National transportation leader empowers next generation of women engineers, architects and project managers by sponsoring Transportation and Construction GIRL Day
DENVER (Sept. 5, 2024) – HNTB Corporation will participate in Transportation and Construction GIRL Day, a transformative event dedicated to empowering young women to pursue careers in the transportation and construction industries. As a sponsor of this year’s event in Golden, Colorado, HNTB is committed to supporting TCG’s mission to embrace the future of women in transportation and construction and inspire future leaders with insights from successful women in the field.
TCG Day provides a unique opportunity for young women ages 6 to 23 to engage with successful female professionals in transportation and construction, including architects, engineers and project managers. The Sept. 26 event is expected to draw more than 1,700 attendees, who will have the opportunity to visit various interactive exhibits.
“We take immense pride in the work we do,” said Keller Hayes, director, Transportation and Construction GIRL. “We’re deeply grateful for partners like HNTB that help bring our mission to fruition, empowering the next generation of women in transportation and construction.”
As sponsors, HNTB’s booth will feature a design-your-own-road activity to inform young women about the intricacies involved in transportation and infrastructure and ignite a passion for the industry. In addition to this interactive experience, HNTB will offer a variety of giveaways, creating a vibrant and inviting atmosphere for all attendees.
HNTB’s Del Walker
“HNTB is honored to participate in this event,” said Del Walker, HNTB Denver office leader and vice president. “We are committed to fostering more opportunities for women in the transportation and construction industries; this event allows us to inspire and support our community and the next generation of female leaders.”
HNTB professionals representing various roles within the company will attend TCG Day to share experiences and insights about working in the industry. These representatives include Sonya Negri, senior construction inspector; Caroline Canady, PE, MEM, transportation planning engineer; Elizabeth Pankau, PE, aviation engineer; Brianna Diaz, EIT, aviation engineer; Kimberly Watanabe, PE, transportation lead; and Carey Wilson, VP, PE, transit/rail specialist.
Visit TCG’s website to learn more about how you can get involved and inspire the next generation of women pursuing careers in transportation and construction.