Our Journey and Purpose

I became a mother at 19, and that experience shaped the way I see responsibility, resilience, and the importance of building a better future. My career began in nursing, where I cultivated a systems-based way of thinking. Just as the human body relies on interconnected systems working together, I would later come to see organizations and construction projects the same way: every part affects the whole. Success depends on how well those parts are aligned.

Although it was tough to break into the industry, my unconventional background gave me an edge once I was in. I transitioned into construction first as an occupational health nurse on a mega-scale project. From there, I moved into a site safety manager role with a particularly challenging client in the life sciences. It was frequently frustrating, but the experience helped me grow quickly. Opportunity knocked not long after and I was promoted to a regional leadership position, even taking on a second struggling region for a time. I later moved to the owner’s side for a Big 4 tech company, overseeing mission critical construction at the cusp of AI’s exponential rise.

As a safety professional, I’ve grown so much thanks to the variety of challenges I faced. Those experiences showed me not just how construction and organizations work, but also where the safety profession often falls short.