Building Forward: Women Who Opened Doors and Those Who Are Expanding Them

Amanda Crowl, Turner Construction Company

Amanda Forde, Massachusetts State College Building Authority

Lindsey Fortunato, Fortunato Construction Group

Karri May, CannonDesign, Moderator

Michelle Scarpone, CBIZ

Our panel explores the evolving impact of women in the construction industry. We will begin by spotlighting women leaders whose determination and vision helped shape the path forward - sharing their stories of challenges faced, barriers broken, and achievements that redefined what is possible in the field.


The conversation will move beyond those achievements to explore how the unique strengths and leadership traits of these women became powerful engines for growth, innovation, and industry transformation. By understanding how their perspectives and problem‑solving approaches have changed the way teams build, collaborate, and lead, we will highlight the ways women continue not only to open doors, but to expand what is possible as the industry moves into the future.

Sponsored by

Amanda Crowl

Superintendent

Turner Construction Company

Amanda Forde

Deputy Director, Director of Capital Projects

Massachusetts State College Building Authority

Lindsey Fortunato

President & Chief Executive Officer

Fortunato Construction Group

Karri May

Principal, Women and Children’s Health Practice Leader

CannonDesign

Michelle Scarpone

Director

CBIZ