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.







