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WE25, the Society of Women Engineers’ Annual Conference, is the world’s largest conference for women in engineering and technology. Each year, participants from more than 85 countries gather to exchange ideas, expand networks, and explore innovations shaping the industry. The conference offers professional development, career opportunities, and community for engineers at every stage of their journey.
As part of WE25, the 13th Annual Invent It. Build It. program engages students from historically under-resourced communities to explore STEM careers. Designed to change perceptions of who can be an engineer, the program helps inspire the next generation of innovators while strengthening the future talent pipeline.
The following Bechtel colleagues will be featured in three sessions at this year’s conference:
Friday, October 24th at 1:45 PM CT
This presentation explores the link between diversity, inclusion, and improved safety performance. While individuals are often encouraged to “speak up” about unsafe conditions, true progress depends on leaders and organizations fostering psychologically safe environments where everyone feels empowered to do so. By connecting equity, diversity, and inclusion to safety, the session highlights how inclusive leadership can engage broader audiences and strengthen both culture and performance.
Bechtel’s Diversity & Inclusion Manager Gemma L. Whittick, CE IMechE will be presenting “Inclusion, Belonging and Safety: A Critical Link.”
Friday, October 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM CT
This live episode of SWE’s Diverse podcast features Bechtel early-career engineers discussing non-traditional career paths—what the work looks like day to day, how they found their roles, and the skills that help them thrive. The session will take place in the WE25 Diverse Podcast Studio (outside General Session Hall, Lobby D).
Bechtel’s Supplier Quality Specialist Josefina Alvarez will be featured on “Diverse: a SWE Podcast — Women Engineers in Non-Traditional Roles.”
Bechtel’s Project Supplier Quality Representative Kira McKay will be featured on “Diverse: a SWE Podcast — Women Engineers in Non-Traditional Roles.”
Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 11:15 AM CT.
This panel will explore how advanced digital solutions are transforming the execution of mega construction projects. Speakers will share strategies for integrating AI, BIM, and other tools to improve risk management, decision-making, and project delivery. The discussion will emphasize the importance of robust processes, seamless data integration, and data integrity to drive accuracy in forecasting, optimize schedules, enhance communication, and strengthen safety and sustainability outcomes.
Bechtel’s Engineering Manager Darya Nabavian will be a featured panelist during “Transforming Delivery of Mega-Projects Using AI Digital Solutions.”
Bechtel’s Senior Cost Engineer Aniya Epps will be a featured panelist during “Transforming Delivery of Mega-Projects Using AI Digital Solutions.”
Bechtel’s Marine Construction Field Engineer Dariya Protcheva will be a featured panelist during “Transforming Delivery of Mega-Projects Using AI Digital Solutions.”
Bechtel’s Project Controls Manager Mela Jaku will be a featured panelist during “Transforming Delivery of Mega-Projects Using AI Digital Solutions.”
Bechtel’s Diversity & Inclusion Manager Gemma L. Whittick, CE IMechE will moderate the panel “Transforming Delivery of Mega-Projects Using AI Digital Solutions.”
The conference will take place at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Bechtel is a WE25 partner for this year’s conference. Come visit us at our booth (#1019) to learn more about Bechtel and meet with Bechtel’s Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Lisa Armstrong, University Relations Manager Mark Valadez, Global Manager of Strategic Partnerships Scott Thoms, and Manager, Social Impact Communications Christen McCluney.
