THE HOME BUILDER February 2025 Professional Women in Building launch mentorship program with Collin College The Professional Women in
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environment within the construction industry. This partnership marks a sig- nificant step in nurturing female talent and strengthening the community of women in building. Members serving as mentors are: n Tiffany Acree, StrucSure Home
Building (PWB) Council has launched its first-ever mentorship program in collaboration with Collin College, aiming to empower the next genera- tion of women in the construction and building industries. This inaugural program pairs eight experienced mentors with eight- eager mentees, all of whom are work- ing to develop their careers and skill sets in this traditionally male-domi- nated field. “The program’s goal is to provide guidance, support and real-world insights to aspiring women, helping them navigate challenges and opportu- nities in the industry,” explains Teresa Williams of KJ Custom Screens and Outdoor Living, who is spearheading the program. “Mentors bring years of expe- rience, expertise and professional knowledge to foster the growth of their mentees,” she said. “In return, mentees gain valuable connections, career advice and an understanding of the diverse paths within the building profession.” By offering this mentorship op - portunity, the PWB Council and Collin College are not only fostering profes- sional development but also helping to create a more inclusive and supportive
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n Meredith Chapman, K. Hov-
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n Jeanine Jones, 2-10 Home
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n Erica McLain, OLY, ASID, SIDC, McLain by Design Interiors; n Allie Perkins, Tim Jackson Custom Homes; n Xanica Skuza, HomePro; n Misty Varsalone, Classic Urban Homes; and n Katie Youngblood, Taylor Morrison. Cheri Weinhagen, a professor of construction management at Collin College, is working with the Dallas BA on the mentorship program. “As this program moves forward, both mentors and mentees are eager to see how the collaboration can shape their professional futures and further advance women’s roles in the indus- try,” Williams said. For details, contact Staff Direc - tor of Meetings and Events Jasmine Streete at 214-615-5012.
Students from the Collin College Construction Management Program meet their Professional Women in Business mentors at Association of - fices in January.
Professional Women in Building representatives express their appreciat ion to guest speaker Kelly Rentzel following the Jan. 15 lunch meeting. From left are Chair Meredith Chapman, PWB Board Member Tiffany Acree, PWB Vice Chair Teresa Williams, Kelly Rentzel and PWB board member Jeanine Jones.
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