Name
Women in Development, Construction & Design
Date & Time
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 8:50 AM - 9:40 AM
Leslie Horn Tarolyn Buckles Linda Rosati Kathy Makino-Leipsitz Maria D’Agostini Lukosavich
Description

Moderator: Leslie Horn

  • Women leading the development, construction, architecture, and design of Michigan’s next generation of projects
  • Recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and retaining women across the industry
  • Building high-performing teams and creating more inclusive workplace cultures
  • How women are driving innovation, collaboration, and stronger project outcomes
  • The business case for increasing women’s leadership in construction, development, and the trades
  • Leadership strategies for women navigating traditionally male-dominated sectors
  • Career advancement, mentorship, and lessons learned from successful women in development and construction