Attending a NABWIC National Meeting can be a life changing event as evidenced by the testimonies of several members during NABWIC's recent Strategic Planning Meeting.held in Washington DC,

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Jolika Dumas | DC2 Contracting Services | Detroit

Chacrice Miles | Daystar Building Development Services LLC | Detroit

Valencia Warren-Gibbs | NLS Accounting Architects | Detroit

Elena H. Jean-Francois | HJ Construction Group, Inc.| South Florida

Rhonda Grayer | WT Stevens Construction, Inc. | Detroit

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NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

Nabwic P3 BILLION DOLLAR WOMAN in the Spotlight, North Miami District 2  Councilwoman Kassandra Timoothe has over ten years of governmental experience. In 2012, she graduated from the University of So. Florida (USF) with a degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Administration degree from Florida International University (FIU) in May 2020. Kassandra began her legislative career while working in the Florida Legislature for Florida State Representative Janet Cruz (now Senator Janet Cruz) and Florida State Senator Arthenia L. Joyner. As the Legislative Aide for Councilwoman Lisa Montelione in the City of Tampa District 7, Kassandra realized the power of local government, but she knew this job would be more meaningful if she were home.In May 2015, Kassandra joined the City of N Miami as the Public Information Officer(PIO). As PIO, Kassandra became the face and spokesperson for the City of N Miami. She resigned from her position to run for N Miami District 2. On Tuesday, June 1, 2021, Kassandra made herstory by becoming the first black person, the first woman of Haitian descent, and the youngest person elected to serve North Miami’s District 2. Kassandra will serve a four-year term as Councilwoman for N Miami District 2 which includes Palomar, Keystone, San Souci, Iron Manors, & Downtown N Miami. She can be reached at 786-390-2237

Kassandra Timothe, MPA |Councilwoman, District 2 |305-893-6511, ext. 13202 www.northmiamifl.gov

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NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

Nabwic P3 BILLION DOLLAR WOMAN in the Spotlight, North Miami District 2  Councilwoman Kassandra Timoothe has over ten years of governmental experience. In 2012, she graduated from the University of South Florida (USF) with a degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Administration degree from Florida International University (FIU) in May

2020. Kassandra began her legislative career while working in the Florida Legislature

for Florida State Representative Janet Cruz (now Senator Janet Cruz) and Florida State

Senator Arthenia L. Joyner. As the Legislative Aide for Councilwoman Lisa

Montelione in the City of Tampa District 7, Kassandra realized the power of local

government, but she knew this job would be more meaningful if she were home.

In May 2015, Kassandra joined the City of North Miami as the Public Information Officer(PIO). As PIO, Kassandra became the face and spokesperson for the City of NorthMiami. She resigned from her position to run for North Miami District 2.

On Tuesday, June 1, 2021, Kassandra made herstory by becoming the first black person,

the first woman of Haitian descent, and the youngest person elected to serve North

Miami’s District 2. Kassandra will serve a four-year term as Councilwoman for North

Miami District 2 which includes Palomar, Keystone, San Souci, Iron Manors, and

Downtown North Miami. She can be reached at 786-390-2237

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NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

This podcast features a very informative panel with Lisa Buglione and panel members Sandra McQuain, Seth Miller Gabriel,  Joe Lewis and Brandy Rogers McDonald  as they provide an indepth look at P3s and how they can be beneficial to small businesses.

Lisa Buglione is Executive Director of AIAI. With more than 20 years of high-profile management and operations experience, Ms. Buglione oversees every aspect of AIAI’s operations and national public outreach initiatives. From coordinating regional and national conferences to creating game-changing organizational operations strategies, Ms. Buglione is instrumental to AIAI’s rapid growth in terms of membership, brand awareness and prolific organizational expansion across the country.

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NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

NABWIC Talks with  Leaders of Fastest Growing Organization for Black Women, National Association of Black Women in Construction.  Join us as NABWIC Talks with three enterprising leaders about entrepreneurship, leadership and advocacy and politics as they prepare for their Strategic Meeting and the Congressional Black Caucus Conference in Washington, DC.

Today's Guests include:

Laini Schultz, Ralisan, LLC, Central Florida - Orlando

[email protected] | 917.584.2899

Diane King-Flowers, DEK Construction, Northeast Florida - Jacksonville 

[email protected] | 904.307.8202

Xiomara Yanique, CMTS, LLC, Atlanta

[email protected] | 323.253.0605

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NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

Dawn L. Tucker, MPM, CPA (non-practicing) is the principal of Lord and Tucker Management Consul­tants (LTMC), LLC, a federal 8(a) and MD Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certified consulting firm that specializes in government procurement advice and assistance, entrepreneurship and man­agement training. Ms. Tucker possesses over 25 years of a wide variety of business management experience including accounting, finance, budgeting and federal government contracting 

LTMC's comprehensive management advisory services includes lifecycle acquisition sup­port, program and project coordination, professional development and training programs for government, commercial, business to business and non-profit organizations. 

Contact: Dawn Tucker, President | Lord and Tucker Management Consultants, LLC (LTMC) | 8(a), MD MBE, EDWOSB |GSA Schedule | 8(a) STARS III | Navy Seaport Next Gen.| 3725 Leonardtown Rd, Ste 206 | Waldorf, MD 20601 | P: 443.532.4531  | W: www.ltmctraining.com 

Watch short video featuring Dawn Tucker

NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

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SPECIAL GUEST DOMINIQUE MCNEIL

Organizations & Groups

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company  | Assistant Project Manager, 4 years

The Black Resource Group (The BERG Whiting-Turner)   |Ambassador, member

Construction Association of South Florida (CASF)  | Womens Council Committee | Future Leaders Committee, Co-Chair

National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC)

South Florida Chapter Board Member | Corresponding Secretary | National Educational Committee | Student Chapter & Mentorship Subcommittee, Co-Chair

National Association of Women in Construction Fort Lauderdale Chapter #78 (NAWIC); Board Member, Director | ViP-Elect  | Events Committee, Co-Chair

FAMUs Engineering Technology Alumni Chapter |  VP

Girls Coordinating Council of Broward |  Member

Rebuilding Together: Annual Black Dresses & Blueprints | Host Committee | Honoree 2022

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NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

Contact:  Dominique McNeil, HCC | Asst Project Mgr | The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. | 1901 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 101 | Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33309 | Ph: 954-776-0800 Mobile: 954-205-6217 

DONATIONS:  https://nabwic.org/donations/donate.asp?id=21974

Laini is a certified general contractor who holds a Master's degree in Construction Management. She is currently the owner of Ralisan, LLC and has over 22 years of experience in heavy construction.    

An experienced Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry, Laini has worked  as a project engineer for Skanska and a Construction project Manager for The Walsh Group and Ranger Construction Industries. Her past projects include Project Manager for running surface of Automated People Mover  / Light Rail System at 3 Major Airports - JFK Light Rail New York - JFK; Atlanta SkyTrain - Hartsfield Atlanta; Orlando Automated People Mover, Roadway & Signage in NY & Florida,  and more.

Contact Laini at Mobile: 19175842899  [email protected]  Ralisan LLC

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NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

SPECIAL GUEST DOMINIQUE MCNEIL

Organizations & Groups

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company  | Assistant Project Manager, 4 years

The Black Resource Group (The BERG – Whiting-Turner)   |Ambassador, member

Construction Association of South Florida (CASF)  | Women’s Council Committee | Future Leaders Committee, Co-Chair

National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC)

South Florida Chapter Board Member | Corresponding Secretary | National Educational Committee | Student Chapter & Mentorship Subcommittee, Co-Chair

National Association of Women in Construction Fort Lauderdale Chapter #78 (NAWIC); Board Member, Director | ViP-Elect  | Events Committee, Co-Chair

FAMU’s Engineering Technology Alumni Chapter |  VP

Girls’ Coordinating Council of Broward |  Member

Rebuilding Together: Annual Black Dresses & Blueprints | Host Committee | Honoree 2022

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NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

Contact:  Dominique McNeil, HCC | Asst Project Mgr | The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. | 1901 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 101 | Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33309 | Ph: 954-776-0800 Mobile: 954-205-6217 

DONATIONS:  https://nabwic.org/donations/donate.asp?id=21974

Today's NABWIC News Brought to You By:   Michelle McQueen | Michelle McQueen Voiceovers, LLC | [email protected] | 313.737.3666

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NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG