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In this final episode of Women in Construction Week, Tristen sits down with Parisa Nassiri, a senior fire protection engineer at Holmes US, to explore her unique career path. From navigating gender disparities in engineering education to earning her master’s in fire protection engineering, Parisa shares how she found her way into this critical but often overlooked field. She discusses the importance of fire safety regulations, the challenges of being taken seriously in male-dominated spaces, and the need for greater flexibility and equity in the industry. Tune in for an insightful conversation on shaping safer buildings and advocating for the next generation of women in engineering. #WICWEEK2025
By Tristen MagallanesIn this final episode of Women in Construction Week, Tristen sits down with Parisa Nassiri, a senior fire protection engineer at Holmes US, to explore her unique career path. From navigating gender disparities in engineering education to earning her master’s in fire protection engineering, Parisa shares how she found her way into this critical but often overlooked field. She discusses the importance of fire safety regulations, the challenges of being taken seriously in male-dominated spaces, and the need for greater flexibility and equity in the industry. Tune in for an insightful conversation on shaping safer buildings and advocating for the next generation of women in engineering. #WICWEEK2025