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Earning and Owning Your Seat at the Table (Virtual) • Celebrating WIC Week

 

March 06, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Zoom meeting. Link to be sent prior to event.

Celebrate Women in Construction Week with one of Virginia's top industry leaders!

 

Pull up a chair and get ready to confidently claim your seat at the table! In this interactive session, you’ll explore strategies to elevate your presence and advocate for your expertise. With relatable examples and simple strategies, you’ll leave this session ready to build influence, take on new opportunities, and own your role.

In this session you will learn:
• How to conquer limiting beliefs
• Tips for advocating for yourself
• How to increase value by aligning your role with the company’s vision

This session is for anyone ranging from entry-level positions to mid-level managers looking to have a greater impact within their organization, both in the office and in the field.

 

 

Speaker Info:

 

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Jamie Vanek, PMP  |  President  |  Author  |  TEDx Speaker

President, Etolin Strait Development Group — Jamie Vanek made the unexpected career leap from teaching to construction in 2007 and discovered a passion for project management and team leadership. After diving deep into the federal contracting industry through construction, Jamie has led projects and teams across the country in support of many federal agencies including NAVFAC, USACE, FBI, NIWC, Coast Guard. Department of Veteran Affairs, and Air Force. Jamie is currently President of Etolin Strait Development Group, an Alaska Native 8(a) Company, headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, and executing contracts from Washington DC to Georgia.

As a female leader in the construction industry, author, TEDx speaker, and facilitator, Jamie has been featured in Construction Business Owner, Construction Executive, ThriveGlobal, and other digital publications about leading in the construction industry. Visit Jamie’s website to learn more  |  Watch Jamie’s TEDx Talk!

 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-vanek-55280421/ 

 

 

What it costs:

 

  • Registration deadline: March 5 @ 4PM
  • Max # of registrants:  30
  • Member cost: $35
  • Student cost: $20
  • Non-member cost: $65
  • Refunds are available on a case by case basis – contact [email protected]

 

Additional details:

 

  • Zoom link will be sent the morning of the program
  • Questions contact: Jess Gillette
  • Refunds must be requested 48-hours prior to event and will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Tickets

$35.00 SMPS DC Member

$65.00 Non-Member

$20.00 Student