About this Event
Join us for Beyond the Hard Hat: Conversations on Leadership, Inclusion, and Allyship, a fireside-style discussion bringing together leaders to share real experiences around career growth, mentorship, sponsorship, allyship, and creating workplaces where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to speak up. The evening will include networking, a moderated panel, audience Q&A, and time to connect with professionals from across the Bay Area construction community and beyond.
Speakers:
Judy Cabrera-Canelo | General Foreman, Rosendin Electric
Judy has spent more than two decades working as a union electrician in San Francisco and has led work on landmark Bay Area projects including St. Luke’s Replacement Hospital and Chase Center. She currently serves as a General Foreman on the New Hospital at Parnassus Heights and was recently recognized by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors with a Certificate of Honor – Outstanding Leader Award.
Eric Muther | Area Superintendent, Rosendin Electric
Eric brings the perspective of an experienced field leader responsible for developing people, building strong teams, and turning leadership expectations into what actually happens on the jobsite.
Jennifer Wycisk | Vice President, Environmental Health & Safety, Royal Electric Company
Jennifer brings extensive construction safety leadership experience spanning electrical contracting, general contracting, consulting, and global construction environments. She currently leads Environmental Health & Safety at Royal Electric Company.
Lisa Baiocchi | Senior Associate, The Prince Firm
Lisa represents employers throughout California in Cal/OSHA and Federal OSHA matters, including crisis response, administrative defense, safety program improvement, and abatement. Her perspective gives us a unique opportunity to explore what leadership and culture look like when safety, compliance, and real-world decision-making intersect.
Becky Chahal | Northwest Operations Leader, DPR Construction
Becky works with teams across DPR’s Northwest region to strengthen project execution while developing people, fostering collaboration, and building healthy teams. Her leadership philosophy centers on teaching, empowering, and enabling others to succeed.
Agenda
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Arrival, registration, and networking
Info: Arrival, registration, and networking reception with charcuterie, wine, bubbles, and nonalcoholic options.
🕑: 04:30 PM - 04:45 PM
Guests take their seats and opening remarks
🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:45 PM
Moderated fireside-style panel discussion and audience Q&A
🕑: 05:45 PM - 06:30 PM
Networking
Event venue & nearby stays
5201 Patrick Henry Dr, 5201 Patrick Henry Drive, Santa Clara, United States
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