named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Scholarship Program
Provides $2,500 scholarships to female high school seniors and full-time college or trade/technical students from or attending school in New Jersey who are pursuing degrees in STEM, architecture, engineering, or construction-related fields
Local Chapter Engagement
Supports regional chapters that offer networking events, professional development, mentorship, and committee involvement opportunities for members across the AEC industry
National Membership Network
Enables members to participate in events and access benefits across chapters nationwide, fostering cross-regional connections and professional growth
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
- Advancing women in construction and allied industriesSupports, advances, and connects women while promoting diversity in architecture, engineering, construction, and related industries through organized initiatives and member engagement.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Awarding scholarships to women in STEM and construction fieldsAwards at least two $2,500 scholarships annually to women pursuing degrees in STEM, architecture, engineering, and construction-related fields to support education and reduce student loan debt.
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MWBE Certification and Contract Access Support 1 activity
- Offering discounted membership to certified MWBE/DBE firmsProvides a 25% discount on corporate and small business memberships to certified MWBE/DBE firms to promote inclusivity and support minority- and women-owned businesses in the construction sector.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Operating regional chapters for community and networkingHosts events with high-quality panelists and programs through multiple regional chapters, including the founding New York City chapter, to facilitate professional networking and community building among women in construction.
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Construction Industry Professional Development & Networking 1 activity
- Providing professional development and mentorship programsOffers members access to events, committee participation, and professional development and mentorship programs through local chapters to support career growth in the construction industry.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$887K
Contributions & grants$345K39%
Program service revenue$502K57%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$36K
expenses
Total expenses$775K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$221K
Grants paid out$16K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$823K
Cash$588K
Investments$57K
Liabilities$170K
Net assets$653K
Liquid reserves10.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -9.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REGINA RIVERA | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $128K |
board members · 12
- AINE O'DWYER — BOARD MEMBER
- BARBARA DURANTE — BOARD MEMBER/TREASURER
- ELIZABETH THOMPSON — BOARD MEMBER
- GIA MAINIERO — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNY FREEMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- KATIE NILSEN — BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY
- LAURIE STANZIALE — BOARD MEMBER
- MARILISA STIGLIANO — BOARD MEMBER
- RAQUEL DIAZ — BOARD MEMBER
- REBECCA CLARK — BOARD MEMBER/VICE PRESIDENT
- ROSEMARY BATES — BOARD MEMBER
- SCHILLIVIA BAPTISTE — BOARD MEMBER/PRESIDENT (BEGAN 1/1/24)
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Connecticut Chapter Network — Regional chapter of Professional Women in Construction that organizes local networking and educational events.
- MWBE/DBE Partner — Certified MWBE/DBE firms are eligible for discounted membership rates in PWC.
- New Jersey Chapter Network — Regional chapter of Professional Women in Construction that supports local members through networking and business growth initiatives.
- PWCNJ Network — New Jersey chapter of Professional Women in Construction that administers the scholarship program.
- Professional Women in Construction Network — Member of a national nonprofit organization supporting women in the AEC industry.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collective Presence Modelmethodology: collective_presenceBy organizing women's collective participation in a male-dominated industry, PWC increases their visibility and influence, which in turn creates pathways for individual and group advancement because systemic change requires critical mass and unified representation.
- Education and Workforce Pipeline Developmentmethodology: education-and-workforce-developmentBy providing financial aid to women pursuing education in STEM, architecture, engineering, and construction, PWC increases the long-term representation of women in the AEC industry, because early investment in education strengthens workforce diversity and professional entry points.
- Peer-Supported Professional Developmentmethodology: peer-supported professional developmentBy fostering professional growth through peer-supported networking and education, PWC builds community as a mechanism for individual and collective advancement, because shared experience and mutual support in a challenging field increase retention, confidence, and career progression.