Co-presented by SMPS Twin Cities and NAWIC Minneapolis–St. Paul, in celebration of Women in Construction (WIC) Week, this special event will explore practical strategies for building a more cohesive culture within A/E/C professional services. Presenter Taylor Boileau, a Scheduling Engineer at Ryan Companies, Inc. and founder of Empower Her 365 LLC, will share insights drawn from her industry experience and culture-focused work to help teams strengthen communication, connection, and inclusion.

The SMPS Twin Cities chapter welcomes and encourages participation from diverse backgrounds. A 15% discount is available for members of DBE, WBE, MBE, VBR, and LGBTBE firms. Please contact [email protected] for your discount code before registration.

Schedule:
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.: Networking & breakfast (for in-person attendees)
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: Presentation

Who Should Attend:
Firm Principals + Leadership
Business Development + Sales Staff
Marketing Director + Manager
Marketing + Proposal Coordinators
Creative Services + Graphic Designers
Copy Writers + Content Marketers

Learning Objectives:

1. Cross-departmental communication to benefit projects and professionals
2. Positive and meaningful social gatherings to build team cohesiveness
3. Safer and inclusive work environment strategies

SMPS Domains of Practice 
6 - Information, Resource, and Organizational Management

About the Speaker

Taylor Boileau
Taylor Boileau is a Scheduling Engineer at Ryan Companies and a former construction superintendent with nearly a decade of industry experience. Since entering the field in 2016, she has developed a deep understanding of construction operations and team dynamics. In 2024, Taylor founded The Blueprint for Change, a program focused on driving meaningful improvements in construction industry culture by addressing mental health, inclusion, and leadership development. Today, she leads strategic consulting through her company, Empower Her 365. As a consultant, podcaster, and innovator, Taylor is committed to elevating construction culture—one conversation at a time.

Please note that the virtual login information will be sent to registrants the day before the event. In addition, this program will be recorded. The program recording and any presenter material will be shared with registrants after the event. If you have any registration questions, please reach out to [email protected].

By registering for this SMPS-TC event, you give permission for SMPS-TC to use any photographs or videos taken at the event on its website, social media, or in promotional materials without compensation. You also understand that SMPS-TC owns all photographs and videos taken at the event.