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NABWIC TALKS BILLION $$ OPPORTUNITIES IN PORTS WITH BRENDA TREVINO, PE PMP

Brenda began her career at Port Houston in 2006 and is the Director of the Technical & Business Analytics Department.  In her capacity, she guides technical subject matter experts on work efforts including grants, project controls, process improvements and project management related to new and existing marine terminal assets including the management of consultants.  
Brenda graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.   She received her Masters of Business Administration from Texas Woman’s University.  She is also a Project Management Professional. Prior to joining Port Houston, she held positions with Exxon Company USA and the Harris County Flood Control District.  
Brenda is a member of the Society of American Military Engineers and Project Management Institute. 
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NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG
 

NABWIC TALKS WITH WOMAN IN SPOTLIGHT, KENYATTA LEE, INTERIM CHIEF OF STAFF, FDOT

Kenyatta Lee, Interim Chief of Staff and Chief of Modal Development, Florida Department of Transportation
Kenyatta Lee is a seasoned, results-driven leader in the transportation industry. Throughout her nearly 30-year career, Lee has successfully strengthened multimodal organizations with the implementation of thoughtful process improvements and innovations designed to achieve strategic goals and objectives. 
Her expertise spans into every facet of the public transportation spectrum, including finance, operations, human resources, safety, technology, compliance, innovation, communications, and marketing for some of Florida’s largest ports and transit agencies. Throughout her career, she has consistently championed programs designed to foster employee engagement, enhance economic growth, utilize technology, and improve sustainability.  
Lee recently joined the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) as the Chief of Modal Development. In this role, she oversees Florida’s comprehensive multimodal network, which includes the Offices of Aviation, Freight and Multimodal Operations, Seaports, Spaceports and Transit. She empowers a team of more than 35 transportation professionals who focus on growing the state’s economy and enhancing communities. She directs her team to develop and implement system plans that guide policies and the prioritization of projects utilizing state funds to improve choices and connectivity across Florida’s transportation network.
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NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

NABWIC Talks with Billion $$ Luncheon Woman in the Spotlight Kenyatta Lee, FDOT

Kenyatta Lee is a seasoned, results-driven leader in the transportation industry. Throughout her nearly 30-year career, Lee has successfully strengthened multimodal organizations with the implementation of thoughtful process improvements and innovations designed to achieve strategic goals and objectives. 
Her expertise spans into every facet of the public transportation spectrum, including finance, operations, human resources, safety, technology, compliance, innovation, communications, and marketing for some of Florida’s largest ports and transit agencies. Throughout her career, she has consistently championed programs designed to foster employee engagement, enhance economic growth, utilize technology, and improve sustainability.  
Lee recently joined the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) as the Chief of Modal Development. In this role, she oversees Florida’s comprehensive multimodal network, which includes the Offices of Aviation, Freight and Multimodal Operations, Seaports, Spaceports and Transit. She empowers a team of more than 35 transportation professionals who focus on growing the state’s economy and enhancing communities. She directs her team to develop and implement system plans that guide policies and the prioritization of projects utilizing state funds to improve choices and connectivity across Florida’s transportation network.
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NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

NABWIC TALKS with Tashana M. Fenner, CEO, Swept Demo & Clean Up LLC

NABWIC TALKS with Tashana M. Fenner, CEO, Swept Demo & Clean Up LLC
Tashana Fenner is a strategic conservator in the custodial/ construction industry, with twenty years experience. She’s a visionary that cultivates her team in excellence, as an idealist leader. Tashana and her husband Richard are the owners of Swept Demo & Clean Up LLC, a demo, debris removal, and cleaning company.
Together, Tashana and Richard use their collective 35 years in the industry to exercise their foundation scripture Romans 8:28 All things work together for the good of those who love him, who are called according to His purpose.
Tashana and Richard share six children and two grandchildren as a blended family. Tashana Fenner impacts the lives of others as a Founding member of the Loved by God Tribe, and recently joining the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC)
Follow Tashana on Instagram/ Facebook @SweptDemo and visit the website at www.sweptdemo.com for more information.
Contact:  tashanaknox79@yahoo.com
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NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG
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NABWIC TALKS with Tashana M. Fenner, CEO, Swept Demo & Clean Up LLC

NABWIC TALKS with Tashana M. Fenner, CEO, Swept Demo & Clean Up LLC
Tashana Fenner is a strategic conservator in the custodial/ construction industry, with twenty years experience. She’s a visionary that cultivates her team in excellence, as an idealist leader. Tashana and her husband Richard are the owners of Swept Demo & Clean Up LLC, a demo, debris removal, and cleaning company.
Together, Tashana and Richard use their collective 35 years in the industry to exercise their foundation scripture Romans 8:28 All things work together for the good of those who love him, who are called according to His purpose.
Tashana and Richard share six children and two grandchildren as a blended family. Tashana Fenner impacts the lives of others as a Founding member of the Loved by God Tribe, and recently joining the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC)
Follow Tashana on Instagram/ Facebook @SweptDemo and visit the website at www.sweptdemo.com for more information.
Contact:  tashanaknox79@yahoo.com
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NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG
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NABWIC TALKS with Dr. Salimah El-Amin Witherspoon, DrPH, MPH, CHES

NABWIC TALKS with Dr. Salimah El-Amin Witherspoon, CEO of Bridge Builders Trucking
Dr. El-Amin Witherspoon has 17 years of experience as a public health practitioner, researcher and educator. She began her career in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania serving as a sexual health educator for the first high school STD screening program in country. During her tenure in Philadelphia she also worked with the Connect to Protect HIV Prevention Program for MSM youth of Color. She has published and presented nationally on sexual health, sexual gender minority health, sexual history elicitation, Black infant mortality and health disparities.
Dr. El-Amin Witherspoon is a former Faculty Affiliate/ Senior Research Associate at the Samuel Dubois Cook Center on Social Equity at Duke University. She currently serves as a Core Public Health faculty member at Capella University in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Dr. El-Amin Witherspoon is also the managing Partner of Bridge Builders Trucking LLP in Garner, NC. Bridge Builders Trucking was established in 2016. Bridge Builders Trucking is a family owned dump truck company serving the RDU region.
Contact:
Email:  elamin.salimah@gmail.com | Phone: (850) 322.6834  
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NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

NABWIC TALKS WITH VP, NABWIC, TYLENE HENRY, UJIMA SERVICES, LLC

Our guest-Tylene Henry is an entrepreneur, powerful change agent, and staunch advocate for socioeconomic parity. Tylene believes that her faith, character, and mindset of abundance have been the foundation of her continued success. Tylene has been referred to as the "follow up queen" as a result of her "3 P's" professional, patience, and persistence in developing relationships and access to resources necessary to create a positive impact on the communities she serves. In addition to being a doting mother and aunt, Tylene owns and operates a professional financial services practice and a strategic business consulting firm; she serves as the new Vice President for the National Association of Black Women in Construction and was recently recognized and spotlighted as a dynamic leader in Oakland County's 40 under 40 program.
Tylene also serves on Congress Woman Brenda Lawrence’s Women’s Advisory Committee, is a long time Mentor and Volunteer with the Rhonda Walker Foundation serves on the Board of Fresh Perspectives Seminars, and is a volunteer facilitator with Youth For Global Health and Social Justice. Tylene also enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and being of service.
Contact: tylene@ujimaservices.com
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NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

NABWIC TALKS WITH INCOMING PRESIDENT DR. ESTHER LAMBERT

Dr. Esther Lambert is originally from the island of Jamaica. She is a small business owner with a company that provides project management services on capital improvement projects on mostly engineering and construction projects in South Florida. She is the incoming president for the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) where she is also a member of the local South Florida Chapter.  Dr. Lambert is also a board member of Artserve, a not-for-profit organization, which is one of the nation's original arts incubators, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Lambert is passionate about volunteering and has served as a committee member with the Mustard Seeds Gift of Hope organization, as well as a past tutor to students at the Metropolitan Baptist Church in Hollywood, Florida. 
Dr. Lambert has a PhD in Organizational Management with a Specialization in Project Management from Capella University, 2015.  She also has an MBA, International Business, Nova Southeastern University; a BS in International Business, Everest University, 2003
The book for the show per Dr. Lambert is The Bible and will be the first book added to NABWIC's Book List
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NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG