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NAWIC Orange County Chapter #91 NAWIC Orange County's purpose is to strengthen and amplify the success of women in construction. state. NAWIC Core Values: Believe. Persevere. Dare.

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) originally began as Women in Construction of Fort Worth, Texas. It was founded in 1953 by 16 women working in the construction industry. Knowing that women represented only a small fraction of the construction industry, the founders organized NAWIC to create a support network. Women in Construction of Fort Worth was so successful that it gained its national charter in 1955 and became the National Association of Women in Construction. NAWIC has a diverse membership and more than 150 chapters, with chapters in almost every U.S. Since 1996, NAWIC has seen its Core Purpose grow worldwide and has International Affiliation Agreements with the Canadian Association of Women in Construction, NAWIC-Australia, NAWIC-New Zealand, NAWIC-United Kingdom and South African Women in Construction. In NAWIC’s 58 years of service to its membership, the Association has advanced the causes of all women in construction, from tradeswomen to business owners. NAWIC Core Purpose: To enhance the success of women in the construction industry. NAWIC Pledge: As a material for the construction of our building, I pledge the agility of my hands, the ability of my mind, and the integrity of my heart

🚧 FREE INDUSTRY SEMINAR 🚧NAWIC Orange County is excited to share this upcoming Underground Economy Seminar hosted by the...
10/07/2026

🚧 FREE INDUSTRY SEMINAR 🚧

NAWIC Orange County is excited to share this upcoming Underground Economy Seminar hosted by the Center for Contract Compliance.

Join industry experts for a day focused on fair competition, labor compliance, enforcement trends, and protecting legitimate businesses in construction.

📅 Friday, November 6, 2026
📍 Hilton Orange County, Costa Mesa

Registration is free, but space is limited. Scan the QR code on the flyer to reserve your spot!

Mentorship is back, and we are shaking things up. 🤝Join our Mentorship Chairs, Corrie Chan and Bailee Bearden, tomorrow ...
10/07/2026

Mentorship is back, and we are shaking things up. 🤝

Join our Mentorship Chairs, Corrie Chan and Bailee Bearden, tomorrow for our next NAWIC Monthly Mentorship Meeting as we introduce the revamped mentorship program.

New topics. New pairings. New ideas. And most importantly, a better way to make sure you are actually getting something meaningful out of the program.

Whether you are joining as a mentor, mentee, or still figuring out where you fit, come hear what is changing and how to get the most out of the experience.

📅 Thursday, October 8
⏰ 3:00 PM
💻 Virtual via Zoom
Scan the QR code or follow the link to register 🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NFwwbLWgQt2Eq8zWTRfzvA #/registration

We cannot wait to see you there! ❤️🖤

🎤 Next week, we are putting the focus on how we show up, speak up, and communicate with confidence.Join NAWIC Orange Cou...
10/02/2026

🎤 Next week, we are putting the focus on how we show up, speak up, and communicate with confidence.

Join NAWIC Orange County on Tuesday, October 6 for Public Speaking & Professional Presence: Construction Edition.

This workshop is designed for the real conversations we have in construction. Project meetings. Client discussions. Presentations. Leadership moments. Networking. Speaking up when your input matters.

Using a Toastmasters style framework, we will work through practical ways to strengthen our delivery, build confidence, and become more intentional about how we present ourselves professionally.

📅 October 6, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
📍 WWCCA, 1910 N. Lime St., Orange, CA
🍽️ Food and drinks included
🎟https://lnkd.in/gAg6S8y9

Thank you to Western Wall & Ceiling Contractors Association for hosting us and supporting professional development opportunities for women in construction.

There is still time to register. Bring a coworker, bring a friend, and come ready to practice. 🎤

Big congratulations to Stephani Valdez, President of NAWIC LA Chapter 42, Lorena Quintero, President of NAWIC San Diego ...
09/25/2026

Big congratulations to Stephani Valdez, President of NAWIC LA Chapter 42, Lorena Quintero, President of NAWIC San Diego Chapter 21, Rachel Lucero, President of NAWIC Inland Empire Chapter 397, and each of their incoming boards on their 2026–2027 Board Installations! 🎉

Stepping into chapter leadership takes commitment, time, and a genuine willingness to serve. We are excited to see the ideas, programs, and connections each board brings to the year ahead.

From NAWIC Orange County, congratulations to our sister chapters and their incoming leaders. We look forward to another year of collaboration, support, and continued connection across Southern California.

Cheers to LA, SD, and IE on the year ahead! 👏

Congratulations to our Past President, Liv Hanlon! 🎉Liv was recognized with the Helping Hands Award at the Thomas House ...
09/23/2026

Congratulations to our Past President, Liv Hanlon! 🎉

Liv was recognized with the Helping Hands Award at the Thomas House Family Shelter Casino Royale Gala on September 18.

Since 2020, Liv has supported Thomas House through apartment renovations, donation drives, and continued service to families in our community. Her commitment to showing up, lending a hand, and bringing others alongside her is exactly what this recognition represents.

We love seeing one of our NAWIC Orange County women recognized for the work she continues to do both within our industry and throughout our community.

Congratulations, Liv! So well deserved. 👏

Thomas House Family Shelter has served families with children experiencing homelessness for more than 40 years, providing shelter, supportive services, education, and resources that help families build stability and independence.

Want to support their work? Learn more about donating, volunteering, service projects, and other ways to get involved at:
https://thomashouseshelter.org/⁠

NAWIC Orange County is proud to recognize our Immediate Past President, Lisa Thibodeaux, MBA, MA Ed, CIT, CDT, President...
09/21/2026

NAWIC Orange County is proud to recognize our Immediate Past President, Lisa Thibodeaux, MBA, MA Ed, CIT, CDT, President & CEO of Construction Experts Inc, who was named a nominee for the 2026 Orange County Business Journal Women in Business Awards, held on September 17.

Lisa’s nomination reflects her leadership, commitment to construction education, and the impact she continues to make within our industry and our chapter.

We are grateful for the time, knowledge, and dedication Lisa has shared with NAWIC Orange County and the many professionals she continues to support along the way.

Congratulations, Lisa, on this meaningful recognition! 👏

🎤 Your voice is part of your professional presence. So let’s strengthen it.Join NAWIC Orange County on October 6 for Pub...
09/15/2026

🎤 Your voice is part of your professional presence. So let’s strengthen it.

Join NAWIC Orange County on October 6 for Public Speaking & Professional Presence: Construction Edition, hosted by the Western Wall & Ceiling Contractors Association.

Using a Toastmasters style framework, we’ll work through practical ways to strengthen presentations, communicate with more confidence, recognize what already works for us, and identify where we want to improve.

Whether you are speaking in a meeting, presenting to leadership, addressing a project team, or simply learning to take up a little more space in the room, these are skills that matter at every stage of a construction career.

📅 October 6, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
📍 WWCCA - 1910 N. Lime St., Orange
🎟 https://nawicoc.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=113&ts=1789007380
🍽️ Food + drinks included

Thank you to the WWCCA for hosting us and continuing to collaborate with NAWIC OC on opportunities that invest in our industry and our members.

Registration is open. We hope to see you there!

Today, we pause to remember September 11, 2001.Twenty five years later, we honor the lives lost, the first responders wh...
09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember September 11, 2001.

Twenty five years later, we honor the lives lost, the first responders who ran toward danger, and the countless people whose courage and service carried communities through an unimaginable day.

We also remember the unity that followed and the responsibility we share to continue building stronger communities with compassion, service, and respect.

We will never forget.

Last week, NAWIC Orange County traded hard hats for harbor views as we gathered for our 2026 to 2027 Board Installation ...
09/10/2026

Last week, NAWIC Orange County traded hard hats for harbor views as we gathered for our 2026 to 2027 Board Installation & Celebration. ⚓️

The evening gave us a chance to recognize the women who helped steer our chapter through the past year and welcome the leaders taking the wheel for the year ahead.

A special thank you to Lisa Thibodeaux, MBA, MA Ed, CIT, CDT, our outgoing President, and the entire 2025 to 2026 Board of Directors for the time, leadership, and commitment they gave to NAWIC Orange County. Every new board inherits a course shaped by the women who served before them, and we are grateful for everything this board contributed.

We are excited to welcome Bailee Bearden as President and Corrie Chan as Vice President, alongside our newly installed 2026 to 2027 Board of Directors. We look forward to seeing the ideas, leadership, and direction this crew brings to the chapter.

We were also so glad to have NAWIC sisters from other chapters aboard to celebrate with us. Those connections beyond Orange County are one of the things that make NAWIC such a special community.

And now for the companies that helped us get this celebration off the dock. A huge thank you to our sponsors: Swinerton Builders, BBG Construction Law, ROCKWOOL North America, Healthcare Design & Construction, LLC, M3 Mechanical, ehs International, Inc., Bravo Roofing, Inc., Casco Contractors, Bogart Construction, Inc., Premier Pacific Properties, BWH Hotels, J&S Construction Clean Up, Inc., and C&H Refrigeration Heating & Air Conditioning.

We also want to thank Adrian Ong for capturing the evening through his lens and giving us plenty of memories to share long after we returned to shore. 📸

The course for 2026 to 2027 is set. We are ready to see where this year takes NAWIC Orange County. ⚓️🌊

Tonight, we set sail for our 2026–2027 Board Installation Evening Cruise ⚓️Before we celebrate our incoming board, we wa...
09/01/2026

Tonight, we set sail for our 2026–2027 Board Installation Evening Cruise ⚓️

Before we celebrate our incoming board, we want to recognize the companies helping make tonight possible. Their support allows NAWIC Orange County to continue creating opportunities for connection, professional growth, and women in construction throughout our community.

A huge thank you to our sponsors:
Chapter Sponsor: Swinerton Builders
Installation Sponsor: BBG Construction Law
Chapter Videography: ehs International, Inc.
Flower Sponsors: ROCKWOOL Group, Healthcare Design & Construction, LLC, M3 Mechanical
Photography Sponsors: Bravo Roofing, Inc., Casco Contractors, Bogart Construction, Inc., Premier Pacific Properties
Bar Sponsors: BWH Hotels, J&S Construction Cleanup, ehs International, Inc., C&H Refrigeration Heating & Air Conditioning

We appreciate each company that chose to invest in our chapter and the work NAWIC continues to do in the construction industry.

Now it’s time to celebrate the retiring and incoming board. 🥂⚓️

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