WiSE History
Women in Structural Engineering (WiSE) is a network of women structural engineers around the country (www.womeninstructuralengineering.org). Founded in 2018, WiSE Philadelphia complements its Member Organization (MO), Structural Engineers Association of Pennsylvania (formerly Delaware Valley Association of Structural Engineers, DVASE), and provides a community for female structural engineers to unite and be supported.
WiSE Philadelphia is led by a dedicated group of women in the Philadelphia region. We are always looking for people who would like to get involved. Monthly, the WiSE Board “meets” either via conference call or in person to discuss group initiatives and upcoming events. If you would like to participate in this monthly call, please reach out to us at WiSEngr.Philly@gmail.com.
The Founding Board Members of WiSE Philadelphia are Melanie K. Rodbart, Allison Lukachik, Jacqueline Haas, Angela Heinze, Denise Richards, and Anna Bono.
WiSE LEADERSHIP
Joseph B. Callaghan, Inc.
Drexel University, 2006
PNA Construction Technologies
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 2011
Illinois Institute of Technology, 2017
SEPTA
Lehigh University 2011, (M.Eng) 2012
Jacobs
University of Vermont (BS), 2020
Villanova University (MS), 2023
Keast & Hood
Drexel University (MS, BS), 2003
Temple University (MBA), 2009
Stantec
Lafayette College, 2012
Lehigh University, 2013
Burns Engineering
Villanova University (BA-Marketing), 2001
Drexel University (BS/MS), 2009
Amazon, Global Realty Engineering
Manhattan College, 2004
Lehigh University, 2006
J&M Preservation Studio
Bucknell University, 2001
Drexel University, 2004
Past Chairs
- Elizabeth Czyzewicz, PE
- Allison Lukachik, PE, SE, CDT
- Anna Bono, PE
- Angela Heinze, PE, LEED AP
- Melanie Rodbart, PE LEED GA