Connect & Lead: Women in Marketing & Business Development

 

March 26, 2026
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Dewberry
5 Penn Plaza, Ste. 900
New York, NY 10001
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This March, in celebration of Women’s History Month, SMPS-NY invites you to an evening of inspiration, insight, and meaningful connection.

🌟 Connect & Lead: Women in Marketing & Business Development

Join us as we spotlight women shaping the AEC industry through strategy, storytelling, relationship-building, and leadership. This dynamic panel will feature professionals across marketing and business development sharing:

Their unique career journeys
Lessons learned along the way
Leadership insights
Honest reflections on growth in the AEC space

Whether your path was carefully planned or unexpectedly discovered, this conversation will explore the many ways women are driving impact across our industry.

This event is designed to:

🤝 Introduce students and early-career professionals to career paths in AEC marketing and BD
💬 Create space for candid conversation and mentorship
🌱 Foster meaningful connections between emerging talent and seasoned leaders
🎉 Celebrate the women advancing our profession forward

This event is open to high school and college students and is a great way to connect them to career paths within our industry!

The event will be moderated by SMPS-NY Director of Diversity & Inclusion, Maria Alarcon, and our panelists will include:

• Ivoire Lloyd – Director of Pursuits at EXP
• Alycia Timms –
Communications Manager at Gensler
• Natalie Molina –
Business Generation & Marketing Coordinator at Turner & Townsend
• Catherine Morgan –
Northeast Regional Proposal Manager at Dewberry
• Kia Sutton –
VP of Business Development at Infrastructure Engineering

Join us as we connect across generations, exchange ideas, and celebrate the power of leadership, visibility, and community.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in gaining exposure for your company at this event? Consider becoming a sponsor! Sponsorship packages include recognition and opportunities to network with key industry leaders.
  • $1,500  Co-Host Sponsor (Max 3)
    4 complimentary tickets to this event
    Your firm's name included in the program title for electrical and print promotional materials
    Opportunity for a 2-minute opening remark on the presentation topic
    Exclusive meet-and-greet with the event moderator and panelists prior to the start of the event
    Stand-alone slide (designed by you) in PowerPoint at the beginning and end of the program
    Website/Email/Social media promotion leading up to event
    Verbal recognition to all attendees at event

  • $750 Networking Sponsor (Max 3)
    2 complimentary tickets to this event
    Exclusive meet-and-greet with the event moderator and panelists prior to the start of the event
    Stand-alone slide (designed by you) in PowerPoint at the beginning and end of the program
    Website/Email/Social media promotion leading up to event
    Verbal recognition to all attendees at event

  • $500 Supporter Sponsor (Unlimited)
    1 complimentary ticket to this event
    Your firm's logo included on a slide with other sponsors at the start of the event
    Website/Email/Social media promotion leading up to event
    Verbal recognition to all attendees at event

Photography Notice: This event may be photographed or recorded. By attending, you grant SMPS-NY and the event host permission to capture, use, edit, and publish photos or video of you for lawful promotional purposes, including advertising and web/social media.

Tickets

$20.00 Member Ticket

$30.00 Non-Member Ticket

$0.00 Student Ticket

$1,500.00 Client Panel Event Co-Host

$750.00 Client Panel Event Sponsorship

$500.00 Client Panel Event Supporter