June 2026 
NAWIC Austin # 7 Newsletter
🌸 NAWIC Austin Chapter 7 Newsletter 🌸
Dear NAWIC Austin Chapter 7 Members,
What an incredible month it has been! From regional conferences to chapter elections, May has been full of milestones worth celebrating. As we head into summer, there is so much to look forward to and plenty of ways to get involved, so please read through this newsletter in full so you don't miss any important updates.
We are also thrilled to welcome some wonderful new faces to our chapter this month — please join us in giving a warm NAWIC welcome to:
Madelin Braund (KONE), Andrea Drum (Centex Personnel Services), Carson Lauger (Centex Personnel Services), Naomi Guerra (Centex Personnel Services), Gabriella Krohn (Modern Yard Landscapes), and Blanca Glick (Patriot Erectors, LLC
We are so glad you are here and look forward to growing together!
On the regional front, our chapter had a wonderful showing at this year's South Central Regional Conference, hosted in the beautiful city of Hot Springs, Arkansas, where members from across the region came together to connect, learn, and celebrate the incredible women making an impact in the construction industry.
We are especially proud to announce that our very own Erika Dumas was honored with the prestigious Future Leader Award at the conference — an award that recognizes an emerging professional who demonstrates exceptional leadership potential, dedication to the industry, and commitment to the mission of NAWIC. Congratulations, Erika! Your hard work, passion, and spirit are an inspiration to all of us, and we are incredibly proud to have you representing Austin Chapter 7.
Closer to home, our chapter also held elections for the 2026–2027 chapter year, and we are excited to introduce your newly elected leadership team:
President: Erika Dumas
President-Elect: Sarah Kean
Vice President: Dacota Lamonde
Secretary: Vanessa Burnette
Treasurer: Aakriti Singh
Directors: Aissa Tovar, Belinda Graham, Ivette Fenton, Jessice Ramirez, Linda Cudmore, Michelle Sanchez, Monica Walters-Gonzalez, Nicki Strackbein, Rubi Otero, and Shirley Copley
Thank you to all members who participated in the election process and to our outgoing officers for their incredible service to this chapter.
Looking ahead to July, Camp NAWIC is just around the corner, and we need your help to make it a success! This is one of our most meaningful events of the year, giving young women an exciting hands-on introduction to careers in construction and the skilled trades. If you have not already registered to volunteer, please do so as soon as possible spots fill quickly and we would love to have you out there. To sign up, please visit:
Link for Volunteers - Volunteer orientation is July 18, 2026, from 8am – 1pm – Location: Carpenters Union Hall 1825 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78741
And finally, mark your calendars because the President's Event is coming up and it is one you absolutely do not want to miss! This exclusive members-only gathering will be a fun and creative experience where we will be personalizing and decorating cowboy hats and trucker hats! A unique event where you can show off your personal style while spending quality time with your NAWIC sisters. Spots will be very limited, so be on the lookout for the registration announcement coming soon you will not want to wait on this one! Event date: July 8th 2026 | Location: Texas AirSystems South Austin
As always, thank you all for your continued dedication to our chapter and to the advancement of women in construction. We are so grateful for each and every one of you.
With gratitude,
Amy Rico
President, NAWIC Austin Chapter 7 💐
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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Chapter Events
Register for events HERE
Foster Angels Back to School Drive
📅 When: Drop off by July 16 (updated)
📍 Where: Chapter Meetings or Texas AirSystems 5900 E. Ben White Bldg. C, Suite 100, Austin, Tx. 78741
Volunteers needed for Foster Angels shift on 8/6!
Cornhole Tournament
📅 When: June 3 at 5:30pm
📍 Where: 5900 E. Ben White Blvd., Austin, TX 78741
CAMP NAWIC 2026
📅 When: July 20 - 24 , 2026
📍 Where: https://atxfuturebuildersfoundation.org/application/
Volunteer Opportunities
🌟 Get Involved: Committees & Volunteer Opportunities
Our chapter thrives because of YOU!
💪 Why Volunteer?
• Expand your professional network
• Build leadership & project skills
• Give back to your community & industry
• Shape the future of women in construction
🛠️ Committees and Contact Information No experience needed — just enthusiasm! Help for a term or a single event — every contribution matters.
👉 Contact a board member or committee chair to get started.
Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected future for women in construction!
🙌 Volunteers Needed!
We’re looking for helping hands for our Foster Angels volunteer shift on August 6th from 1:30pm - 3:30pm at Goodwin & Company 11950 Jollyville Rd Austin, TX 78759. If you’re available and ready to make a real impact, we’d love to have you join us! ✨
- Volunteer orientation is July 18, 2026, from 8am – 1pm – Location: Carpenters Union Hall 1825 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78741
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