In 2018, I wrote my first opinion piece as Vice President for the Building Engineer journal, focusing on International Women's Day and my personal interest in encouraging and inspiring young women to take up a career in the construction industry. I am pleased to say that what I wrote stimulated some debate and sharing of opinions between peers and colleagues. It was at the South West Regional buildeng Conference at Haynes Motor Museum in Somerset that our new CEO, Dr Gavin Dunn, dragged me away from the shiny red sports cars at lunchtime and invited me to take on the role of Diversity Champion for CABE.
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