Women Talk Construction Podcast
WTC 'Innovation and Wonder' with Aileen Fuchs
In this episode of Women Talk Construction, co-hosts Angela Gardner and Christi Powell welcome Aileen Fuchs, the President and Executive Director of the National Building Museum. They discuss the museum's role in celebrating and teaching about the built environment, its significance as a national landmark, and its offerings that engage people across age groups. Aileen shares her journey to leading the museum, highlighting the pillars of equity, environment, innovation, and wonder that guide its missions. The conversation covers the museum's collaborative efforts with other organizations, youth engagement strategies, and the potential impact of these initiatives on attracting more women to the construction industry. Furthermore, Aileen details upcoming projects and expresses her vision for the museum to gain national prominence by making architecture and construction more accessible and relevant to all. Thank you for listening!
In this episode of Women Talk Construction, co-hosts Angela Gardner and Christi Powell welcome Aileen Fuchs, the President and Executive Director of the National Building Museum. They discuss the museum's role in celebrating and teaching about the built environment, its significance as a national landmark, and its offerings that engage people across age groups. Aileen shares her journey to leading the museum, highlighting the pillars of equity, environment, innovation, and wonder that guide its missions. The conversation covers the museum's collaborative efforts with other organizations, youth engagement strategies, and the potential impact of these initiatives on attracting more women to the construction industry. Furthermore, Aileen details upcoming projects and expresses her vision for the museum to gain national prominence by making architecture and construction more accessible and relevant to all. Thank you for listening!