
Infrastructure & Public Projects Forum
Keynote Speakers

Melissa Román Burch
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
NYCEDC

Thomas FoleY
Commissioner
NYC Department of Design and Construction

Michael J. Garner
Chief Business Diversity Officer
Mayor’s Office of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises

Jamie Torres-Springer
President
MTA Construction & Development
Speakers

Omar Alrawi
Project Director of New York Aviation Group
Holt Construction

Justin Ginsburgh
Managing Director; Infrastructure, Properties and Development
JetBlue

Robert Goodwin
Design Principal
Perkins + Will

Jonathan Gouveia
Chief Real Estate Officer and Executive Vice President
NYCHA

Rick Gropper
Co-Founder and Principal
Camber Property Group

NATE GROVE
Chief of Waterfront and Marine Operations
Parks & Recreation

Shari Hyman
Chief Strategic Relationship Manager | Vice President
Turner Construction Company

Michael Kornspun
Managing Director, Development
Fairstead

Jacquelene McCarthy
Director of Aviation Redevelopment
Port Authority

David McCarty
Vice President
Alloy Development

Maria Martinson
Executive Vice President
AECOM Tishman

Michael reed
Director, Building Transformation
NYSERDA

Jeff Rios
Senior Vice President
WSP

Richard Roberts
Principal and Chief Business Development Officer
Red Stone Equity Partners, LLC

Matthew ROONEY
Principal and Chief Executive Officer
MDG Design + Construction

    Hersh Parekh
Deputy Chief, Intergovernmental Affairs
PANYNJ

KIMBERLAE SAUL
Vice President Planning & Design
Battery Park City Authority

Carlo A. Scissura
President & CEO
New York Building Congress

JESSICA WALDORF
Director of Policy Implementation
New York State DPS

Palmina Whelan
Capital Program Director
The New Terminal One at JFK

MODERATOR
ASHLEY DINARDO
Senior Principal
Cozen O’Connor

MODERATOR
Brian Gardner
Chair of the Construction Services Department
Cole Schotz P.C.

MODERATOR
Aislinn McGuire
Managing Director
CAGNY

MODERATOR
SHARON NOVAK
President & CEO
Electra USA

MODERATOR
Sheila Pozon
Partner
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

EMCEE
Natalie Sachmechi
Associate, Nonprofit, Education & Government Practice
JLL
What You Need To Know
Welcome to the Public Projects Forum, focusing on Infrastructure, Conversions, and Public Development. This forum provides a platform for professionals and community members to discuss and collaborate on key design and construction projects shaping our city’s infrastructure.
Join us as we explore the challenges and successes of transformative projects, share insights on best practices, and contribute to the sustainable growth of New York City. Whether you’re an industry expert, a public space advocate, or interested in the city’s future, the Public Projects Forum offers valuable discussions for all.

Agenda
Transforming Travel: The Future of NYC’s Airport Terminal Redevelopments |
Public-Private Partnerships: Collaborative Models Driving Affordable Housing Projects |
Wired for the Future: Designing All-Electric Buildings in New York |
Revitalizing Waterfronts: The Future of Public Parks and Green Spaces |
Who Should Attend
This event aims to serve the construction and design industry, serving the most prominent owners, developers, brokers, commercial lenders, and construction and design firms.
- MWBE
- Owners/ Developers
- Architects/ Engineers
- Contractors
- Facilities Manager
- Transportation and Agency Representatives
- Urban Planners
- Technology Firms
- Professional Service Firms
- Public Officials
Infrastructure & Public Projects Forum
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 8AM – 12PM ET365 5th Ave
New York, NY 10016
Association Partners

New York Building Congress

National Association of Minority Contractors
Featured Projects & Agencies

New York City mwBE
Sponsors

AECOM Tishman

CAGNY

Cole Schotz P.C.

Cozen O’connor

ELECTRA USA

Fairstead

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Holt Construction

JLL

MDG

Perkins & Will

Turner Construction

WSP