Women in Construction Week Highlights Inspiring Women Around the Port

March 2, 2026 By Aly Lande, Capital Project Marketing Specialist The Port of Seattle is proud to celebrate Women in Construction Week (March 1-7) again this year by highlighting four incredible women and their journeys to excellence in construction-related fields. Women in Construction Week, or WIC Week®, was started in 1960 as a nationwide initiative that promotes the important role of women in the construction industry. These women span the Port’s maritime division and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and are the epitome of the Port’s RAISE values: Respect, Anti-racism and equity, Integrity, Stewardship, and Excellence. They represent the knowledge they brought with them, gained in their roles, and spread to others. The path was not a straight line for any of these women and typically isn’t for women in construction. They were driven by the love of problem solving and collaborating for a greater good. Read about these women’s journeys and the importance of representation and mentorship along the way. Nicolle Strong Job Title: Capital Project Manager II, Aviation Project Management GroupProjects: Currently working in four tenant buildout spaces on the C Concourse Expansion project Nicolle Strong didn’t follow a traditional path into her project management career. Before joining the Port 10 years ago, she worked with several private companies, but after many of those companies were bought out and jobs were eliminated, she was ready to try something new. A family ...