NAWIC Midwest Sustainability

WOMEN BUILDING
THE FUTURE

Advancing sustainable, resilient and innovative construction across the Midwest.

20 Chapters
09 States
800+ Women
01 Sustainability Network
20 Chapters
09 States
800+ Women
01 Sustainability Network

ONE REGION. ONE NETWORK.
A NEW ERA OF CONSTRUCTION.

Twenty chapters across nine states, connected by a single sustainability agenda for the built environment.

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THE FUTURE OF CONSTRUCTION IS
BEING BUILT NOW.

Educate
01

Educate

Sustainability knowledge and professional development.

Lead
02

Lead

Women becoming sustainability leaders.

Innovate
03

Innovate

Technology, materials and new construction models.

Transform
04

Transform

Turning sustainability principles into real projects.

People

WOMEN LEADING THE
SUSTAINABLE MIDWEST

Dr. Lillian Ostojich

Dr. Lillian Ostojich

NAWIC Midwest region chair, sustainability committee

Currently serving as Chair of the NAWIC Sustainability Committee for ChicagoMetro Chapter #325 and Chair of the NAWIC Sustainability Committee for the Midwest Region, Dr. Lilly has been a pioneer in sustainable “green” construction.

By profession a medical doctor, plastic surgeon, she is also a USGBC LEED Green Associate.

Dr.Lilly is the Founder and Owner of Woxett Construction, LLC (https://woxettconstruction.com), a Chicago-based women and minority owned sustainable development company, and the author of Rebuilding the Maine Street book (https://www.amazon.in/Rebuilding-Main-Street-Lillian-Ostojich).

Jodi Wiemerslage

Jodi Wiemerslage

NAWIC national director

My vision for this year is simple: to lead with purpose, serve with compassion, and create opportunities for every member to feel connected, valued, and empowered. When we invest in one another, we strengthen not only our association but the future of our industry.

– Jodi Wiemerslage, NAWIC National President 26-27
Rebecca Heustess

Rebecca Heustess

NAWIC midwest region director

With 19 years in the trades, Rebecca has built her career from the ground up—from flooring helper to Finisher and Journeyman Setter. In 2020, she was named Tile Setter of the Year at Grazzini Brothers, where she has spent 14 years building expertise and leadership in the industry.

A founding member of NAWIC Dakota Prairies #394, Rebecca is a passionate advocate for women in construction. She supports workforce development through job fairs, mentorship, and outreach to the next generation of women entering the trades.

Today, she and her husband help lead operations across the Midwest, bringing hands-on industry experience and a strong commitment to advancing women in construction.
Projects

WOMEN BUILDING
MIDWEST. SUSTAINABLY.

Twenty chapters across nine states, connected by a single sustainability
agenda for the built environment.

Milwaukee
NAWIC CHAPTER #105

Milwaukee

Fiserv.Forum — Milwaukee, WI

St. Louis
NAWIC CHAPTER #38

St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis — St. Louis, MO

Chicago Metro
NAWIC CHAPTER #325

Chicago Metro

800 Fulton Market — Chicago, IL

Gr. Wichita
NAWIC CHAPTER #120

Gr. Wichita

ACT 3 Terminal — Wichita, KS

Education

UNDERSTAND SUSTAINABILITY

Prepare for future-focused opportunities

LEED

LEED

Energy

Energy

Material

Material

Water

Water

Carbon

Carbon

Circular economy

Circular economy

Health

Health

Resilience

Resilience

Technology

Technology

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TURN KNOWLEDGE
INTO LEADERSHIP

Why women are critical to the green building transition.

Women bring essential perspectives, expertise and leadership to the decisions shaping how we design, build and transform the places where we live and work.

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BECOME A
SUSTAINABILITY
AMBASSADOR

Strengthen your professional credibility.

Become an ambassador
01 Learn
02 Lead
03 Connect
04 Advance
Events

NAWIC MIDWEST REGION
SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE

Event

Sustainability committee

Committee meetings, learning sessions and sustainability initiatives.

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Event

NAWIC Midwest Region events

Events organized by the Midwest region chapter.

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Event

NAWIC national events

Industry events organized by NAWIC nationwide.

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Partners

BUILD WITH US

Organizations actively contributing to the sustainability ecosystem of the Midwest construction industry.

Woxett construction , Chicago, IL

https://woxettconstruction.com

Environmentally responsible. Socially conscious. Woman and minority owned.

U.S. Green building council

https://www.usgbc.org/

Transforming buildings and communities to advance human and environmental wellbeing.

Chicago metro #325 , Chicago, IL

https://nawic325.green/

Nineteen chapters across nine states, connected by a single sustainability agenda for the built environment.

Educates, advocates and helps to reduce barriers to high performance buildings across the state.

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Partner with the Midwest Region Sustainability Committee

Build your sustainability advantage.

The NAWIC Midwest Region Sustainability Committee brings together women across the construction industry to exchange knowledge, develop new ideas, create meaningful partnerships, and move sustainable construction forward.

We welcome collaboration with builders, developers, architects, engineers, manufacturers, technology companies, sustainability professionals, educators, investors, and organizations who share our commitment to building a healthier and more sustainable future.

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Partner with the Midwest Region Sustainability Committee