Jennifer Dewees

Jennifer Dewees is passionately committed to fostering diversity in Built Environment careers.

At the Maryland Apprenticeship Connector (MAC), she champions essential apprenticeships across the construction industry, helping employers to future-proof their workforce.

At the Maryland Center for Construction Education & Innovation (MCCEI) she ensures careers in the Built Environment are appealing, welcoming, and attainable for a diverse population.

Jenn is an expert in workforce inclusion. She advocates for Built Environment careers as a solution to the gender pay gap; aiming to empower women and other underrepresented groups to establish prosperous, sustainable careers. She fosters deep connections within the construction sector and local business communities to advance these workforce initiatives.

Jenn has spoken at the Baltimore Together Summit, the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Annual Conference, and the Procore Groundbreak Conference. She’s also recognized as a Daily Record Top 100 Women in Maryland, Construction Dive’s Top 33 Women in Construction, and CREW Baltimore’s Women of Influence. She has been featured in media publications, including WBAL-TV, WBFF FOX 45, The Afro-American Newspaper, and Building Baltimore Magazine.

Jenn is an active member of numerous boards, including NAWIC — where she was previously a director on the national board — the Caroline Center, and the Morgan State Construction Management Advisory Board. She also lends her expertise as chairperson of the Maryland Workforce Alliance and as a member of ABC Greater Baltimore, CREW Baltimore, and the Building Congress & Exchange.