UVAFinance in Action: April 10, 2025

Amanda Meares (right)

Amanda Meares - Experienced Supervisors Institute 

At the end of March, Amanda Meares completed the Experienced Supervisors Institute (ESI) through the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute. ESI is a program for supervisors, managers, and project leaders who want to better manage the complexities of their workplace and enhance critical skills in appropriate leadership communications, building employee engagement, and fostering a welcoming workspace for all employees. Congratulations Amanda on extending your professional development outside of UVA!

Women in Construction Summit

UVA Represents at the Women in Construction Summit

This March, Ajoni Wynn Floyd represented the University of Virginia at the Women in Construction Summit held in Richmond, Virginia. The summit, sponsored by the MBL Foundation and J&G Workforce Development Services, brought together women from across the construction and real estate development industries to foster connections, access key resources, and support both career and business growth.

Through a series of engaging panel discussions—including Public Meets Private: Exploring Synergies in Partnership, Entrepreneurial Growth: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities, Partnering with Primes: Strategies for Collaborative Success, and Blueprints for Success: Students Shaping the Future of Construction—the event promoted diversity, equity, and innovation in employment, entrepreneurship, and procurement.

Wynn-Floyd’s participation at the summit highlighted UVA’s ongoing commitment to partnerships and workforce development within the construction industry.

Amanda Meares - Dare to Lead™ Trained

Amanda Meares recently received a new certification as Dare to Lead Trained, from Dare to Lead™. Meares says she appreciates the wonderful work of Rose Evans Markey with UVA HR, who walked Meares and other leaders through this Dare to Lead journey, helping open the door to insightful conversation by sharing her own expertise. Congrats Amanda on your completion of this program and all of your hard work!