Four STV team members were recently recognized at the Women Builders Council (WBC) 2025 Champions Awards Gala in New York City. The annual event celebrates women and men who are advancing New York’s building and construction industry through mentoring, advocacy and leadership.

Honoring Emerging and Established Leaders

Elizabeth Lisk, PE, and Nicole Quinlan, PE, received Next Generation of Women Builders awards, recognizing rising professionals who are shaping the industry’s future. Lisa Pompei and Clare Phillips, PE, LEED® AP BD+C, were honored as Outstanding Women for their leadership, mentorship, and long-term contributions to the built environment.

“These honorees exemplify the vision, dedication and collaboration that define STV,” said Lauren Alger, PE, vice president and national director of sustainable design at STV and a WBC board member. “Their work not only elevates the projects they support, but also inspires others – especially the next generation – to make meaningful contributions to our communities.”

Celebrating Individual Excellence

• Elizabeth Lisk, a structural engineer in STV’s Buildings team, has supported major infrastructure and resilience projects, including the Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center and Con Edison substation upgrades. A national ENR-ACE Outstanding Mentor, she has dedicated more than a decade to the ACE Mentor Program, guiding future designers and builders.
• Nicole Quinlan, a senior associate and track engineer for STV’s transportation team in New York, has managed multidisciplinary teams on complex rail projects for Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), and the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Her leadership on the Glassboro-Camden Line and other regional initiatives underscores her ability to deliver safe, efficient and community-focused transit solutions.
• Lisa Pompei, marketing director for STV’s Transportation North team, brings more than 30 years of experience in strategic marketing, client relations and pursuit management. A member of Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) and WTS International, she is known for her mentorship and collaborative leadership, helping to shape the next generation of AEC marketing professionals.
• Clare Phillips, senior mechanical engineer for the Buildings team, has more than 25 years of experience leading multidisciplinary MEP teams for large-scale projects such as the Second Avenue Subway extension and New York City Transit bus depot upgrades. Her focus on sustainable and energy-efficient design continues to advance the region’s transit infrastructure.

WBC Recognizes MTA Accessibility Program

In addition to recognizing individual honorees, the WBC presented the MTA with the Notable Public Project Award for the agency’s ADA Accessibility Program, which is improving access across New York City’s subway system. STV is proud to have led design efforts for several stations as part of this transformative initiative, which is expanding accessibility, mobility, and equity for riders across the five boroughs.