The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey

What are the challenges of implementing integrated project delivery in healthcare design and construction? How can we promote diversity within the real estate and construction industry? Victoria Navarro shared her experience, on my Podcast, working with renowned architects like Alfred Caldwell and Bertrand Goldberg in Chicago. She also shares her journey as a first-generation Filipino American and a highly influential woman in the industry.

Victoria is a healthcare design and construction executive with 25 years of leadership experience. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology and an MBA in Healthcare Management from Loyola University of Chicago.

Victoria is currently serving as the System Vice President of the Design & Construction Center of Excellence at AdventHealth. She oversees the planning, aligning, and monitoring of the design and construction functions of the company.

Victoria's extensive career includes strategic oversight of healthcare capital projects, totaling over $3 billion in value. She spearheaded the first LEED Healthcare Gold Certified hospital project in the Midwest.

Beyond her professional achievements, Victoria is a dedicated advocate, contributing to various boards. She is a recipient of the Lean Construction Institute Chicago Community of Practice’s 3rd Annual Bob Krier Award, and the 2020 Milwaukee Business Journal Women of Influence Award, among others.

Listen to Victoria's insights on "The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey" in your favorite podcast app.

In this episode:

Introduction (1:40)

Transition from civil engineering to architecture (4:40)

Experience working for renowned architects in Chicago (7:00)

Impact of motherhood on career trajectory (9:30)

Pursuing an MBA while working full-time (17:00)

Implementing integrated project delivery in healthcare (21:00)

Mentoring and promoting diversity in the industry (30:00)

Owning one's purpose (32:00)

Final thoughts (35:30)

Connect with Joe:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-havey-cem-leed-ap/

Connect with Victoria:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-navarro-mba-hcm-1461a795/

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