WICI – Strategic Advisor Announcement

With extensive experience in strategy development, governance, gender equality, and human rights, Amy will play a pivotal role in shaping the next phase of WICI’s growth. In her voluntary, non-executive capacity, Amy will work alongside the WICI team to formalise the organisation’s structures, expand its strategic impact, and build sustainable programmes to support women across the construction sector.

Currently an Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Partner at a major international construction and engineering company, Amy brings valuable industry insight into the challenges and opportunities facing women in construction today. Prior to moving into the construction sector, Amy spent over a decade in the legal industry, advising companies, charities, and social enterprises on corporate governance, employment, and equality matters. She also advocated for marginalised individuals through her human rights and pro bono legal work, helping to advance access to education, employment, and justice.

A passionate champion for gender equality, Amy has spent years mentoring women at all stages of their careers and is the author of See It, Be It: Twenty Irish Women, Twenty Inspiring Stories – a book created to raise awareness, celebrate women's achievements, and support charitable causes across Ireland.

In her role with WICI, Amy will:

• support WICI’s establishment as a formal social enterprise;

• assist with the development of a strategic plan to guide WICI’s growth over the next 3–5 years;

• strengthen WICI’s governance structures and stakeholder engagement;

• work with WICI to create new member programmes, offerings, and opportunities for women in the sector; and

• help drive greater gender representation, visibility, and support for women in construction. 

Speaking on her appointment, Amy said:

"I am honoured to support Women in Construction Ireland as a Strategic Advisor.

Having experienced first-hand the realities of working in construction, I am deeply committed to advancing gender equality and supporting women to not just enter the sector, but to thrive and lead within it.

I am excited to help build the structures and strategies that will enable WICI to grow its impact, strengthen its community, and drive systemic change for women across Ireland’s construction industry.

The future is hers - let’s build it together!"

Joanne White, Founder of WICI, said:

"I’m absolutely delighted to welcome Amy on board with WICI as a Strategic Advisor. While I’m deeply passionate about many things—especially supporting women in construction—I can admit that business strategy isn’t my strongest suit. That’s why having Amy with us is such a powerful step forward. Her expertise will help take WICI from strength to strength, enabling us to support even more women and companies in Ireland’s construction industry."