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Connection, Advocacy, and Support

Connection, Advocacy, and Support

As a third-generation woman in construction, I often think about the generations of women in my family who built successful careers in this industry without a resource like NAWIC. They forged their own paths through resilience and determination, often without clear opportunities for mentorship, leadership, or connection. I’m passionate about ensuring NAWIC is no longer one of the industry’s best-kept secrets. NAWIC provides a fast track to professional growth, leadership development, and meaningful impact—connecting women with the relationships, resources, and opportunities to accelerate their careers and help shape the future of construction.

-Ambre Schaffer, Director

Northeast Region Spring 2025 Plymouth Harbor
The Northeast Region is defined by more than strong leaders—it's defined by strong character. There is a genuine sense of integrity, authenticity, and mutual respect that exists across our chapters, creating an environment where women are encouraged to grow, lead, and succeed. That spirit of collaboration, trust, and servant leadership not only strengthens our region—it creates lasting impact throughout NAWIC and the construction industry as a whole.

Join Us for the Business Relationships and Lasting Connections

One of the greatest benefits of leadership is the opportunity to create impact beyond your own role. Whether in the workplace or through NAWIC, leadership provides a platform to influence positive change, develop future leaders, and help shape the culture and direction of our industry. The most rewarding part isn’t what leadership does for you—it’s what it allows you to do for others.

Join Us for Regional Conferences: Spring & Fall

Connect, Learn, and Lead at Our Regional Events

While most chapters get together monthly, as a region we gather two times a year. Once in the fall to kick off the NAWIC year and once again in the spring. Both events planned by our Region Director, her committee & the host chapter. Together they team up to create an agenda of professional development & education, NAWIC related updates and offer amazing networking and team building opportunities.

Ambre Schaffer

Associated Builders & Contractors, Greater Baltimore

Northeast Region Director

Ambre Schaffer is a third-generation construction professional, industry advocate, and relationship-builder serving as Director of Membership for ABC Greater Baltimore and Northeast Region Director for NAWIC.

With more than two decades in the construction industry, Ambre’s passion for the profession was shaped by generations of family members who built careers in the trades and heavy civil construction. Influenced by her grandmother’s example, she developed an early appreciation for the people, grit, and purpose behind the industry.

Throughout her career, Ambre has leveraged her background in operations, marketing, business development, and association leadership to strengthen industry relationships, drive member engagement, and create opportunities for professional growth. She previously served as President of NAWIC Baltimore Chapter 135 and remains a passionate advocate for women in construction.

Guided by the women who paved the way before her and committed to opening doors for those who follow, Ambre is dedicated to advancing the construction industry through leadership, mentorship, and meaningful connection. She believes the future of construction is built not only by the projects we complete, but by the leaders we develop along the way.