September 23, 2025
Virtual
Join us as we discuss women designing and building a future for Girls Inc.
Hear from two dynamic women in architecture and engineering leading an inspiring collaboration with Girls Inc of Omaha. Their project brings together an intentionally women-led team to design and build a new space for Girls Inc—one that reflects the organization’s mission to empower girls to be strong, smart, and bold. We’ll also be joined by Girls Inc of Omaha Executive Director Candias Jones, who will share the vision behind the project and the critical need it addresses.
Megan Jarosz has been a valued team member of Holland Basham Architects (HBA) since 2009 and currently serves as an Associate Partner. With a Master of Architecture from the University of Nebraska and over 22 years of experience, Megan has contributed to a wide range of project types—including early childhood development, higher education, and mixed-use developments, but her true passion lies in community-focused projects.
Megan is deeply committed to the empowerment of women and girls, and she leads by example through her involvement with multiple organizations and non-profits where she champions education, support, collaborative, and inclusivity. In addition to Girls Inc, she is active with the Women’s Fund, CREW, and the Career Explorers program. Notably, her own participation in the Career Explorers program as a young student sparked her initial interest in architecture—a full-circle moment that now fuels her dedication to mentoring the next generation. Megan’s “pay it forward” philosophy is evident in all she does, making her a respected leader, mentor, and advocate for meaningful community engagement.
Known for her exceptional skills in leadership, communication, and project management—including planning, time, risk, cost, and quality management—Megan is frequently entrusted with the firm’s most complex and coordination-intensive projects. Her strategic approach and attention to detail are integral to the continued success of HBA.
Anayeli Martinez Real is a Project Executive for Kiewit Building Group.
She joined Kiewit Building Group in 2007, her first project was renovation of the Lasting Hope Recovery Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Anayeli worked on several different projects and departments throughout her career; Project Management, Project Engineering, Special Projects, Commissioning, InEight, Client Services Group Manager, and was Project Manager for a multi-million-dollar building job in Lincoln, NE prior to becoming a Project Executive. She has 18 years of construction experience in Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona, California, Hawaii, and is currently performing project executive functions on vertical building construction projects in the greater Omaha metro area. As Project Executive, Anayeli ensures budget, schedule, and quality meet or exceed client’s expectations for overall successful projects.
Anayeli graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Engineering with minor in Mathematics from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln (Omaha Campus). She currently serves on the Metropolitan Community College’s (MCC) Foundation Board, MCC Small Business Contractor Academy Volunteer Instructor & Judge, Latino Economic Development Council Board of Director, United Hispanic Contractor Association Board of Director, and
University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) Kiewit Scholars Advisory Board.
Born in Mexico, spent her childhood in California, she now resides in Omaha, Nebraska with her husband, son, daughter, and cockapoo.