2021 Rising Stars in Structural Engineering – Amanda Dean, PE

Senior Associate, Senior Project Manager

Walter P Moore

Houston, Texas

Dean regularly bridges the gap between the architectural and engineering communities by stepping into leadership roles and focusing on collaboration and equity.  A licensed professional engineer, Dean became very active in the Houston architectural community through AIA in 2017 with the founding of Women in Architecture.  Dean’s ability to lead in the community is well demonstrated, and it coincides with her ability to manage mid-to high-rise projects across the US.

Accomplishments:

• JW Marriott Luxury Hotel, Engineer of Record

• Methodist Centennial Hospital Tower, Senior Project Manager

Public/Professional Service: Walter P Moore’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council Co-Chair, Women in Architecture Houston, Houston AIA Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Collective

Education: BS in Civil Engineering, Rutgers University, MS in Civil Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin

See all of the 2021 Rising Stars here.