It’s no secret that like many other professions, the architecture, engineering and construction industries are predominantly made up of male workers. But more women are stepping into leadership roles in these industries, thanks in part to programs put in place to encourage girls to pursue STEM-related fields and companies making conscious efforts to be more inclusive in the hiring process.
Arkansas Money & Politics is proud to showcase some of the prominent women of AEC in Arkansas. These professionals have used their elevated designing, planning and building skills to shatter the glass ceilings in their respective industries and replace them with a solid foundation for future female leaders.
Natalie Rogers, PE, CFM
Water Resources Team Leader and Project Manager
Halff, Little Rock
Natalie Rogers wears many hats, and she wears them well. As the water resources team lead and project manager at Halff, she’s the driving force behind a team of professionals who work out of Little Rock and Bentonville offices. Her passion for civil engineering led her to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from Arkansas State University in 2010 and a Master of Science degree from Mississippi State University in 2013. Natalie’s professional excellence extends far beyond her academic achievements. She holds the title of a registered professional engineer in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi and is a certified floodplain manager. As a water resources engineer at Halff, she manages an array of projects, specializing in developing and applying hydrologic and hydraulic models. These models are pivotal in FEMA floodplain studies, dam breach analysis, inundation mapping, emergency action plan development and public outreach. Rogers is more than just an engineer. She’s a community education and outreach champion, proudly serving as the chair of the Arkansas Floodplain Management Association. Through her involvement with AFMA, she promotes flood awareness and effective flood damage abatement by emphasizing education and sustainable mitigation actions.
