Anna Encarnacion Pina

Anna Encarnacion Pina is a researcher affiliated with the University of Reading, focusing on gender diversity and inclusivity in the construction industry. Her work investigates the experiences of women owner-managers in small construction firms, with an emphasis on self-concepts related to career progression, leadership roles, and business ownership through narrative inquiry and social identity frameworks.

• Management of Small Construction Firms
• Self-building
• Digitalisation
• Academia-industry Engagement
• Gender Issues in Construction

She holds a BSc in Civil Engineering from the University Pedro Henriquez Ureña (Dominican Republic) and dual MSc degrees in International Project Management from Glasgow Caledonian University and the Polytechnic University of Madrid. With over 12 years of experience as a construction project manager, her research bridges academic insights and industry practices.