Irish Horsey

Dr. Irish Horsey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction Management at Kennesaw State University (KSU), where she founded the Kennesaw Women in Construction (KWIC) organization. She served as Interim Department Chair from 2020 to 2022, driving departmental growth and advancement. A Georgia native with nearly 20 years of industry experience, she has held leadership roles in program management, project management, real estate, and business development within the AEC sector at firms like Skanska USA, CBRE/Heery, and Parsons Corporation.

• Ph.D., Building Construction, Georgia Institute of Technology
• M.B.A., Keller Graduate School of Management
• B.S., Construction Science and Management, Tuskegee University

Her research focuses on the education and training of underrepresented groups in construction, aiming to enhance project efficiency and diversify industry leadership. She emphasizes the underutilized role of studying women and people of color in construction history and their impact on future advancements through technology and diversity initiatives.

• Construction technology and disadvantaged business enterprises
• Resilient built environment and underrepresented populations
• Primary/secondary education construction programs
• Underrepresented contractor education
• Government contracting
• Joint venture partnerships
• Real estate development

Dr. Horsey has received numerous accolades, including recognition as one of Georgia’s 50 Most Notable Women in Engineering. She teaches courses such as CM 1000 (Orientation to Construction Management), CM 2000 (Construction Graphics), CM 4560 (Construction Project Management), CM 4710 (Construction Safety), and CM 4760 (Construction and Property Law).