Palmina Whelan
Capital Program Director
The New Terminal One at JFK

Palmina Whelan has successfully managed over $6 billion in capital programs at major aviation hubs including New York John F. Kennedy and Dallas-Fort Worth. With more than 25 years of experience, she brings significant expertise in overseeing complex aviation and infrastructure projects and a strong track record in collaborating with a myriad of stakeholders to deliver successful programs. As Capital Program Director of The New Terminal One at JFK, she leads the planning, design and construction management of a new $9.5 billion international terminal, the nation's largest single-asset project financing. Palmina is a prominent advocate for the construction industry and for the advancement of women in infrastructure. She serves on the boards of the Construction Management Association of America and the Women Builders Council.