Allison with team members at the Maternal Center of Excellence in Sierra Leone.

We’re proud to share this High Profile Monthly Women in Construction feature highlighting Allison Adamson, an architect at Build Health International whose work reflects a decade of growth, collaboration, and hands-on experience. The profile explores her journey from intern to licensed architect and her role in shaping complex healthcare projects.

Allison’s contributions to the Maternal Center of Excellence in Sierra Leone are a central focus, where she has supported the project from early design through construction. Her approach emphasizes working closely with communities, understanding how spaces are used, and translating those insights into thoughtful, effective healthcare environments. The feature also highlights the importance of relationship-building across teams, including the women leading construction on site, and the impact of designing spaces that support both care delivery and patient experience.

Read the full feature to learn more about Allison’s perspective and the role of design in strengthening healthcare systems.