We Knock Barriers Down to Build You Up
Robin Thorne, Founder & Chief DemoChick
Empower, Elevate and Enlighten – Robin Thorne, demolishes barriers for women in construction.
Robin Thorne has carved a path for herself that has been anything but average. Her extraordinary journey has seen her consistently smash down stereotypes and walk a path that few have paved before her. Robin marches to the beat of her own drum, she’s a chemical engineer who went down a non-traditional path to build a career in the construction industry. Today she is the Founder and CEO of CTI, an engineering and specialized construction firm, which has been a multi-million dollar thriving business for over a decade.
She is also the founder of DemoChicks, a non-profit organization that empowers young women to become involved in the construction, engineering, or demolition industries. Her fearlessness to redefine what a woman should traditionally do is admirable and from her success, there are many things we can learn.
Our Mission
To nurture the interest and talents of young women of color in Architecture, Construction, and Engineering through hands-on STEM workshops and mentorship.Put succinctly: We Knock Barriers Down to Build Girls Up.
Our Vision
A future where young women of color are equitably represented and excel in leadership roles across the Architecture, Construction, and Engineering fields.
Our Value Statement
DemoChicks values access and education as a means of “doing well and doing good” and ultimately, achieving a successful life and satisfying career.
DemoChicks Board of Directors
Robin Thorne, CEO
CTI Environmental
Founder of DemoChicks
Dr. Jinny Rhee
Dean, CSULB College of Engineering
Breana Weaver
Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
PCL Construction
Philip Nicolay
Geologist
Donna Skinner
Retired Nonprofit Director
Artist