Recognition
Awards, honors, and leadership.
Recognition received across architecture, construction management, and sustainable design — from undergraduate honors at UEG (Brazil) and a UN-affiliated mention, through graduate scholarships at Thomas Jefferson University, to current leadership on the AIA Construction Contract Administration Knowledge Community Leadership Group.
01 · International recognition
International recognition
Recognition with international scope — UN-affiliated programs.
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Honourable Mention — ODM Universities Award
United Nations Development Programme (PNUD) and United Nations Volunteer (ONU) · During Bachelor's in Architecture and Urban Planning at UEG, Brazil
Recognition by the UN Development Programme and United Nations Volunteer for university-level work aligned with the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals (Objetivos de Desenvolvimento do Milênio — ODM).
02 · Professional leadership & boards
Professional leadership & boards
Selected to leadership roles within professional organizations across architecture and construction.
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Member, Construction Contract Administration (CCA) Knowledge Community Leadership Group
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) · 2026 – 2030
Appointed to a four-year term (2026–2030) on the AIA's Construction Contract Administration Knowledge Community Leadership Group, contributing to the development of practice standards and guidance for architects working with construction contracts across the United States.
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Sarah introduced as Student Delegate on the PWC Philadelphia Chapter Board alongside two other incoming members. · Source ↗ Student Board Member / Student Delegate, PWC Philadelphia Chapter Board
Professional Women in Construction (PWC) — Philadelphia Chapter · During M.Sc. at Thomas Jefferson University 2022 – 2023
Voted by the PWC Philadelphia Chapter Board in September 2022 to serve as its Student Board Member, and introduced as Student Delegate on the 2023 board, representing graduate students within the chapter's leadership and contributing to programming and outreach.
03 · Honor societies
Honor societies
Membership in selective honor societies for sustained academic and professional achievement.
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Sigma Lambda Chi induction certificate ceremony, Thomas Jefferson University, Spring 2023 — with sponsoring faculty and two fellow inductees. Member, Sigma Lambda Chi International Construction Honor Society
Sigma Lambda Chi (International Honor Society for Construction Management) · Inducted April 2023 (graduate inductee), Thomas Jefferson University
International construction honor society recognizing outstanding students in construction. Inducted in April 2023 as a graduate member.
04 · Industry & team awards
Industry & team awards
Recognition for collaborative delivery within industry employers.
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Nominated, CO+I Team Award (Microsoft, FY25 Q3)
Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation · 2025
Nominated for the quarter's One CO+I Team Award for contributions to the Cloud Operations + Innovation organization during Microsoft fiscal year 2025 Q3, delivered while leading data-center construction-contracts management across 8 concurrent hyperscale builds.
05 · Academic honors
Academic honors
Merit-based recognition during graduate and undergraduate study.
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Excellence in Sustainable Design
Thomas Jefferson University · 2023
Award recognizing graduate-level work in sustainable building design and construction-management research, conferred at the conclusion of the M.Sc. in Sustainable Design and Construction Management program. The thesis — "The Design of a Holistic Community Chemotherapy Infusion Center in Philadelphia, PA" — examined how architectural design facilitates healing, reimagining chemotherapy delivery through biophilic interior elements, healing gardens, and green infrastructure. Featured publicly on the Thomas Jefferson University Sustainable Design student-work showcase.
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Dean's Scholarship
Thomas Jefferson University · During M.Sc. 2021 – 2023
Merit-based scholarship awarded by the Dean's office for graduate study in Sustainable Design and Construction Management.
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CABE Dean's Scholarship
Thomas Jefferson University — College of Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) · During M.Sc. 2021 – 2023
Dean's-level merit scholarship awarded within the College of Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) at Thomas Jefferson University.
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Honor Awards
Universidade Estadual de Goiás (UEG) — Bachelor of Architecture and Urban Planning · During Bachelor 2004 – 2009
Honor recognitions received during undergraduate study in Architecture and Urban Planning at the State University of Goiás (UEG), Brazil.
06 · Competitive scholarships
Competitive scholarships
Scholarships awarded competitively by professional and academic organizations.
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At a CREW Greater Philadelphia chapter event, 2022 — wearing the chapter's 'Sarah Rodovalho · TJU' name badge. CREW Greater Philadelphia College Scholarship
Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Greater Philadelphia · During M.Sc. at Thomas Jefferson University 2021 – 2023
Scholarship awarded by the Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Greater Philadelphia chapter, supporting graduate students pursuing careers in commercial real estate and the built environment.
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PWC Philly Student Spotlight feature following the Fall 2022 Recognition Award. · Source ↗ Student Recognition Award, PWC Philadelphia
Professional Women in Construction (PWC) — Philadelphia Chapter · Fall 2022, during M.Sc. at Thomas Jefferson University
One of four 2022 Student Recognition Award recipients selected by the Philadelphia chapter of Professional Women in Construction (PWC) from 14 applicants across the AEC industry. Cash award + featured chapter-media recognition + one-year PWC student membership, supporting graduate-level women in construction-related studies.