2025 40 Under 40: Christina Lail, PE, HFDP, 32

Lead Consultant, Mechanical Engineering, WSP; BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Oklahoma

Lail is a strong leader who inspires others by delivering community impact, providing service that exceeds expectations and finding future-forward solutions to every challenge. In eight years with WSP, Lail has transformed from an eager mechanical designer to a seasoned, sought-after lead consultant and project manager on the health care mechanical team. She leads weekly training within the office, bringing junior staff up to speed on the latest in health care trends and code changes. She is a trusted adviser to clients in designing new solutions and overcoming mechanical deficiencies within their existing facilities and manages a team of seven engineers tackling some of the largest health care projects in the country. Lail is also a tireless cheerleader and advocate for her community, colleagues and clients. In 2018, she became an active member of the local chapter of Women in Healthcare and is now serving on the board as treasurer-elect. Lail is also an active member of the ASHRAE PC 170 Temperature and Humidity Breakout Committee. At WSP, Lail was pivotal in starting the intern onboarding volunteering event with Feed My Starving Children and she recently joined the Dallas Independent School District STEM Academy mentor program. In addition to her full-time work and volunteer activities, Lail provides faith-based jewelry to pediatric oncology moms in hospitals, supports local blood drives and fundraises toys for her local children’s hospital. She also enjoys portrait photography, drawing with charcoal and supporting her local sports teams, namely the Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Stars.