NAWIC Today Jan. Feb.: Meet the Committees

Meet the DE&I Committee Chair Gerri Harris and Co-Chair Sharon Hidalgo.

Harris has served in the construction industry for over 25 years. She is known as a woman whose passion, purpose, and pursuit of advocating for women and people of color to succeed and prosper in the construction industry is unwavering. She is currently the area director of economic

inclusion and community affairs for Gilbane Building Company. Harris is a member of Chicago Metro Chapter #325 and the National Association of Black Women in Construction. Harris is an original member of the NAWIC DE&I Task Force, later named the MOSAIC, which provides oversight of the DE&I Committee.

Hidalgo serves as vice president of new client acquisition responsible for business development and client expansion at Segal. Hidalgo is a member of NAWIC

Chicago Metro Chapter #325, the National Association of Black Women in Construction and AGC Chicagoland. She is also a member of the National Association of African Americans in human resources and has served as a global vice president of human resources. Hidalgo also serves on the board of Changing Worlds, a nonprofit that promotes cross cultural understanding through oral history, arts and educational programs Call to Action We are calling all NAWIC members whose hearts and minds are convicted in making a positive impact to fostering a culture of belonging in NAWIC to join us along this journey. Upcoming Event Living Out My Dream: Bridget Booker's Story Join our discussion with Iron Tradeswomen and Foreman Bridget Booker to hear her inspirational story that led to advancements in maternity leave benefits.

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