it is shaping up to be one that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive, where anyone that wants to be a part of it will feel like they belong. So once again, it is my honor to introduce to you the 2023 ElevateHER® projects and the team members: 2023 Cohort Projects
HostAgE Crisis , presented by Emily Havelka and Laura Morton, highlights the impact of liquidity issues at many AEC firms. By increasing fees and/or ensuring prompt payment, firms can stay liquid and profitable – allowing them to attract, maintain, and train top talent and restore the pride and dynamism of the industry. MentHERship , presented by Amy Kunselman, Andrea Narendorf, Carmen Pemsler, Jessica Bazán, Lalitha Benjaram, Shelby Harvey, and Stephanie Putzke, continues the work from one of the 2021 ElevateHER® project teams, and offers a framework for firms and organizations to implement a successful mentorship program.
PromoteHER , presented by Adrienne Taylor, Amanda Thomas, Kara Koenig, Laci Budd, and M. Jackie Chang, established that one way to retain women and minorities in the AEC industry is by ensuring equitable advancement opportunities. The team is creating a readily accessible hub of resources and framework to help track professional skill sets and achievements. TeacHER2.0 , presented by Amanda Roehl, Chad Coldiron, and Kellie Delaney, expands on the effort by 2022 ElevateHER® project teams, and leverages the collective powers of public libraries to distribute materials that will help expose AEC career paths to children at an early stage.
TransformUS , presented by Alejandra Ruiz, Alicia Albini, and Katie Fitzpatrick, asserts that a growth mindset is key to implementing DEI initiatives and improving recruitment, retention, and culture at AEC organizations. They will share their research and a framework that change agents can leverage to gain buy-in from firm leaders. Much gratitude and appreciation for the following ElevateHER alumni advisors who have stayed on to offer continued guidance and assistance to the 2023 cohort: Carrie Casillas, Dathan Gaskill, Dawn Kopecky, Emily Waldenmeyer, Jennifer Ridd, Karen Purcell, Laurel Stone, Lisa Huddleston, Maryanne Wachter, Mickey Garcia, Misela Gonzalez-Vandewalle, and Stephanie Teetes.
SHIRLEY CHE is director of field marketing, learning, and ElevateHER® at Zweig Group. Resourceful and forever curious, Shirley is a data-oriented creative with a passion for connecting communities to resources. She joined Zweig Group as Marketing Manager in 2021. Contact her at sche@zweiggroup.com .
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