PromoteHER
» Team Members: Adrienne Taylor, Amanda Thomas, Kara Koenig, Laci Budd, and Maria Jacqueline “Jackie” Chang
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Alumni Advisor: Misela Gonzalez- Vandewalle
Action Plan
Introduction Opportunities for women and minority groups to become leaders and promotion within the AEC industry are lacking at all levels. This can be due to fear of management, misunderstanding of management ’ s awareness or misunderstanding of their own value to the business. The capability of valuing oneself and self-promotion to provide the visibility of their value can lead to professional acknowledgement, praise, a better work life balance, and career advancement. While some people are naturally comfortable with self- promotion, most people need training or tools to realize their confidence to advocate for themselves. To promote equity at all levels, PromoteHER will provide resources to help woman and minority groups realize and identify their personal and professional strengths, as well as provide resources for leadership and manager roles to encourage the removal of stigma and bias from evaluations and promote an equitable mind set. Objectives Together as a team, PromoteHER aims to create an online space filled with a catalog of resources for women, minorities, and leadership to grow professionally and promote equitable opportunities. The website will be an online toolkit that empowers women and minorities to promote their value and advocate for career advancements and recognition. In addition to the website, PromoteHER will also create a journal that will mirror the website and provide a space for individuals to track their professional skillset and value, reflect on their goals and achievements, and determine the next steps for their career. Mission Retain and promote women and minorities in the AEC industry [and their companies rather than feeling like they need to go on their own for recognition and ownership]. Beginning from their internship to retirement.
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