S3 E4 - Construction Inclusion Week with Stacee Barkley, DPR Construction
Construction DEI Talks
by Aby Combs, Jorge Quezada, Stephanie Roldan
5M ago
The podcast episode discusses the origins, goals, and impact of Construction Inclusion Week, with DPR Construction’s Stacee Barkley emphasizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the construction industry. • Origins of Construction Inclusion Week: Construction Inclusion Week was founded by a group of contractors in 2020 to harness collective efforts for meaningful change in diversity, equity, and inclusion within the industry. • Impact of Social Movements: The murder of George Floyd and the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated conversations around social change, leading to the crea ..read more
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S3 E2 - Breakout: Women in Construction with Clark Construction
Construction DEI Talks
by Aby Combs, Jorge Quezada, Stephanie Roldan
6M ago
"Breakout: Women in Construction with Clark Construction" Join us on the latest episode of the Construction DEI Talks podcast, where we delve into the heart of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the construction industry. This episode, titled "Breakout: Women in Construction with Clark Construction," features the inspiring stories of KK Clark, Taryn Swopes, and Aliya Popatia from Clark Construction. These trailblazing women share their personal journeys, and the strides Clark Construction has made in amplifying women in leadership over the past five years. Discover how Clark Construction ..read more
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S3 E1 - Keynote: Marie Beecham
Construction DEI Talks
by Aby Combs, Jorge Quezada, Stephanie Roldan
7M ago
In this episode, we are honored to have Marie Beecham as our keynote speaker. Marie opens up about her personal journey as a Black woman growing up in a predominantly white city and the continuous feeling of being different. She discusses her experiences in college and beyond, emphasizing the importance of creating an environment where women, people of color, and other minorities do not have to think about their differences. Marie identifies the construction industry's successes and areas needing improvement in diversification. She stresses that true inclusion goes beyond PowerPoints and memor ..read more
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Season 3 Launch: Building an Inclusive Future
Construction DEI Talks
by Aby Combs, Jorge Quezada, Stephanie Roldan
8M ago
Title: Building an Inclusive Future - Season 3 Launch Hosts: • Aby Combs, Inclusive Diversity Program Manager at Granite Construction • Stephanie Roldan, Vice President of Learning and Development at Rosendin • Jorge Quesada, Chief Diversity Officer at Granite Construction In This Season: Join us for an insightful journey into the world of construction Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with the third season of Construction DEI Talks. This season is all about the “Construction DEI Conference,” where we aim to build an inclusive future. Get ready for a series of conference keynotes, breakout sessi ..read more
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S3 - Intro / Outro & Season 3 Opening
Construction DEI Talks
by Aby Combs, Jorge Quezada, Stephanie Roldan
11M ago
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Season 2 The Wrap Up
Construction DEI Talks
by Aby Combs, Jorge Quezada, Stephanie Roldan
1y ago
The host review season 2, DEI landscape and whats to come in season 3 ..read more
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Getting into the Passing Lane with Stephanie Roldan
Construction DEI Talks
by Aby Combs, Jorge Quezada, Stephanie Roldan
1y ago
Welcome to the Construction DEI Talks podcast, where we dive into diversity, equity, and inclusion as they relate to the construction industry. Co-hosts Jorge Quezada, Vice President of Inclusive Diversity at Granite Construction, Stephanie Roldan and Te'Osha Baker-Bunch of Rosendin, and Aby Combs, Inclusive Diversity Business Partner at Granite Construction, bring new conversations with subject matter experts and discuss how we can make our industry better and stronger. Today’s episode looks a little bit different as we listen to a live recording of Stephanie’s recent speaking opportunity. I ..read more
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S2 E10 - Empowering Women in Construction: Red Shoe Movement's Impactful Strategies with Mariela Dabbah
Construction DEI Talks
by Aby Combs, Jorge Quezada, Stephanie Roldan
1y ago
Welcome to the Construction DEI Talks podcast, a show dedicated to exploring diversity, equity, and inclusion within the construction industry. Join us as co-hosts Jorge Quezada, Stephanie Roldan, and Aby Combs engage in insightful conversations with industry experts, discussing ways to improve and strengthen our field. In this episode, Aby and Jorge have an inspiring conversation with Mariella Dabbah, Founder and CEO of the Red Shoe Movement—a global community of professionals committed to supporting women's career success through peer and leadership development. Mariella shares her personal ..read more
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S2 Ep9 - Transforming Construction through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Conversation with WSDOT Roger Millar
Construction DEI Talks
by Aby Combs, Jorge Quezada, Stephanie Roldan
1y ago
Welcome to the Construction DEI Talks podcast, where we explore the crucial topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion as they pertain to the construction industry. In this episode, our co-hosts Jorge Quezada, Vice President of Inclusive Diversity at Granite Construction, and Stephanie Roldan, Director of Lean Culture at Rosendin, engage in a thought-provoking conversation with the esteemed guest, Roger Millar, Secretary of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Roger, an experienced land use and transportation engineer, planner, and program manager, is renowned for his inn ..read more
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S2 Ep8 - Passion for Improving Workforce Health in the Construction Industry with Kabri Lehrman-Schmid
Construction DEI Talks
by Aby Combs, Jorge Quezada, Stephanie Roldan
1y ago
Kabri Lehrman-Schmid has established herself as a highly skilled and competent general contractor. Her $1.9B portfolio is a testament to her diverse skill set and management competencies across all project phases. She has led transportation and higher education projects with progressive delivery models, demonstrating her ability to navigate complex projects effectively. However, Kabri's passion extends beyond project management. She has built a reputation for establishing higher expectations for the performance and role of a general contractor. Her efforts to influence the industry have focuse ..read more
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