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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

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

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

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

Discover how the 2023 LEAP TA Construction Conference will empower HR leaders to connect the right people with the right opportunities and establish a pipeline of future candidates in the construction industry. In this episode, we welcome Jemma Boon and Georgia Pink from the LEAP HR team to share their insights on how the construction industry can tackle the talent imbalance through their upcoming conference, LEAP TA: Construction 2023. With over 30 successful events under their belt, Jemma and Georgia have the expertise and knowledge to empower HR leaders to make a positive impact on their or ..read more

Welcome to the Construction DEI Talks podcast, your go-to source for exploring diversity, equity, and inclusion as they pertain to the construction industry. Hosts Jorge Quezada, Stephanie Roldan, and Aby Combs bring you the latest conversations with experts, providing insightful and valuable perspectives on how to create a stronger, more equitable industry for all. In this episode, Jorge and Aby speak with guest Dr. Sally Spencer Thomas, a renowned clinical psychologist, mental health advocate, and suicide loss survivor. Dr. Thomas shares her personal experiences and professional expertise, e ..read more

In this episode, Rosendin's SVP Angie Hart discusses her fantastic career in construction, equity in the workplace, and how to look for potential growth in employees ..read more

In this episode, James McGibney shares his views on allyship for women in construction and what he’s been up to lately. James is the Senior Director of Cybersecurity and Compliance at Rosendin, where he has been for 9 years. His primary role is to keep hackers out of the Rosendin environment and keep employees safe internally ..read more

In this episode, we hear from Chris Wilke, CEO of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). Chris shares his views on diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Hispanic community, and SHPE as a valuable organization to create opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM ..read more