Meet our 2023-2024 Committee Leads
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is a vital component of our association, aiming to foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives fuel innovation to serve our members effectively.
SHARON HIDALGO
COMMITTEE CHAIR
Segal
MERCEDES GAMOR
CO-CHAIR
Prime Electric
ANDREA GIRON
COMMUNICATION LEAD
Neenah Foundry
MEYKIA MITTAG
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT LEAD
Prime Electric
STACY FISHER
EDUCATION LEAD
Herc Rentals Inc
NATALYE JACKSON
COMMUNICATION
CO-LEAD
Hood Construction Company Inc
LISA THIBODEAUX
EDUCATION CO-LEAD
Construction Experts Inc
DE&I COMMITTEE 2023-2024 GOALS
Education Pillar
- Support the DEI certification training program pilot
- Facilitate leadership DEI education training for the national board, chapter presidents, regional directors, chapter DEI ambassadors
- Develop quarterly webinar and blog
- Leverage synergies with national education committee
- Work with national office on social media platforms for DEI committee communications
Communication Pillar
- Leverage synergies with emerging professionals national committee to support women in the trades spotlight series
- Develop a “Women in the Trades” spotlight series communications for the NAWIC publications
- Support all communications for the DEI committee
- Work with National office on social media platforms
Community Engagement Pillar
- Identify two new industry partners and associations to host an joint DEI committee event
- Lead DEI awards, process, DEI annual conference program
2024 DE&I AWARDS
NAWIC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Committee, and our membership are delighted to present an opportunity to acknowledge and amplify key people, partners, and programs, in a countrywide, industry wide, and association-wide call for DEI award nominations. We look forward to presenting the distinguished awardees at Annual Conference.
Contact Us
Email: dei@nawic.org
Committee President – Sharon Hidalgo
Committee Co-Chair – Mercedes Gamor