Episode
Construction Inclusion Week with Pat Coleman
Oct 25 2023
Join host Daniel “DanO” Oates for an interview with Pat Coleman, the new VP of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (and Belonging) at Alberici Construction Company. Pat shares her journey from growing up in an underserved St. Louis community to becoming the CEO of a nonprofit before joining Alberici.
Learn why Pat’s role in DEI matters and hear her perspectives on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. Pat discusses being on a “listening tour” to understand Alberici’s culture and employees’ experiences.
Additional topics include:
- Mental health & construction
- Getting comfortable with discomfort
- Employee resource groups
- Giving back to the community
- Trends in DEI like moving from reactive to proactive
- Practical tips for increasing belonging at work
Tune in to learn more about Pat’s background, her vision for DEI, and how everyone can find their place in this important work.