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.