Espousal Strategies, LLC

We hope to see you in Philadelphia for Mpact Transit + Community! You won't want to miss a presentation on workforce equity featuring Parametrix Director of DEI, Elisa T. Young, J.D., C.D.E, alongside Lauren E. McGowan of LISC Puget Sound, Amira Beasley of King County, WA, and moderated by Johnell Bell of Espousal Strategies, LLC Parametrix is a proud Mpact partner and our own Daryl Wendle and Ryan Farncomb serve on the steering committee. Get more info here: https://lnkd.in/g7tzxBH8

“COMTO, we need you now more than ever.” – A call to action by Acting Under Secretary of Transportation Christopher C. at a transportation briefing with our federal partners at The White House. COMTO Headquarters had the pleasure of hosting?nearly 100?members, from across North America, for an engaging tour and exclusive briefing at the White House. We left informed, inspired and ready for the road ahead. #COMTO #TransportationEquity #AViewFromTheHill #COMTOproud?#Leadership

"Equity isn’t just a lens to apply or advisory group to convene, it must be embedded at every stage of project delivery. Economic conditions might require value engineering, but how can you do it without engineering out your values?" In this blog post by Johnell Bell from Espousal Strategies, LLC, navigate how to build projects that reflect community values and generate shared prosperity. Thank you, Johnell, for sharing this expertise with us! https://lnkd.in/gWdfPn5w

The Equity in Infrastructure Project (EIP) continues to build momentum behind our mission to build generational wealth and reduce the racial wealth gap by improving public infrastructure contracting practices to create more prime, joint venture and equity contracting opportunities for Historically Underutilized Businesses (#HUBs). Yesterday, EIP Co-Chairs Phil Washington, John D. Porcari, and Rick Jacobs, welcomed six new signatories of the #EIPPledge: King County, WA, City of Seattle, Sound Transit, Port of Seattle, Community Transit, and Hill International, Inc. These new partners are committed to advancing equity in infrastructure and transportation, ensuring that our communities are uplifted through inclusive and fair opportunities. Thank you King County Executive Dow Constantine, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, Sound Transit CEO Goran Sparrman, Port of Seattle Executive Director Stephen P. Metruck, Community Transit CEO Ric Ilgenfritz, and Hill International President Mike Smith for your leadership and dedication! Our celebration was further enriched by the powerful insights shared by Federal Transit Administration Acting Administrator Veronica Vanterpool, Washington State Department of Transportation Secretary Roger Millar, Sound Transit Deputy CEO Terri Mestas, Advisory Council Chair and HNTB Corporate President for Mobility and Infrastructure Equity Diana C. Mendes, AICP, and Commissioner Toshiko Grace Hasegawa, Vice President of the Port of Seattle Commission. We were also honored to have previous signatories join us in the Joni Earl Great Hall to celebrate this momentous occasion. Thank you to HNTB Chairman & CEO Robert Slimp; Advisory Council Member and STV President & CEO Gregory Kelly; AECOM's Senior Vice President and Regional Business Line Leader for Transportation, Andrew Liu, Lochner Northwest Region Director Marvin Thomas; WSP in the U.S. Senior Vice President Stuart Sunshine; TYLin Americas Aviation Sector Leader Peter Aarons; and Turner Construction Company Senior Vice President Chris Killian, for contributing to this vibrant atmosphere of the signing! #EquityinInfrastructure | #MakingCommunitiesBetter