Researches and recommends ways to promote inclusive behaviors and take meaningful action to overcome historically negative impacts on underrepresented populations in the workplace.
DEI Council
Committee Leads
Laurie Johnston
Co-chair
Tricia Ruby
Co-Chair
LGBTQ+ & Allies Resource Group
A resource for Degenkolb LGBTQ+ employees and their allies advocating for inclusive, diverse, safe, and equitable policies and practices regardless of people’s sexual orientation, gender, identity, or expression.
Committee Leads
Andres Acosta
Co-Chair
Kate Worcester
Co-Chair
Claudia Zapata-Kraft
Co-Chair
Wellness Committee
Promotes mental and physical wellness through initiatives and events. This includes providing healthy snacks in the office, organizing an annual pedometer competition, offering access to a meditation app, and supplying employees with wellness tips and resources. The Committee defines wellness as the lifelong practice of making the best choices for a person’s optimal health and well-being.
Committee Leads
Hagen Tam
Chair
Sustainable Workplace Committees
Seeks to establish and maintain Degenkolb as a firm that practices sustainability within its workplaces.
Committee Leads
Clare Cummins
Chair
Women’s Resource Group
To cultivate an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees have the opportunity to achieve their professional development goals. Through mentorship, collaboration, and cross-office connections, strive to build a strong community driving meaningful improvements in company practices. Our focus is on enhancing recruitment, engagement, retention, and advancement opportunities for all, with a commitment to supporting gender equity across the firm.
Committee Leads
Valentina Couse-Baker
Co-facilitator
Claire Killian
Co-facilitator
Applied Technology Team
To establish and maintain Degenkolb as an innovative structural engineering firm with respect to sustainable design. The Committee achieves this by disseminating information from internal research and external committees to Degenkolb employees, the design professional community, and clients/owners.
Committee Leads
InSung Kim
Director
Coders Group
Positions the firm on the cutting edge of emerging technologies in the AEC industry and beyond. Improves company workflows through automation and optimization of processes.
Committee Leads
Daniel Gaspar
Co-Chair
David Martin
Co-Chair
Mass Timber Committee
Dedicated resource, providing support, guidance, and a network of experts for mass timber projects company-wide, ultimately advancing our position as leaders in this sustainable and dynamic field.
Committee Leads
Corey Beck
Chair
Kyle Steuck
Vice Chair
Project Management Tools Committee
Review and advise on tools and technology needed for project management and organizing/accessing project data/files in an efficient, effective, and consistent manner company-wide.
Committee Leads
Kirk Johnston
Chair
Quality Committee
Review and advise on tools and technology needed for project management and organizing/accessing project data/files in an efficient, effective, and consistent manner company-wide.
Committee Leads
Bruce Burt
Co-Chair
Roger Parra
Co-Chair
Sustainable Design Commitee
Establish and maintain Degenkolb as an innovative structural engineering firm with respect to sustainable design. The Committee achieves this by disseminating information from internal research and external committees to Degenkolb employees, the design professional community, and clients/owners. The Committee takes an active role in developing company-wide expertise and project standards related to sustainable design, in assisting in the delivery of projects, and in tracking and reducing environmental impacts of projects. The Committee manages Degenkolb’s involvement in the SE 2050 Commitment.
Committee Leads
Elena Good
Chair
