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Talent acquisition leader. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) champion. Recognized speaker at industry events. Florist. Board Member of the Feel Your Boobies Foundation. Masai Lawson wears many hats and does so with passion and pride. Always striving to improve her skill set and the culture at Gannett Fleming, the Drexel University graduate is planning to complete a DE&I certificate program with Cornell University as well as a DE&I-focused program through Yale School of Management. We asked Masai a few questions to get to know her. Check it out!

Masai Lawson - Gannett Fleming
Gannett Fleming’s Diversity & Inclusion Steering Committee is proud to introduce Lift Every Voice, a video series to celebrate the diversity that strengthens and energizes Gannett Fleming every day. To kick off the program, our employees reflected on Black History Month, which seeks to acknowledge the excellence of Black people, instill pride in the Black community, and educate us all about the injustices faced by Black people historically and in today’s world.
Lift Every Voice - Black History Month
An ecological research project in high school is the spark that ignited a lifelong interest in environmental science for Rob Scrafford, PE, PMP, F.SAME. Fast forward to today, and his passion continues as he leads natural resource investigations, water resources assessments, large-scale site remediation projects, and has restored more than 20 miles of stream and acres of wetlands. An area manager for Maryland and Virginia in our Earth Sciences Corporate Business Group, Rob is a graduate of Bucknell University and The Johns Hopkins University, and recently became a member of the Society of American Military Engineers Academy of Fellows! We asked Rob a few questions to get to know him. Check it out!

Rob Scrafford, PE, PMP, F.SAME, ENV SP - Gannett Fleming
A lifelong passion for health and safety. That’s what Toronto native Nancy Haldane brought to Gannett Fleming when she joined the Construction Services team in early 2020 as corporate health and safety manager. With more than 25 years of experience under her belt, she helps align the firm’s robust safety policies and procedures with Canadian regulations. We asked Nancy a few questions to get to know her. Check it out!

Nancy Haldane - Gannett Fleming
Today, we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy as a civil rights activist. He raised our country's consciousness on becoming a more racially just society, and his teachings focused on justice, struggle, love, and peaceful resistance. Our country, and indeed the world, is a better place because of Dr. King's work. Over the past several months, our CEO Robert Scaer, P.E., and board of directors have taken the time to reflect and fully understand that words are not enough. Commitment and action are needed, and Gannett Fleming is committed to making investments to improve connection and contribute in ways that have a lasting impact on our communities. Internally, we will continue to build awareness and educate on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Read more about diversity and inclusion at Gannett Fleming: https://www.gannettfleming.com/inclusion

Today, we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy as a civil rights activist. He raised our country's consciousness on becoming a more racially just society, and his teachings focused on justice, struggle, love, and peaceful resistance. Our country, and indeed the world, is a better place because of Dr. King's work. Over the past several months, our CEO Robert Scaer, P.E., and board of directors have taken the time to reflect and fully understand that words are not enough. Commitment and action are needed, and Gannett Fleming is committed to making investments to improve connection and contribute in ways that have a lasting impact on our communities. Internally, we will continue to build awareness and educate on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Read more about diversity and inclusion at Gannett Fleming: https://www.gannettfleming.com/inclusion
In 2020, you’ve likely joined more video calls than you’d care to admit. Our team is excited to invite you to one more, and we promise it’s a pitch-perfect way to close out the year. Happy holidays from Gannett Fleming – we hope 2021 hits all the right notes for you and your family. #happyholidays #engineering #joinourjourney
Gannett Fleming's Holiday Video Sure to Strike a Chord
Now Hiring Construction Management Professionals! Gannett Fleming is a key strategic partner with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), providing construction management support services to enable growth for their capital infrastructure. We are actively recruiting construction professionals for opportunities contributing to the rehabilitation and expansion of TTC's existing facilities. Current openings include: • Construction Engineer • Construction Inspector • Construction Coordinator Deadline to apply: June 16. Forward all resumes to careers@gfnet.com. Click below to view job opportunities!

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While many of us have been quarantined at home, our teammates have been on-site at infrastructure projects across the country, making sure our communities are safe. From transit stations to drinking water, from bridges to construction sites, from protecting the environment to keeping us safe and informed, our colleagues have been keeping America’s infrastructure safe throughout #COVID19. Thank you for all the work that you do! #ThankYou #JoinOurJourney
Thank You to the Field Workers
Tune in to this #podcast as engineer Aimee Corn, PE, discusses structural analysis using finite element modeling and hydropower dam inspections. She also offers actionable career advice about goal setting, communicating well in a technical field, and important tips on overcoming failure in your engineering career. No matter your area of expertise, there’s something for every professional in this recent Engineering Management Institute podcast. https://bit.ly/2Rwh3ez

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Demonstrating our core values of community involvement and inclusion, Michael L Holder, PE, recently received the WTS NC Triangle Chapter’s 2020 Member of the Year Award. “Our chapter is grateful for the tremendous work Mike has been doing to increase the awareness of WTS in the business community and supporting and advancing women,” said Taruna Tayal, WTS NC Triangle president. Learn more about Mike’s accomplishments.

Gannett Fleming on LinkedIn: Supporting and Advancing Women in Business | 36 comments