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About Us

The Build with Pride Seattle Mission

Build with Pride Seattle advances the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry by building safe, inclusive career networks. Through community building, allyship, and regional advocacy, our work intentionally supports LGBTQIA+ professionals and their allies while strengthening access to professional resources, meaningful connection, and long-term career success across the industry.

The Founding of Build with Pride Seattle
Build with Pride Seattle was founded by a group of Seattle-area architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals who recognized the need for safer, more connected career pathways for LGBTQIA+ people and their allies. What began as a desire for connection and visibility quickly evolved into a community-driven effort to build trusted networks, share professional resources, and support long-term success in the industry.

Grounded in lived jobsite and office experience, our founders came together to strengthen belonging, celebrate allyship, and advocate for workplaces where people can grow, lead, and stay in AEC. Today, Build with Pride Seattle continues this work through community events, regional partnerships, and industry engagement.

Interested in contributing your time, perspective, or expertise? Contact us to get involved.
[email protected]



Our Leadership Team:

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Kabri Lehrman-Schmid
She / Her
Superintendent
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Eliot Hills
He / Him
Project Manager
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Courtney Wise
She / Her​
​Sr. Marketing Manager
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Garett Larivee
He / Him
Business Development

BWPS Volunteers

​Paul Pendergast
He / Him
Communications Director (2025, 2024)

​Kim Scavotto
They/Them/She/Her
Account Coordinator 
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(2025, 2024)

​Ryan Ames
He / Him
Sr. Vice President 
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(2025, 2024)

​Lily Iftner
She / Her
Quality Control Manager​ (2025, 2024)

Saoirse McCormack
​She / They
 (2025)

Sam Segui
He / Him 
Project Manager (2025, 2024)

​Vicky Biyo
She / Her
​Executive Assistant (2025)

​Abbas Rachaman
He / Him
​Sr. Associate, Interior Design (2025)

 ​Cosette Ellis
She / Her
Social Impact Coordinator 
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(2025, 2024)

​AJ Whetten
She/They
​Marketing Specialist (2025)

​BiBi Vasquez
She / Her
Sr. Project Engineer (2024)

​Bailey Alexander
She / Her
Project Engineer (2024)

You can reach us at [email protected]​
Build With Pride Seattle is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are 100% tax-deductible.
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Built With Pride Scholarship
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    • News & Media
    • Community Resource Page
  • 2026 Events
    • 2026 Past Events
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    • 2025 Louder Together
    • 2024 Resource Rendezvous
    • 2024 Happy Hour
  • Update Me
  • Donate