A group of passionate professionals from the Seattle-area AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) LGBTQIA+ community and allies came together to create a space for celebration, connection, and advocacy. United by a shared vision of fostering inclusivity and awareness in their field, the founding members of Build With Pride Seattle embarked on a mission to amplify their voices and pave the way for a more diverse and welcoming AEC landscape. Contact us if you'd like to participate in the planning!
The Build with Pride Seattle Mission: Our mission is to create a supportive network for LGBTQIA+ professionals and their allies in fields related to construction, architecture, and engineering to build community, celebrate allyship, and provide career enhancement opportunities.
Our Leadership Team:
Kabri Lehrman-Schmid She / Her Superintendent
Eliot Hills He / Him Sr. Project Engineer
Courtney Wise She / Her Sr. Marketing Manager
Garett Larivee He / Him Business Development
Our Current Committee Members:
Paul Pendergast He / Him Communications Director
Kim Scavotto They/Them/She/Her Account Coordinator
Ryan Ames He / Him Sr. Vice President
Lily Iftner She / Her Quality Control Manager
Sairose McCormack She / They Pre-Apprenticeship Instructor
AJ Whetten She/They Marketing Specialist
Sam Segui He / Him Project Manager
Vicky Biyo She / Her Executive Assistant
Abbas Rachaman He / Him Sr. Associate, Interior Design