The Chapter's Inaugural DEI Grant Program Results in Three New Members
Posted by Administrator on Aug. 12, 2021 / Chapter News / Subscribe 0
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the first DEI Membership Grant: Steven Alvarez, Charnelle Hicks, and Jami Roblejo. The Chapter's inaugural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Membership Grant was funded and made possible by this year’s M/W/DBE sponsors, to whom we are extremely grateful: Arora Engineers, KS Engineers, Substance151, and THA Consultants.
Spearheaded by the Chapter’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee, the grant was created to provide outstanding professionals with an opportunity to engage deeply with SMPS Philadelphia as a member, with the $399 annual fee comped for one year. As part of the grant agreement, recipients are asked to commit to volunteer service on a chapter committee. Through their participation, they become eligible to serve on the chapter’s board of directors and further support the Chapter's educational mission and growth. All three recipients will serve on the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, where they will collaborate with the board and committees to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in our programs, events, community outreach, communications, and organizational practices. For more about the grant recipients, read on:
- Steven Alvarez, Marketing Coordinator, KSS Architects
Steven is a trained photographer with a keen eye for graphic design. He uses his background to inform his marketing efforts by marrying concise language with impactful imagery. After 10 years of successful non-profit arts management, Steven made the jump to the A/E/C industry where he has spent the last five years sharpening his skills and crafting winning proposals across multiple business sectors. In August 2020 he joined the marketing team at KSS Architects, where he continues his professional development through creating submissions for new pursuits and awards, spearheading project photography, and providing marketing support across the firm. - Charnelle Hicks, President, CHPlanning, Ltd.
Charnelle has 30 years of experience in comprehensive and regional planning, economic development, and public outreach. She has management consulting experience in business organizational development and frequently shares her professional knowledge on expert conference panels. She is president of CHPlanning, a multidisciplinary urban planning firm that works with clients to create innovative approaches to complex planning and infrastructure issues. Charnelle recently acquired Nspiregreen, a top urban planning firm in the Washington, D.C. area. - Jami Roblejo, Director of Sales and Marketing, Trinity Subsurface Engineering
After a decade working in the consumer packaged goods industry doing marketing on a global scale, Jami pursued a career in the A/E/C industry. As director of sales and marketing, she runs Trinity Subsurface Engineering’s sales and marketing teams and is also involved in process development and geographic expansion. Jami has a passion for not only her career but also diversity, equity, and inclusion. In her free time, she’s often reading a good book, traveling the world, or spending time with her three sons.
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