Building Stories: Trans Voices

Build Out Alliance provides a platform of acceptance, connection, and empowerment within the design and construction industry. We are a place of belonging and pride for LGBTQ+ professionals. Our commitment is to listen, acknowledge, and amplify the stories of our members, reinforcing the belief that it does get better. Above all, we promise to champion you, not merely as a professional in the industry, but as a member of a vibrant, supportive community.

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In observation of Transgender Awareness Week, join this event to hear from several people in the Trans Community about the experiences.

The next in our Building Stories line-up includes a conversation with several members of the Trans Community. While the AEC industry is making progress through efforts of equity and inclusion, there continue to be hurdles that transgender people face on a daily basis.To observe Transgender Awareness Week which takes place from November 13 to November 19, 2022, please join us to help raise the visibility of transgender people and advance advocacy around the issues of prejudice and discrimination.

O﻿ur speakers will talk about their experiences as a Trans individual within the building design and construction industry. These speakers include:<ul><li>Alana Shepherd (she/her/hers), Founder &amp; Executive Co-Chari, NACLIQ</li><li>Meli Harvey (she/her/hers), Senior Computational Designer, Google</li><li>Sami Sikanas (she/her/hers), Landscape Architect, Marvel</li><li>Vanessa Hill (she/her/hers), Senior Principal, RJH Architects</li></ul>O﻿ur moderator will help facilitate an invigorating discussion and lead our speakers through the question and answer discussion following the moderated portion of the event.<ul><li>Melinda Koo (she/her/hers), Architect, EDG Architecture &amp; Engineering</li></ul>For more information about our speakers and moderator, please <a href="https://buildoutalliance.org/upcoming-events/2022-building-stories-trans-voices" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">visit our website event page here</a>.

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