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Out & Equal Workplace Summit

The Out & Equal Workplace Summit is a global conference focused on advancing LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion and belonging. The event brings together business leaders, employee resource group leaders, diversity practitioners, and allies for professional development, networking, and discussions on creating inclusive workplace cultures. The conference features keynote presentations, panel discussions, and workshops focused on topics including belonging, allyship, leadership, and employee well-being.

Bechtel will participate through colleague attendance and a panel discussion, “Pathway to Belonging: From Intention to Action in Everyday Moments,” featuring Bechtel colleagues sharing perspectives and practical approaches to fostering belonging in the workplace.

Bechtel at Out & Equal Workplace Summit

The following Bechtel colleagues will be featured in “Pathway to Belonging: From Intention to Action in Everyday Moments” at this year’s conference:

Vanessa Viviano

Bechtel’s D&I Strategic Partnership Manager Vanessa Viviano.


Chris Atherton Cortez

Bechtel’s Diversity & Inclusion Learning & Development Program Lead Chris Atherton Cortez.


Tom Trimnell

Bechtel’s Project Controls Manager Tom Trimnell.


Rachel Roth

Bechtel’s Instructional Designer Rachel Roth.


This year’s conference will take place at the Seattle Convention Center Summit Building in Seattle, Washington.

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