Episode 98: ‘Start by Listening’ with Patriece Thompson
In this episode:
Angela and Christi speak with Patriece Thompson, Community & Citizenship Manager, at Turner Construction. Patriece provides access for Underrepresented Business Enterprises (UBE) and minorities, women, veterans, and LGBTQ business enterprises within the construction industry. If you are a regular listener to our podcasts, you may have noticed that 'communication' is a topic that we talk about quite often. This podcast is no different and Patriece tells us that she believes good communication starts with learning to listen. Patriece has a lot of knowledge in working with youth engagement, workforce development, economic development, and outreach services so we love the advice that she gives our listeners in this episode. Listen to hear more!
Supported by: 84 Lumber
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About Patriece:
Patriece serves as the Director, Community, and Citizenship with Turner Construction. In her role, Patriece provides access for Underrepresented Business Enterprises and minorities, Women, veterans, and LGBTQ Business Enterprises within the construction industry. She also has a focus on 4 active pillars within Turner Construction: youth engagement, workforce development, economic development, and outreach services. Patriece’s mission in life is to provide access, upward mobility, equity, and inclusion for all people. Patriece has also achieved success working within business, economic, and government industries.
She has moderated and worked with federal, local, community leaders, and state stakeholders with the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce under the Allegheny Conference on Development. Patriece graduated from California University of Pennsylvania in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Sports Management and Marketing. She then furthered her education, graduating from Point Park University with a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in management.
Patriece is also a TALI (The Advanced Leadership Institute with the CMU Tepper Business School), Leadership Pittsburgh graduate class XXVIII 2020. She is also a commissioner for the Governor’s Advisory Commission on African American Affairs, Vice Chair for LifeWorks Western PA, the Westmorland Museum of Art, Reimagine Reentry, and Three Rivers Business Alliance (3RBA). Patriece is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated and a member of the National Society Leadership and Success Rotary Club of Downtown Pittsburgh.
