Kavon Archie is a Senior Inclusion Manager with over 30 years of experience at Gilbane. She plays a crucial part in developing and implementing strategies that promote an inclusive workplace culture, ensuring that all employees feel valued and respected. She is a certified HR Professional, Lean Practitioner and received her bachelor’s degree from University of Houston (Business Management). Kavon's passion is in the area of Inclusion & Diversity.

Tiara Cypress, Regional DE&I Manager - DPR Construction

For more than 10 years, Tiara Cypress has been a champion for improving the employee experience of those inside and outside of the construction industry. Tiara began her career in construction project operations and shifted her focus to the people behind the buildings, becoming a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) leader at both nationally and internationally known general contractors. Currently, she is a DEI Lead for DPR Construction where she serves as a catalyst for local and national programming such as Construction Inclusion Week, Employee Resource Groups, LGTBQ+ Pride parade participation, and career fair and conference recruiting. Additionally, Tiara supports the DEI Team by creating content and facilitating inclusion trainings. She holds a Diversity and Inclusion certificate from Cornell University and a Certified Diversity Professional (CDP)® certification. Outside of work, Tiara is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and serves her community through her membership with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. When she’s not advocating, Tiara can be found doing daily word puzzles on the New York Times app, playing flag football, and eating and cocktailing her way around the world.