Happy Pride Month!
On this week’s episode of Architectette we feature an interview with Tracy J Passarella.
Tracy is a Senior Project Manager at Gilbane Building Company and a member of the New York Chapter of the Build Out Alliance which promotes and advocates for the LGBTQIA community within the building design and construction industry.

We talk about:
- Her early experiences in the construction industry and how her gender in a male-majority industry played a role in her career development and opportunities for advancement. 
- We next talk about her transition to Gilbane: how the company led with examples of inclusive leadership and fostered a work environment where Tracy felt she could be her whole self.
- We talk about the energy that goes into concealing a portion of yourself that may not be accepted in a construction work environment and how it wears on you over time, impacting your ability to thrive at work.
- Tracy shares some stories from her work in construction: how she uses her leadership to create a respectful work environment and finds connections with her construction teams regardless of their personal differences.
- Tracy reflects on the impact of motherhood, emphasizing how her outlook on her professional and personal life has shifted after welcoming a baby with her wife. 
- We chat about Tracy’s involvement in the Build Out Alliance, the community she has built, and her experience coordinating the 2023 Pride Parade and Float. 
- We end the episode with Tracy’s sage advice for emerging leaders in the construction industry.


Links:
Connect with Tracy on LinkedIn
Build Out Alliance
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