ConstructDiversity is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2020 by Seattle based companies with the intent to promote racial and gender diversity within construction and related businesses in the Greater Puget Sound Region of Western Washington. Our Goals 1. Develop & build relationships established on trust through mentorship and executive leadership training. 2. Establish connections with youth through understanding diversity and community partnerships. 3. To provide access and opportunity through mentorship and internship within the partner companies. Construction and its related businesses have historically been predominately managed, run and owned by white males and we recognize the need to open the opportunities that exist within our businesses to people of a color other than white and to promote gender diversity at the same time. Our belief is that if we can show Black youth that they are welcome, wanted and needed in the construction industry and business environment, we can build equitable access and inclusion. We agree that inclusion is the foundation of diversity. Activism is necessary however connection, access and opportunity facilitate lasting change.