Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Learn more about Pigott's DEIB Committee, and explore the ways we are working to enact this initiative within our company and community.
The DEIB Committee has taken the time to divide into sub-committees that follow our four committee pillars. This will ensure that the group's time together is the most effective in the topics we cover, and the efforts we are pushing towards for 2024. Below are the sub-committees along with each pillar.
Workplace + Culture
Molly Cox
Olivia Colosimo
Sofia Kolar
Kerry Cruse
Asia Laudermilch
Workforce + Talent
Cait Abbas
Sarah Schmidt
Emily Appelgate
Madison Schulte
Supplier + Contractor Diversity
Jen Pietila
Sandy Fisher
Stacey D'Amico
Community Investment
Hannah Hemesath
Heidi Vogts
Keeley Kinney
Logan Stufflebeam
Emily Krause
Interested in joining the DEIB Committee? Email the group at deib@pigottnet.com.
Multicultural Reception for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 15th, 2024
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM CST: Reception and Roundtable Discussion
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM CST: Keynote Speaker, Rich A. Salas, Ph.D.
MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
6500 Grand Ave.
West Des Moines, IA 50266
The event is hosted in partnership with the City of West Des Moines, West Des Moines Community Schools, West Des Moines Historical Society, Des Moines University, Polk County, Taste of the Junction, Meals from the Heartland, and the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce. The Multicultural Reception is one event in a daylong celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day for the City of West Des Moines.
This event will feature a reception and roundtable discussion from 3 – 3:45 PM. From 3:45 – 5 PM, there will be a celebration honoring Dr. King, including keynote speaker Rich A. Salas, Ph.D., who serves as the Chief Diversity Officer at Des Moines University and is also an Assistant Professor for the Behavioral Medicine and Bioethics department. The event will have thought-provoking discussions, educational exhibits, scholarships, and community awards.
The event is free to attend, but registration is required. Please register here.
Our mission is to foster a workplace that values the diverse perspectives of our employees and creates opportunities to celebrate the various backgrounds of our team members, partners, and communities.
Through participating, celebrating, and educating ourselves in others’ diversity, we believe we can spark inspiration and elevate the human experience. As champions for diversity and inclusion,
we will strive to enhance our employee involvement, deepen our community impact,
and design a more equitable future for all.