Mick Penn(he/him)

With a background spanning both nonprofit and corporate worlds, this contributor has built a career helping construction companies meet hiring goals that actually open doors for local and underrepresented workers. From leading workforce programs on major hospital projects in San Francisco to placing over 90 community residents in construction jobs within a single year, their work shows what's possible when someone fights for equity from the inside. If you're curious about careers in workforce development, supplier diversity, or community-focused project management, their path is proof that you can build a meaningful career by connecting business goals with community impact.