IMason's 2020 Diversity & Inclusion Award Winner & Finalists

The 2020 Diversity & Inclusion Champion Award presented to Nancy Novak

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Dec 21, 2020, 08:00 ET

PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Infrastructure Masons 2020 Award Ceremony was held virtually on December 16th at 12pm PST featuring the finalists and winner for the IM Diversity & Inclusion Award.

The 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Award has been given to Nancy Novak, Chief Innovation officer, Compass Data Centers. Nancy has been a tireless advocate for opening the doors of opportunity in the construction and data center industry for women. In 2019 and 2020 to date, she has spoken over 35 times in varied settings devoted to advancing diversity in STEM education, and she serves on the board of multiple organizations concentrating on creating inclusive work environments. In October, Nancy was named Executive Sponsor for iMasons emerging focus on the digital divide due to her persistent work with this issue. Within Compass Data Centers, Nancy has led initiatives on D&I from the board room, where 50% of the organization are women, to the job site, where 100% of the construction managers are women.

Congratulations to the 2020 Diversity & Inclusion Finalists...

Heather Dooley, Global Director, Business Operations, Learning and Tools. Google Data Centers
Suzie Gleeson, VP Global Accounts, Digital Realty
Phillip Marangella, Chief Marketing Officer, EdgeConneX
Michael Lahoud, Chief Operating Officer and Partner, Stream Data Centers

"On behalf of my colleagues, friends and individuals around the globe, who carry the diversity and inclusion banner with passion, because they understand it will make the world better, I am thrilled to have been recognized as one of you. Thank you IMasons for all you do to insure every click improves the future." - Nancy Novak

ABOUT INFRASTRUCTURE MASONS

Infrastructure Masons (iMasons) is a non-profit, professional association of technology and business leaders who represent over $150Bn in infrastructure projects in over 130 countries. The organization is guided by an Advisory Council comprised of global leaders who manage some of the largest digital infrastructure portfolios in the world. The iMasons vision is to Unite the Builders of the Digital Age by enabling our global membership to Connect, Grow, and Give Back. Members leave their companies at the door and connect as individuals. IMasons has four strategic industry priorities – increase Awareness, enhance Education opportunities, champion Diversity & Inclusion, and inspire Sustainability through deep member engagement. Visit the website at www.imasons.org.

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