Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) announced that Tia Perry, formerly ABC’s director of business development and partnerships, will now serve as its director of inclusion, diversity and equity in support of ABC’s 69 chapters and 21,000 members.
Bringing with her 15 years of association experience to this new role, Perry will serve as a strategic thought leader to advance ABC’s IDE strategy, including the measurement and monitoring of the association’s initiatives, and development of new programs and practices that effectively increase IDE awareness.
Currently an American Society of Association Executives Diversity Executive Leadership Program Scholar, Perry is also the staff liaison to ABC’s Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Committee, providing support, leadership and direction to the association’s education, awareness and business practices.
In addition to managing the committee, Perry also spearheads ABC’s Diversity Resource Groups, National Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Excellence Awards program and annual Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Summit. She also recently completed the University of South Florida’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate Program.
Prior to joining ABC in April 2015, Perry began her association career with the Transportation Intermediaries Association. During her nine year tenure, Perry developed and managed sales and membership efforts, affinity programs and member services, including non-dues revenue. Perry serves in several volunteer capacities; most recently she served as a volunteer leader and mentor for the Academy of Construction and Design Program.
Published in the July 2021 Edition
