Power Design celebrated Black History Month by highlighting historical trailblazers in the industry who paved the way for future generations. Thanks to their efforts, some of our very own Power Design trailblazers are now leaving their mark because of them — from Systems Technologies to Lighting — and carving paths for future Black leaders across the industry.
Lighting Project Executive Yonette Henry Ali El strives to empower her teams to hop in the driver’s seat and speak their mind. She finds success by collaborating with team members, recognizing that there is always room for improvement and innovation — something that African American Inventor Lewis Latimer was known for: taking an original idea and making it better.
Systems Technology Programmer Thor Lipscomb works alongside our SmartSpaces team to facilitate a seamless experience for clients. In the same way, African American inventor and nurse Marie Van Brittan Brown valued safety and ease in her inventions — ultimately laying the foundation for some of the Systems Technologies programs that Thor works with today.
Senior Fire Alarm Designer II Ricardo Douglas values the power of communication in his role, especially when it comes to fire alarms within the buildings we build from coast-to-coast. Inspired by African American Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Granville Woods, Ricardo applauds Granville’s “can-do anything” attitude and hopes to follow in his footsteps.
Interested in more Black History Month magic at Power Design? Look back at last year’s Black History Month spotlights.