Volunteering for Clean Days on the Greenway - Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC) provides awareness of and support for the advancement employees from historically disadvantaged groups at Fuss & O’Neill. It also serves to advance a culture that makes Fuss & O’Neill a best place to work.
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee was formed to be proactive; our intention is to make Fuss & O’Neill a best place to work for all employees, while cultivating awareness of the challenges for historically disadvantaged employees. Our formation in 2018 as the Gender Equity and Leadership Committee was rooted in the national dialogue surrounding gender equity. However, our intention from the outset has been to build a foundation of equity work that would foster parity for all historically disadvantaged employees. In 2020, with the national dialogue surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement, the Committee decided to update our mission to clearly declare that it is integral to our company culture to actively create an equitable culture for all employees.
Our Mission
- Cultivate awareness of the challenges for success among those historically disadvantaged by race, gender, sexuality, ability, and religion – and the intersections of these social identities.
- Institute policy changes, foster mentoring at all levels, and provide support for the advancement of historically disadvantaged groups.
- Cultivate, retain, support, and advance employees belonging to historically disadvantaged groups.
- Authentically foster diversity by leveraging the varied backgrounds and experiences of our employees as we work together to improve our culture to make Fuss & O’Neill a best place to work.
Active Design Group
Fuss & O’Neill’s Active Design Group was formed to collaborate, provide thought leadership, and explore new ways of designing for non-vehicular transportation. “Active Design” refers to any mode of transportation that requires the body’s exertion: walking, running, cycling, skating, etc. The Active Design Group meets quarterly to review current projects, share new ideas, develop new skills, and learn about current trends in non-auto-centric transit.
Our Mission
To design safe, inclusive transportation spaces.
We shall be advocates for, and creators of: shared roadway space, alternative pathways, and equitable access.
Meet the Team
Fuss & O’Neill’s Active Design Group is led by Nicole Fox, PE. Nicole has a particular passion for active design, focusing her career on rail trail design, new location trails, bicycle and pedestrian planning and scoping, as well as sidewalks and on-road bicycle lanes and cycle tracks. Nicole volunteers her time with Girls on the Run New Hampshire and she is the co-chair of Women in Transportation’s Transportation-YOU Committee.
The Active Design Team is made up of Fuss & O’Neill employees from multiple business lines and offices:
Connor Agro, EIT
Jennifer Babowicz, PE
Jake Fowler, EIT
Andy Glines, PE
Eileen Gunn, AICP
John Guzze, PE
Aaron Keegan, PE
Nick Lapointe, PE
Erin Maloney, EIT
Daniel Monette, PE
Katherine Patch, PE
Arnold Robinson, AICP, NCI, WEDG
Steve Savaria, PE, PTOE
Matthew Skelly, PE, PTOE
Patrick Tierney, PE, ENV SP
Benefits of Active Transportation
Physical Health Improvements
Mental Health Improvements
Reduces Climate Impacts
Creates New Friendships
Stress Reduction
Brings Families Together
Discover New Places
Connect with Nature
Supports Graceful Aging
Reduces Traffic Congestion
Improves Focus
FORCE for Change
F♥O♥R♥C♥E for Change seeks to provide outreach, volunteerism, and financial support to communities surrounding our office locations. We endeavor to engage employees in activities and donations, providing them with volunteer opportunities in their own communities and soliciting their suggestions for charitable giving. F♥O♥R♥C♥E for Change will respond to societal needs, seek out organizations that align with company values, and establish meaningful relationships within the company and surrounding communities.
Recent Donations
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Employee Committee
Each office has an Employee Committee member that organizes events both in and out of the office – everything from baseball games to dragon boat races to camping and picnics (we really are food-driven). The committee plans and hosts dozens of events throughout the year.
Events include:
Holiday Parties
Socials / Happy Hours
Summer Outings
Contests
Sport Leagues & Outings
Movie Passes
Crock Pot Cooking Challenge
Our Mission
To provide a social setting that fosters camaraderie, builds friendships,
and to provide enjoyable and memorable events to all Fuss & O’Neill employees.
