Margarita Polanco (She, Her, Hers)
About Margarita Polanco (She, Her, Hers)
Margarita Polanco serves as the Regional Supplier Diversity Manager at DPR Construction, where she focuses on enhancing diversity initiatives and promoting access for diverse businesses. She has a background in management and has held various roles in supplier diversity at Suffolk Construction, contributing to community engagement and industry collaboration.
Work at DPR Construction
Margarita Polanco serves as the Regional Supplier Diversity Manager at DPR Construction, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she identifies key regional and community organizations that advocate for diverse businesses, facilitating access to industry opportunities. She actively participates in regional supplier diversity events, including conferences, networking events, and trade fairs, to promote diversity and inclusion within the construction sector. Polanco also collaborates with Community Initiatives and Philanthropy to support DPR's vision of 'building possibilities for the under-resourced' through various projects, including curriculum development and summer internships for high school students.
Education and Expertise
Margarita Polanco is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Management at Northeastern University, a program she has been engaged in since 2018. Additionally, she has studied Human Services at Cambridge Community College. Her educational background supports her expertise in supplier diversity and management, equipping her with the skills necessary to facilitate and support diversity initiatives within the construction industry.
Background
Before her current role at DPR Construction, Margarita Polanco held several positions at Suffolk Construction. She worked as a National Senior Manager for Trade Partner Diversity from 2021 to 2022 and as a National Trade Partner Diversity Manager from 2019 to 2021. Her earlier roles included Assistant Compliance Manager and Trade Partner Diversity Officer, where she focused on enhancing diversity initiatives. Polanco also gained experience as an Administrative Assistant I at the Group Insurance Commission from 2013 to 2014.
Achievements
Margarita Polanco has made significant contributions to promoting diversity and inclusion in the construction industry. She facilitates and supports a Regional Supplier Diversity Council, enhancing diversity initiatives within her organization. Polanco collaborates with other Supplier Diversity professionals to build positive working relationships that inform both internal and external business practices. Her involvement in community initiatives and philanthropy further demonstrates her commitment to supporting under-resourced populations.