Toyin Ogunfolaju is director for social value and equity in the Americas for Jacobs Solutions Inc.

Engaging communities and stakeholders is at the heart of Toyin's approach.

She prioritizes social-economic solutions that help ensure infrastructure projects benefit the communities they serve.

She ensures that infrastructure projects align with their needs and aspirations by involving them in decision-making processes.

With her expertise in infrastructure management consulting, Toyin has made significant contributions to the development and improvement of transportation, water and sanitation, energy grids, and communication networks.

Toyin focuses on workforce development, creating job opportunities, and skill-building initiatives that empower local individuals.

She emphasizes local supply chain sourcing to stimulate economic growth at a grassroots level and foster community pride.

By recognizing the interplay of infrastructure with broader factors, Toyin ensures effective and sustainable initiatives for long-term impact.

Toyin is one of two professionals who will receive an award for corporate responsibility at the Women of Color STEM Conference this fall.

The other nominee is Teresa Blanco, vice president for supply chain readiness at The Boeing Company.

Teresa is an advocate for diversity and inclusion, dedicating time as cohort leader of women of color and a sponsor for the Fabrication Women in Manufacturing group.

As the first Latina president of the Boeing Leadership Network, she works to increase the representation of Hispanic individuals.

Teresa has also served on Boeing's first Racial Equity Task Force, a team of 25 company-wide leaders driving the company's racial equity strategy in direct partnership with the Executive Council.

Teresa's commitment to promoting diversity demonstrates her belief in collaboration. Her achievements continue to inspire and create opportunities for future leaders.