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  • 1.  Meaningful allyship examples in the parking and mobility industry (A discussion thread)

    Posted 09-15-2025 13:57

    How can we, as professionals in parking and mobility, actively practice allyship to make a positive impact in our industry and the people we serve? What are some examples of allyship you've seen that made a meaningful difference at work or in the overall industry?



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    Andy Santos
    Director of People and Culture
    SpotHero
    Chicago IL
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  • 2.  RE: Meaningful allyship examples in the parking and mobility industry (A discussion thread)

    Posted 10-01-2025 13:47

    My favorite way to engage is to NETWORK. I like to make a connection, get out the way and watch how someone is served through active listening.  When an early career job seeker is looking for change, encouraging them to have coffee with someone who can change their perspective is key.   After each graduation season, looking for at least one new graduate and introducing them to a future mentor demonstrates that beyond the industry, we have the ability to live the culture.



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    Joseph Madison
    Assistant Program Delivery Manager
    Georgia Department of Transportation
    Atlanta GA
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  • 3.  RE: Meaningful allyship examples in the parking and mobility industry (A discussion thread)

    Posted 10-01-2025 13:57

    Andy - 

    This is a great question.  As leaders, we need to set the tone.  Education is key.  We should be providing unconscious bias training as a regular part of our onboarding and routine customer service training.  In addition, adding groups and programs that support our differences shows commitment as an organization.  Showing these things within a company naturally pushes out to our customers' organizations and highlights the right message.  



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    Maggie Vercoe
    Chief Operations Officer
    TEZ
    Whitefish Bay WI
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  • 4.  RE: Meaningful allyship examples in the parking and mobility industry (A discussion thread)

    Posted 6 hours ago

    This is a powerful question, Andy.  Allyship, when done with intention and consistency can usually truly transform a workplace culture and even shift norms. A few meaningful examples of allyship which can make a difference are providing sponsorship over just a mentorship.  An example of this would be a leader or manager not just proving mentorship for an employee from an underrepresented group but actively advocating for them in promotional discussions, assigning them to potentially high visibility projects, and ensuring they are in meetings where they contribute, and decisions are made. The impact of this kind of sponsorship can improve career development for our marginalized employees, especially women and people of color.  Another opportunity is to interrupt bias in real time.  This is not any easy task, and many times can cause conflict with others, but you need to do it, it is the right thing to do. An example would be during meetings; Allies should speak up when we notice someone is being interrupted or their ideas are being overlooked or dismissed. By simply pointing out that their contribution was a great point, or can we go back to this and discuss further, impacts the team and contributes to creating a culture where others will then feel respected and included and will be more open to sharing ideas and thoughts in the future. This is never easy, it takes work, but the result is worth it. I have worked in previous potions where I or my ideas were dismissed, but my male counterparts were flawed but praised. To flip this, I took this as a moment for learning. How not to treat others and never be dismissive of others, especially in group meetings.  You never know where the next great idea will come from, we must always be inclusive.  Great question! 



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    S. Maria Tamayo-Soto MBA, CAPP
    Parking Services Manager
    City of Las Vegas
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    702-229-6085
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