Shekinah Fountain

Sr. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Associate, The Weitz Company

Mrs. Fountain works to Build a Better Way at The Weitz Company as a Senior DEI Associate, responsible for internal and external DEI efforts. Fountian is working to increase diverse supplier spend and find ways for firms to Win with Weitz.  She recently led efforts of launching Weitz University, a MBE scale effort.

Prior to joining the construction industry, Fountain led a global financial firm’s social equity plan efforts, supporting the team in doubling the number of W/MBE (women / minority business enterprises) the company supported and collaborated with the investment team to secure a $61m bond directly supporting minority owned business.

For more than 15 years she’s used her talents and resources to improve the lives of others personally and professionally. From public to private sector work, community remains at the core of Fountain’s identity. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Drake University and Master of Communications from University of Iowa. The construction industry can lead the way in advancing economic equity in our world and Shekinah Fountain is proud to be apart of a team doing just that – one project at a time.