Episode 3 of Aramark’s new podcast series, Mark This, considers the role of the global foodservice and facility services provider’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and the opportunities they afford volunteer members for networking, outreach and professional development.
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Participants
Margaret Fitzgerald, Vice President Operations, Lifeworks Restaurant Group
Margaret is based in the Pacific Northwest where she is Vice President of Operations for the LifeWorks Restaurant Group. She has been with Aramark for more than 25 years with experience in multiple business sectors including Workplace Experience, Sports & Entertainment, Healthcare Hospitality, and International, including Aramark’s Olympic Games catering projects. Margaret is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration and earned her MBA from St. Joseph University in Philadelphia, PA. She has certifications in Project Management and Lean Six Sigma. Margaret is co-chair for the ERG, Amplify.
Katherine Jones, Human Resources Director, CHRP
Katherine is based in Calgary, Alberta Canada, and is Human Resources Director for Aramark Canada Ltd. for Western Canada and Remote Services. She concurrently co-chairs the Indigenous Employee Resource Group, Rising Sun. Katherine has 26 years of human resources experience in several disciplines including Employee Relations, Labour Relations, Disability Management, OH&S, Benefits, and Leadership Development. Katherine is a graduate of the University of Alberta for OH&S and HRM, Athabasca University for B.A. Business Management (Graduand), and numerous additional trainings in HR and business-related topics such as Innovation Leadership at Banff Centre.
Amy Rose, Director, Indigenous Relations
Amy is based out of Edmonton Alberta and is a proud member of Cote First Nation, who’s traditional territory overlaps with Kamsack Saskatchewan. With her 13 years of Indigenous Relations experience, Amy is responsible for driving Aramark’s Indigenous initiatives within Canada to ensure compliance with all regulatory, contractual, and community relations obligations across the company. She is also responsible for developing and managing relationships with Indigenous in the company’s remote business sector. She is a key contributor to our corporate Indigenous strategy across all Aramark Canada business sectors as they work to collaborate with Indigenous peoples and their communities to build long-term, trusting, and mutually beneficial relationships based on the values of inclusion, transparency, respect, and accountability. Amy is the co-chair of the Indigenous Employee Resource Group – Rising Sun.
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