In a country like Canada, known for its emphasis on diversity and innovation, the active involvement of women and marginalized groups not only enhances the industry but also shapes its significance. To explore this theme further, the editor of Le monde de l’électricité Elle Bremmer interviewed Kimberly Corlett, Industry Partnership Manager at Procore Technologies, whose story challenges stereotypes and highlights the positive impact of inclusivity in our professional communities.

by Elle Bremmer, Managing Editor, Le monde de l’électricité en ligne

March 8th marked International Women’s Day with discussions on gender equality and inclusivity resonating across the globe. In a country like Canada, known for its emphasis on diversity and innovation, the active involvement of women and marginalized groups not only enhances the industry but also shapes its significance. To explore this theme further, we interviewed Kimberly Corlett, Industry Partnership Manager at Procore Technologies, whose story challenges stereotypes and highlights the positive impact of inclusivity in our professional communities.

Corlett was born in the Philippines, raised in Chicago and then later moved to Burlington, Ontario. From a young age, she says she found herself “drawn to the arts”, particularly captivated by the intricacies of buildings and their history. She describes touching a brick wall of a building, imagining its history and how it was constructed. From there, her passion was ignited, and she began an exploration of her career journey into construction, engineering, and architecture.

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