Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, is pleased to announce Deidra Parrish Williams and Britt Smith have been named 2023 Women on the Rise by Paradigm for Parity®.
The annual accolade highlights women who are breaking barriers in corporate leadership and showing the value of gender parity, including racial equity in the workforce.
uplifting, inclusive culture
“We are extremely proud to see Deidra and Britt recognized with this prestigious award,” said Mairéad Magner, senior vice president and chief human resources officer, at Trane Technologies.
“They are deeply committed to creating an uplifting, inclusive culture where every voice counts and people feel valued. This recognition is well-deserved, and we applaud their leadership.”
Deidra Parrish Williams
Sustainable Futures focuses on uplifting and engaging students from underrepresented communities
Deidra Parrish Williams leads corporate citizenship at Trane Technologies, which includes oversight of the company’s Sustainable Futures strategy. Sustainable Futures focuses on uplifting and engaging students from underrepresented communities throughout their education journeys and includes investing $100 million by 2030 in programs that improve access to STEM education and career opportunities.
Deidra is also active on several volunteer boards dedicated to creating opportunities including the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Foundation, Bethpage Federal Credit Union, and Project GRAD.
Britt Smith
Britt Smith is a Senior Manager of Corporate Strategy at Trane Technologies.
She is passionate about exploring the impact of diverse and inclusive cultures on corporate performance and dedicates her time to creating a workplace culture where diverse employees feel supported, celebrated, set up for success, and can bring their authentic selves to work.
diversity and inclusion
They not only excel in their day jobs but also, by example, promote diversity and inclusion and support a culture"
“These women are unsung heroes,” said Sandra Quince, CEO, of Paradigm for Parity®.
“They not only excel in their day jobs, but also, by example, promote diversity and inclusion and support a culture where all employees can show up, bring their authentic selves, and thrive.”
Paradigm for Parity®
Trane Technologies has been a member of Paradigm for Parity® since 2017 and was the first company in its industry to join. Paradigm for Parity® is a coalition of business leaders, board members, and academics who are committed to addressing the gender gap in corporate leadership.
Trane Technologies underscored this pledge with its Opportunity for All pillar of 2030 Sustainability Commitments, which includes taking action to achieve gender parity in senior leadership roles and creating workforce diversity reflective of communities.