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Date July 18, 2019
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Contacts Niki Campbell
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Sara Oliver-Carter Joins Duquesne Light as Company’s First Chief Diversity Officer
Oliver-Carter Will Lead and Expand DLC’s Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
PITTSBURGH – Duquesne Light Company (DLC) announced today that Sara Oliver-Carter will join the energy provider on August 19 as the company’s first Chief Diversity Officer. She will be responsible for creating and advancing DLC’s diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategy and associated initiatives.
Oliver-Carter brings to DLC more than 20 years of experience in human resources, employee engagement, and D&I. She most recently served as the Senior Director, Talent and Diversity/Inclusion for the Pennsylvania State University in State College where she played a critical role in the development, growth, and overall success of the Human Resources team.
“Our commitment to diversity and inclusion and its importance to our company, employees, customers and communities is unwavering,” Duquesne Light President and CEO, Steve Malnight commented. “Sara brings exceptional leadership experience and her approach to creating a company culture that truly values the uniqueness of its employees, customers and suppliers will add tremendous value as we continue to expand programs and initiatives in this critical area.”
Oliver-Carter will work closely with Malnight and the entire executive team to build out the Company’s diversity and inclusion strategy and associated initiatives with a strong focus on talent acquisition, culture, community partnerships and supplier diversity. She also will be a key liaison for DLC with Vibrant Pittsburgh, and will be charged with forging strong relationships with community organizations, facilitating important conversations about D&I, and increasing awareness of employment, supplier and partnership opportunities that exist at DLC.
“I’m excited for the opportunity to join a team that understands the value diversity and inclusion brings to the company, its customers, key stakeholders and the broader community and is demonstrating a clear commitment to this important work,” said Oliver-Carter. “In partnership with Steve and the leadership team, I’m looking forward to incorporating D&I into the culture at Duquesne Light to ensure every team member feels included, respected and valued.”
Prior to her time at Penn State, Oliver-Carter was with Highmark for 18 years in a variety of human resources positions culminating in the role of Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion.
She holds a master’s degree in professional leadership and a bachelor’s degree in business and communications from Carlow University.
About Duquesne Light Company
Duquesne Light Company is committed to more than keeping the lights on; it powers the moments in its customers’ lives. As a next generation energy company, Duquesne Light Company’s nearly 1,500 employees are dedicated to delivering reliable and safe energy to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.
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