Our Team

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

Jennifer Aquino is a Senior Analyst at McCarthy Building Companies and a proud graduate of San Francisco State University. She plays a key role in leading inclusive, collaborative initiatives and managing nationwide internal programming. Passionate about equity and opportunity, Jennifer works closely with teams to support the growth of small business partners and expand community impact. Deeply engaged in the construction industry and the communities it serves, Jennifer serves on the WRMSDC Construction Steering Committee, the AGC SUB Forum Committee, and is now a proud NAMC Advisory Board Member. She is also an avid volunteer, actively giving back to the communities where McCarthy builds and beyond. With a diverse background across corporate, public, nonprofit, and educational sectors, Jennifer brings extensive experience in community engagement, event management, and strategic collaboration. Known for her purpose-driven leadership, she is committed to building stronger communities, empowering others, and advocating for small businesses and underrepresented voices. Her personal mission is to inspire greatness in others, foster meaningful relationships, and help people thrive as kind, impactful human beings.

Mick Penn works for Swinerton as the Northern California Regional Director of Community Relations.

Mr. Penn spearheads Swinerton’s workforce development, small, diverse, LGBT business enterprise, veteran business outreach and community engagement in Northern California. Mr. Penn currently serves on the board of directors of, United Playaz, the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council, Cypress Mandela Training Center, Mission Hiring Hall, Construction Industry Education Foundation Board of Trustees, AGC of CA DEI Steering Committee and is a Founder of BuildOUT California. In 2021, Mr. Penn was named the Western Regional Minority Development Council’s Supplier Diversity Leader of the Year and the Associated General Contractors of California’s Construction Education Foundation Friend Award winner. In 2024, Mr. Penn was awarded the Diversity Advocate Award from the NAMC NorCal Chapter. Mr. Penn has a BA from San Francisco State and a Master of Public Administration from University of San Francisco.

Bay Area native, Sharla Sullivan, is a mom of three whose passion for workforce development and supplier diversity shines through her 17 years of award-winning community engagement work. Sharla serves as the Outreach and Partnerships Manager at Webcor where she helps “Build Solutions and Better Lives” on both public and private works across the state of California. A true advocate for empowering future generations, Sharla has dedicated the last decade to fostering the next wave of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) professionals through her involvement with the ACE Mentor Program San Francisco Bay Area Affiliate, and as a board member for the Rising Sun Center for Opportunity in Oakland. Recognized as one of ACE Mentor’s Outstanding Mentors, Sharla has played an instrumental role in recruiting mentors and students, co-designing innovative curricula, and leading Oakland’s ACE team to success. Her efforts extend beyond the classroom, where she mentors multiple teams, secures student externships, applies for grants, and forges partnerships to expand program reach through pre-apprenticeship opportunities. Sharla’s impact was celebrated by Engineering News-Record (ENR), which awarded a $2,500 scholarship in her honor to support ACE students pursuing higher education in AEC-related fields. She credits much of her success to the collaboration and support of her co-leader Emiliano Sanchez, Oakland Unified School District, and the dedicated mentors, partners, and students throughout the region. Sharla is a passionate speaker, mentor, and advocate, inspiring others to share her enthusiasm for construction and community-driven progress. Her commitment to excellence, education, and opportunity continues to shape the future of the Construction industry.