San Francisco Bay
Since 2022, this group has connected the queer community across San Francisco, Oakland, and beyond.
Upcoming Events
One of the best ways to connect is by joining us at an upcoming event.
How It All Began
With the relocation of a board member to the West Coast, it was natural to form a group in the San Francisco Bay. The group maintains a relaxed West Coast identity while expanding our presence and awareness, creating a welcoming environment for the queer community in the industry.
Our Co-City Leaders
Laith Nuqul
Laith, who grew up in Jordan and is of Palestinian and Syrian descent, attended Virginia Tech and practiced as a licensed architect for eight years before transitioning to construction management at Turner Construction. Now leading the Northern California group of Turner’s national Pride Network, Laith was introduced to Build Out Alliance by a colleague. He was drawn to us because we offer a unique opportunity to unite Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and corporate sponsors across the design, construction, and real estate industries to create lasting, positive change in our communities.
Have any questions? Shoot me an email at lnuqul@buildoutalliance.org.
Jonathan Nasser
Jonathan is a Project Manager at Clark Construction and Co-Chair of Clark’s LGBTQ+ employee resource group, LEAP. Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, and raised in Tampa, Florida, Jonathan is passionate about promoting visibility and community for queer professionals in the AEC industry. After discovering Build Out Alliance while living in Washington D.C., he helped establish the local group there. Upon relocating to San Francisco, Jonathan continued his involvement and now serves as Co-City Chair, connecting Build Out’s national board with the local community and coordinating events.
Have some questions? Shoot me an email at jnasser@buildoutalliance.org.
How To Get Involved
Learn more about the local committees that keep our San Francisco Bay group going. Not seeing one you like? Check out our national committees for more opportunities to get involved.
Committee Chairs
Diego Ramirez
dramirez@buildoutalliance.org
Haley Bendis
hbendis@buildoutalliance.org
Community Building Committee
This committee brings together the queer community in the greater San Francisco Bay area through social, networking, and other casual events.
Committee Chairs
Colby Bott
cbott@buildoutalliance.org
Matthew Bamm
mbamm@buildoutalliance.org
Niklas Thorsrud
nthorsrud@buildoutalliance.org
Professional Programming Committee
This committee crafts professional development and related programs to bring opportunities for learning and growth.
