Mark This! explores Aramark’s Employee Resource Groups, more commonly referred to as ERGs. Our 11 ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups made up of individuals who come together based on common interests, backgrounds, or demographic factors. Each ERG is open to all Aramark employees regardless of their background, and provides opportunities for networking, outreach, professional development, and more. In this episode, we speak with three guests who represent Amplify and Rising Sun, ERGs that embrace Pan-Asian culture and communities and are dedicated to building an inclusive workplace for indigenous peoples, respectively.
Margaret Fitzgerald, Vice President Operations, Lifeworks Restaurant Group
Margaret is based in the Pacific Northwest where she is Vice President of Operations for the LifeWorks Restaurant Group. She has been with Aramark for more than 25 years with experience in multiple business sectors including Workplace Experience, Sports & Entertainment, Healthcare Hospitality, and International, including Aramark’s Olympic Games catering projects. Margaret is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration and earned her MBA from St. Joseph University in Philadelphia, PA. She has certifications in Project Management and Lean Six Sigma. Margaret is co-chair for the ERG, Amplify.
Katherine Jones, Human Resources Director, CHRP
Katherine is based in Calgary, Alberta Canada, and is Human Resources Director for Aramark Canada Ltd. for Western Canada and Remote Services. She concurrently co-chairs the Indigenous Employee Resource Group, Rising Sun. Katherine has 26 years of human resources experience in several disciplines including Employee Relations, Labour Relations, Disability Management, OH&S, Benefits, and Leadership Development. Katherine is a graduate of the University of Alberta for OH&S and HRM, Athabasca University for B.A. Business Management (Graduand), and numerous additional trainings in HR and business-related topics such as Innovation Leadership at Banff Centre.
Amy Rose, Director, Indigenous Relations
Amy is based out of Edmonton Alberta and is a proud member of Cote First Nation, who’s traditional territory overlaps with Kamsack Saskatchewan. With her 13 years of Indigenous Relations experience, Amy is responsible for driving Aramark’s Indigenous initiatives within Canada to ensure compliance with all regulatory, contractual, and community relations obligations across the company. She is also responsible for developing and managing relationships with Indigenous in the company’s remote business sector. She is a key contributor to our corporate Indigenous strategy across all Aramark Canada business sectors as they work to collaborate with Indigenous peoples and their communities to build long-term, trusting, and mutually beneficial relationships based on the values of inclusion, transparency, respect, and accountability. Amy is the co-chair of the Indigenous Employee Resource Group – Rising Sun.
Key Resources
ERGs
- Aramark Ranked #10 on DiversityInc List of Top Companies for Employee Resource Groups
- Aramark Launches Chef Spotlight To Celebrate Diverse Culinary Talent
Amplify
Rising Sun
About Aramark
Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) proudly serves the world’s leading educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, world champion sports teams, prominent healthcare providers, iconic destinations and cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 19 countries around the world with food, facilities, and uniform services. Because our culture is rooted in service, our employees strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. Aramark ranked No. 1 In the Diversified Outsourcing Services Category on FORTUNE’s 2022 List of ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ and has been named to DiversityInc’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity” list, the Forbes list of “America’s Best Employers for Diversity,” the HRC’s “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality” and scored 100% on the Disability Equality Index. Learn more at www.aramark.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
