Infrastructure Masons

The iMasons Team is gearing up for PTC 25 in January! We can't wait to connect with other passionate industry members committed to building a stronger, more sustainable, and inclusive digital future. Use this link to request time to meet in-person with Santiago, Dean, Miranda, Courtney, or Emma: https://hubs.ly/Q030gZq10 Are you attending PTC? Comment below! #PTC25 #ConnectGrowGiveBack

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We’re thrilled to announce that Alison Marlow, former Armed Forces Americas Chair, will officially step into the role of Global Chair of the iM Armed Forces Member Resource Group (MRG)! 🎉 Alison has been instrumental in driving the success of the U.S. program, including hosting a standout event for ROTC students at DCD>Connect | Virginia and spearheading impactful initiatives like skills-based recruiting and mentorship programs. Her leadership continues to pave the way for greater opportunities and engagement within our community. Curious about the MRG? Join us for the Quarterly All-Hands Call on December 19 to learn more. Don’t forget—military service members receive free membership to iMasons. Take the next step and join the MRG today! Apply to join: https://hubs.ly/Q02_YsdH0 Member Login: https://hubs.ly/Q02_YyHr0 Lee Kirby | Tony Grayson | Courtney Popp, M.A., PMP | Santiago Suinaga | Mike Eytle | Tony Cheales

The Armed Forces Member Resource Group will be offering another session for Industry Professionals, Military Service members and spouses to connect at PTC in January. Join us to explore how military skills translate into the growing digital infrastructure industry. Event Details: Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025 Time: 4:00 pm-6:00 pm Location: Waikiki, Honolulu, HI Event Details: https://hubs.ly/Q02ZKZDB0 This year’s event features the launch of the Oplign Job Matching Platform, a powerful tool connecting military expertise with industry opportunities. You’ll also have the chance to network with industry leaders and fellow service members while learning about the impact of becoming a military-focused organization. All branches, rates, and ranks are welcome. Drinks, bites, and swag will be provided. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and find your next career! Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q02ZKZDB0 Alison Marlow | iM Armed Forces | Lee Kirby | Tony Grayson | Salute

Meet Gods’favour Chukwudi: A Scholar Shaping the Future! As part of our Make A DIFFerence campaign, we’re honored to feature the journey of Gods’favour Chukwudi, an iMasons scholarship recipient from Kigali, Rwanda. A strong believer in the power of support networks, God’sfavour jumped at the opportunity to join Infrastructure Masons and is exploring the iMasons network in search of opportunities to apply her emerging skills in low-level programming, which is her chosen specialization at ALU. Her goal? To become a key contributor in the ongoing digital revolution and inspiring other young women in Africa to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.Thanks to support from the Digital Infrastructure Futures Foundation (DIFF), students like Gods’favour are turning their bold visions into reality. Your support makes dreams like hers possible: 🔹 Make a tax-deductible donation as an individual. 🔹 Participate through your employer's giving/match programs. 🔹 Donate through Donor Advised Funds (DAFs). 🔹 Partner with your company to donate devices. Every contribution helps drive innovation and opportunity where it’s needed most. 📖 Read Gods’favour’s story: https://hubs.ly/Q02ZLgx40 💻 Donate today: https://hubs.ly/Q02ZLdvW0 Together, we can empower the leaders of tomorrow. #MakeADIFFerence #DIFF #DigitalInfrastructure #Scholarship #Sustainability #Education

Infrastructure Masons Appoints Mike Meyer of Portman Partners to Global Advisory Council – Infrastructure Masons “Having worked within the data center and digital infrastructure space for more than 25 years, Mike’s expertise will prove invaluable. The work that he and his team do places them in a unique position with access to people and insights across the industry, putting Mike close to the strategic priorities that our Advisory Council is here to support.” Santiago Suinaga, Infrastructure Masons CEO Read the full release: https://hubs.ly/Q02ZLdvX0 *** Infrastructure Masons (iMasons) is a global, nonprofit, professional association of individuals connected and empowered to build a greater digital future for all. Since its launch in 2016, the organization has brought together 6,000 individuals across 130 countries, a community representing USD 150+ billion in infrastructure projects. The iMasons Advisory Council is a leadership committee composed of industry specialists who design, manage and operate some of the largest and most progressive digital infrastructure portfolios in the world.

Such a fantastic event AI DataCenter Summit in Chandler, AZ ! A great place to start with the STEM Golf Fundraising and the Phoenix Infrastructure Masons Local Chapter. We also had the very first IM Women event in Phoenix. Thanks Brian Jabeck and Kirk Busch for putting all this together. Arizona Data Center Alliance #AzDataCenter I enjoyed the time with my friend Nabeel Mahmood speaking about joint efforts with Nomad Futurist for increasing industry awareness through education and inclusion to help feed the talent pipeline. Happy bday Brian Jabeck ! Dean Nelson | Bill Kleyman 🇺🇦 | Rhea Williams | Mark Gusakov | Miranda G. Gardiner, LEED Fellow | Megan Baker, MBA | Ginez (Gino) Toromazote | Martin Roush PE | Mark Ready | Colby Cox | Ed Socia | Patricia L. | Bryan K. Darby | Therese Kerfoot | Alexandra Desseyn | Pete DiSanto | Mark Bauer Greg Stover | Nina Sadighi, PE, SMIEEE

This week, the Phoenix Local Chapter brought folks together for an inspiring and impactful meeting at #AIDC24, showcasing the work to drive education, workforce development, and community engagement in our industry. If you’re looking to get more involved with your local chapter or these initiatives, now is the perfect time. Together, we can continue building a brighter future. 🙌

On Giving Tuesday, we invite you to help shape the future of digital infrastructure. Make a DIFFerence: https://hubs.ly/Q02ZLjtQ0 The iMasons’ Digital Infrastructure Futures Foundation (DIFF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is on a mission to accelerate the adoption of digital infrastructure by empowering underrepresented communities through education and opportunity. DIFF supports students in the iMasons Capstone program, in traditional academic paths, and early career professionals pursuing certifications. To date, we’ve awarded over 300 scholarships across 23 countries. Help us keep supporting the future of the digital infrastructure industry by making a one-time or recurring donation today! Make a DIFFerence: https://hubs.ly/Q02ZLjtQ0 *** GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that takes place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the United States.

This November, iMasons held a joint event with Africa Data Centres Association at AfricaCom 2024. The event gathered industry stakeholders to discuss ‘Neighbours in the Digital Age’ with a focus on ‘The Impact of Data Centers in our Community’ The objective was to highlight current perceptions around DC’s and carry out a working session with the best industry minds available to identify and prioritise how DC’s impact communities. The collective insights from this session will support iMasons next publication ‘DC’s as a Good Neighbour’. Members, log in to review the full review and access the slides! https://hubs.ly/Q02ZKZ_70