Mental Health Allies

We’re a global company with a purpose: to deliver a better world. Even though we think big, we never overlook the importance of the people who help us deliver our promise. We are committed to our employees’ well-being and to the things that help employees be their best, personally and professionally. 

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Request to Speak with a Mental Health Ally

We all face challenges, both personally and professionally. Having a trusted resource to connect with one-on-one can help. If you would like to speak with an AECOM Mental Health Ally regarding a challenge that you or someone you love is facing, complete this form to be connected with one of our specially trained AECOM Mental Health Allies.

*It is important to note that Mental Health Allies are not doctors or counselors. They do not diagnose or treat mental health conditions. A Mental Health Ally is someone who will listen to your needs, provide support and connect you to resources that can help. Mental Health Allies follow strict confidentiality and privacy guidelines.

Meet Your Mental Health Allies

Mental Health Allies are committed to supporting the well-being of AECOM employees and their families. They have received special training and are equipped with the tools and resources to connect anyone who is struggling with a mental health challenge to resources that can help.

Katie Hill

Bid Management Specialist
United States

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

I don’t want anyone to feel alone in their struggles and feel like there isn’t hope.

Erin Fischer

Benefits Specialist IV
United States

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

I feel that kindness and support are free to give, but absolutely priceless to receive – and I am here as a supportive colleague for those who are struggling with a mental health challenge.

Ally 1 of 4 in this location.

Sandra Broughton

Corporate Vice President, Travel
United States

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

I enjoy people and everyone should have access to a good support system.

Ally 2 of 4 in this location.

Laila El Hasan

Safety, Health and Environment Specialist I
United States

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

Strengthening mental health will fill gaps in public health.

Ally 3 of 4 in this location.

Wendy M. Lau

Risk Management Sr Manager
United States

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

I care about the well-being of my colleagues and want to help further develop a culture of caring and compassion at work.

Ally 4 of 4 in this location.

Cynthia Alviar

Sr HR Specialist, Corporate
United States

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

Because I strongly connect to mental health advocacy as part of my life's purpose and I want to reduce stigma and discrimination around mental health.

Josh DiVito

Nuclear EIT
Canada

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

I want to give more junior staff an option to be able to meet with someone that is not in a position of power over them and could relate more to some of the struggles that they face.

Vitor Monnerat

Senior Manager, Audit Services
United States

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

To help people improve their mental health.  

Tim Joseph

AVP, Safety, Health and Environment Sr. Manager
United States

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

As a Safety, Health, and Environment Manager, mental health is a big part of my job and something that needs more attention.

Ethan Wiebe

Nuclear Engineering I
Canada

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

People should have access to the support they need and I want to help bridge that gap.

John Albrecht

Vice President, Director of Operations
United States

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

So that I can help my colleagues. 

Misty Craven

Safety, Health and Environment Manager
United States

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

I chose a career in SH&E because I have a passion for people, their safety and the environment that we all share. I chose to be a Global MHA because I want to be someone who offers support to others when they are in need.

Ally 1 of 2 in this location.

Charles Whiteley III

VP, Global Digital Leader, Buildings and Places
United States

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

As someone who has struggled with work-life balance and burn out in the past, it is important to me to be able to offer up guidance and help to those that may be struggling in the workplace as well. I had others there to support me and simply want to pay that kindness forward.

Ally 2 of 2 in this location.

Gurleen Bajwa

Electrical EIT
Canada

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

Everyone deserves to feel valued, acknowledged and heard. My goal in being part of this program is to provide that to anyone who requires support.

Kelli Kelly

Civil Engineering II
United States

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

To support my fellow coworkers and to assist them through difficult times.

Yel Cordero

Learning Administration Specialist
Philippines

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

I know what it is like to have nothing to lean on, and I don't want others to go through that. To the best of my ability, anyone can count on me. #YELevatingOthers

Peter Morris

Surveyor, Cost Management Director
United States

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

I want to do what I can to be in service and support to the wonderful people around the business who may be struggling with mental health challenges, so together, we can live our vision, hopes, aspirations, and change the world for good.

Belinda Sanborn

Administrative Manager
United States

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

I love someone with mental illness, and I want to be there for those who need someone to talk to without judgment.  

Courtney Bragg

AVP & Principal, Operations Leadership Manager
United States

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

After two years of working from home, we have all faced different obstacles as we come back together in a work environment and social activities. Sharing and talking through those experiences can help strengthen our experiences for a positive future.

Scott Jaykell

Director, Human Resources Business Partner

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

I want to make a positive impact by helping the employees in LATAM connect with the appropriate mental health resources available to them through AECOM.

Scott Hartung

VP, Regional Practice Leader, Environment
United States

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

Caring for our staff means supporting their well-being as much as their career growth.

Majed Itani

Associate Director
Saudi Arabia

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

Asking for help isn’t giving up. It’s refusing to give up.

Nicole Callahan

Associate Vice President, Operations Leadership Manager
United States

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

I feel it’s the right thing to do for my peers. Mental health is so important and too often overlooked. If I can help just one person through this program, then it’s a worthwhile effort (although I hope to be able to help many).

Richard Yen

Manager, Talent Management, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia
Hong Kong

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

I can be a go-to person for those who need help within AECOM.

Ally 1 of 2 in this location.

Cissy Ho

Director, Talent Management, Asia
Hong Kong

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, comes with an understanding that the mended piece is now more beautiful and valuable. Life can be tough sometimes, but with time and faith we all can grow to become more beautiful and extraordinary in our own unique way.

Ally 2 of 2 in this location.

Varaporn Charoendechathon

Officer, Human Resources
Thailand

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

I think mental health is important just like physical health. Taking care of it can prevent suffering and poor health outcomes.

Ally 1 of 2 in this location.

Kok Siong

Associate
Thailand

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

A healthy mind is an asset. Don’t let stress ruin your day. You are not alone, AECOM Global MHAs are here to support you.

Ally 2 of 2 in this location.

Khaled Elsayed

Principal Engineer, Highways
Qatar

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

I believe we are all one big family and we need to help each other. Being an MHA gives me the opportunity to support our colleagues, especially when times are tough. “We rise by lifting others.”

Ally 1 of 2 in this location.

Susan Mathew

Sr. Document Controller
Qatar

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

To improve the emotional and physical health and quality of life of the community around me.

Ally 2 of 2 in this location.

Steph Boulter

Principal Consultant
United Kingdom

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

Being an AECOM Global MHA will complement my role as Vice Chair of the Gender Alliance ERG. The ERG is somewhere people are going to be sharing personal stories and I hope to be someone who can help to make them comfortable, to ensure we make the ERG as welcoming and useful as possible.

George Kest

Senior Urban Designer
United Arab Emirates

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

Because giving is better than receiving.

Ally 1 of 4 in this location.

Sylvia Graham

Executive Assistant
United Arab Emirates

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

After a number of close friends and family members reached out to me to talk, I wanted to be able to help in the best way I could. I also want to raise awareness of how critical it can be to recognize hidden illness in your friends, family and work colleagues.

Ally 2 of 4 in this location.

Aisling O’Grady

Principal Environmental Specialist
United Arab Emirates

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

I am a good listener and would like to help colleagues who may be struggling mentally, particularly in the workplace, where people may not feel like they can open up.

Ally 3 of 4 in this location.

Lan Duong

Assistant Project Manager
United Arab Emirates

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

After volunteering in a similar role in my city’s community for a few years, it felt only natural for me to extend this role into my work life at AECOM.   

Ally 4 of 4 in this location.

Isak Malherbe

Associate Director-Surface Water Management, Africa
South Africa

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

I consider mental resilience to be very important and gladly provide my support and encouragement to this important initiative.

Lisa Cronk

Global ED&I Programme Manager
Australia

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

So I could better identify and understand how to support employees (and friends and family) experiencing mental health challenges.

Ally 1 of 2 in this location.

Bernadette Andrews

Safety, Health, Environment and Wellbeing Administrator
Australia

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

I like to show compassion and kindness and I’m a good listener to anyone in need.

Ally 2 of 2 in this location.

Katy Veilleux

Manager, Benefits
Canada

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

I wanted to educate myself, raise awareness and better support our employees.

Randah Alammar

Human Resources Business Partner
Saudi Arabia

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

To understand what an MHA does, so I can support myself and then be able to support and help, as much as I can, any person in the workplace that needs help.

Darashana Naidoo

Project Manager
South Africa

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

In the words of Albus Dumbledore, "Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, when one only remembers to turn on the light," and while this may be difficult for some, I hope that I may support them in discovering the light switch. 

Ally 1 of 2 in this location.

MaireLouise Siebrits

Human Resources Business Partner
South Africa

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

I believe mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make healthy choices both in our private and business lives. As an HR Partner, I am passionate about our people and want to support them in the workplace environment.

Ally 2 of 2 in this location.

Diren Pillay

Technical Director-Durban Office and Transportation Area Lead
South Africa

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

As a leader in the organization, I have a responsibility to create a conducive environment for our staff to thrive. Becoming an MHA, provides me with the requisite training and opportunity to support staff through an ever changing and challenging world.

Mohi Quadri

Graduate Engineer-Civil
United Arab Emirates

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

It makes me happy to give hope when people feel hopeless and it is fulfilling to be able to have a direct impact on the lives and well-being of people around me.

Ally 1 of 2 in this location.

Sharifa Abdurahman

Senior Project Surveyor
United Arab Emirates

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

Helping others, our team and working mothers with life challenges by having a safe space to seek help or clarity.

Ally 2 of 2 in this location.

Caitlin Cavanagh

Water Resources Engineer
United States

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

I want to provide a caring, supportive, non-judgmental space for those around me in my personal and professional life.

Wanda M. Davis

Senior Project Chemist
United States

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

Because mental health matters and society needs to dismantle the stigma attached to mental illness.

Dana Arneson

Senior Benefits Manager
United States

Why did you become a Mental Health Ally?

I want to help support employees so they can feel safe, cared for and so they can thrive at AECOM through all seasons of life.

Aisling O’Grady

Principal Environmental Specialist

United Arab Emirates

Belinda Sanborn

Administrative Manager

United States

Bernadette Andrews

Safety, Health, Environment and Wellbeing Administrator

Australia

Caitlin Cavanagh

Water Resources Engineer

United States

Charles Whiteley III

VP, Global Digital Leader, Buildings and Places

United States

Cissy Ho

Director, Talent Management, Asia

Hong Kong

Courtney Bragg

AVP & Principal, Operations Leadership Manager

United States

Cynthia Alviar

Sr HR Specialist, Corporate

United States

Dana Arneson

Senior Benefits Manager

United States

Darashana Naidoo

Project Manager

South Africa

Diren Pillay

Technical Director-Durban Office and Transportation Area Lead

South Africa

Erin Fischer

Benefits Specialist IV

United States

Ethan Wiebe

Nuclear Engineering I

Canada

George Kest

Senior Urban Designer

United Arab Emirates

Gurleen Bajwa

Electrical EIT

Canada

Isak Malherbe

Associate Director-Surface Water Management, Africa

South Africa

John Albrecht

Vice President, Director of Operations

United States

Josh DiVito

Nuclear EIT

Canada

Katie Hill

Bid Management Specialist

United States

Katy Veilleux

Manager, Benefits

Canada

Kelli Kelly

Civil Engineering II

United States

Khaled Elsayed

Principal Engineer, Highways

Qatar

Kok Siong

Associate

Thailand

Laila El Hasan

Safety, Health and Environment Specialist I

United States

Lan Duong

Assistant Project Manager

United Arab Emirates

Lisa Cronk

Global ED&I Programme Manager

Australia

MaireLouise Siebrits

Human Resources Business Partner

South Africa

Majed Itani

Associate Director

Saudi Arabia

Misty Craven

Safety, Health and Environment Manager

United States

Mohi Quadri

Graduate Engineer-Civil

United Arab Emirates

Nicole Callahan

Associate Vice President, Operations Leadership Manager

United States

Peter Morris

Surveyor, Cost Management Director

United States

Randah Alammar

Human Resources Business Partner

Saudi Arabia

Richard Yen

Manager, Talent Management, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia

Hong Kong

Sandra Broughton

Corporate Vice President, Travel

United States

Scott Hartung

VP, Regional Practice Leader, Environment

United States

Scott Jaykell

Director, Human Resources Business Partner

Sharifa Abdurahman

Senior Project Surveyor

United Arab Emirates

Steph Boulter

Principal Consultant

United Kingdom

Susan Mathew

Sr. Document Controller

Qatar

Sylvia Graham

Executive Assistant

United Arab Emirates

Tim Joseph

AVP, Safety, Health and Environment Sr. Manager

United States

Varaporn Charoendechathon

Officer, Human Resources

Thailand

Vitor Monnerat

Senior Manager, Audit Services

United States

Wanda M. Davis

Senior Project Chemist

United States

Wendy M. Lau

Risk Management Sr Manager

United States

Yel Cordero

Learning Administration Specialist

Philippines

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