Diversity

Faye Golden's Efforts to Advocate for Public Policy Issues, Bridge Diversity Gap
In the following video interview, NPMA President Faye Golden shared more on her professional efforts in public policy, her personal interests in being a founding member of the Black Ownership Matters (BOM) organization and her goals to increase diversity in the pest control industry.
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Pestmaster Brand President and Franchisee Named to NPMA Diversity and Wildlife Committees
Kieran Scott, Pestmaster brand president, and Justin Kendall, franchise owner, were recently named to these NPMA committees.
Taking Charge
Momentum is on the side of women in pest management. Prominent female leaders, including Truly Nolen’s Scarlett Nolen, share why this is good for the industry and explore some of the hurdles they still face to achieve parity.
BOM Members Reflect on Past, Present and Future
As part of Black History Month, PCT caught up with three members of Black Ownership Matters (Wayne Golden, Hamilton Allen and Faye Golden) to get their perspective on how African Americans have helped shaped the pest control industry and what opportunities are available in the present and in the future.
PWIPM of Alabama Raises More Than $1,000 at APCA Winter Conference
Professional Women in Pest Management of Alabama increased awareness of its chapter and raised funds at the Alabama Pest Control Association (APCA) Winter Conference in Auburn, Ala.
Opening the Door to Community and Collaboration
A medical entomology Ph.D. candidate shares her experience attending PestWorld 2021 on a scholarship from the National Pest Management Association’s Diversity Council.
Rentokil NA Invests In, Expands Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Program
By partnering with the NeuroLeadership Institute (NLI), a pioneer in corporate diversity, Rentokil is working to create lasting behavioral change through neuroscience and industry research.
NPMA Women’s Forum Aims to Advance Women Leaders in Pest Management
The three-day event took place in San Diego, Calif., at the Manchester Grand Hyatt.
First Person: Fhallon Ware-Gilmore Shares PestWorld Experience
Ware-Gilmore, a Penn State University doctoral candidate, attended PestWorld on a scholarship and shared her experiences, including interacting with global experts, ranging from individuals in sales to field technicians, technical reps and scientists directly involved in research and development.