Meet Latoya, Sr. Grocery Team Leader at Grandview Market District

This month, we celebrate Black History Month by recognizing the achievements and contributions of our Team Members. In our series of honoring such contributors, we're excited to introduce you to Latoya, Sr. Grocery Team Leader at Grandview Market District.

Describe your role and career journey at Giant Eagle.

Currently, I’m a Senior Grocery Team Leader. I started my career with Giant Eagle as an overnight Cashier, moved to being a Point of Sale (POS) Assistant Receiver at the service desk, and then became a POS Leader. In 2019, I decided to shift my career to store leadership and thus began working as a Front End Team Leader.

What do you think about the workplace culture here at Giant Eagle?

I feel the workplace culture is great here at Giant Eagle. You always have enough room to grow, move up, and to shine as brightly as you want.

Describe the impact Giant Eagle’s Business Resource Groups (BRG) have on the company, our Team Members and our culture.

Giant Eagle’s Business Resource Groups have opened a lot of Team Members’ eyes. They’ve also encouraged people within the company to have difficult conversations, the kinds of conversations that some might not want to have or are afraid to have. They provide space for open dialogues.

How has the B.L.A.C.C. BRG improved the workplace culture?

Our B.L.A.C.C. BRG has given everyone a voice to speak openly and make everyone feel comfortable bringing various topic to the table.

If you were to send a message to the world, what that would be?

Never lose your voice. Always stand up for what you believe in, no matter how hard it seems.

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Black History Month at Giant Eagle

This month, we honor Black history, an annual recognition of Black achievements and contributions of Black people throughout American and global history. This is a special time to celebrate the richness and diversity of Black culture in the United States and around the world. It is also a time to recognize both the very positive and difficult elements of Black history. This month’s theme is ‘Good for the Body, Good for the Soul,’ which honors the intersection of food and Black culture and prompts us to focus on aspects of life − people, activities, food, and events – that positively affect us because they are good for the body and soul.

This month’s purpose is to honor Black history and culture through education, good food, and involvement, and we're thrilled to provide a variety of activities for Team Members to get involved all month long.