Meet Patti, Director, Human Resources Business Partner, Supply Chain

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 Patti, Director, HR Business Partner, Supply Chain.

Describe your role and career journey at Giant Eagle.

I’ve held various HR roles in my career with Giant Eagle starting with the supermarket and then the Retail Support Centers as an HR Manager. Later, I was promoted to a Senior HRBP supporting our Corporate Teams. In my current role, I oversee the day-to-day HR functions supporting our Supply Chain Team. It has been a great experience learning from all different business areas of the organization.

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

I feel we have strong Core Values that help create an environment where we continue to focus on the well-being and development of one another.

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

Our BRGs have helped develop and support Team Members as well as help us succeed in our careers. The BRGs are communities within the organization where each of us gets an opportunity to learn from the Team Members belonging to diverse backgrounds and foster an inclusive workplace. The BRGs also helped increase our awareness and growth as we share in community events and service projects that, previously, we might not have been aware of.

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

I feel the B.L.A.C.C. BRG has offered a space for an underrepresented group of Team Members to feel less isolated, network, and bring an awareness to others. It has also brought positive changes to our recruiting strategy.

Tell us about one of your favorite family traditions. Why is it special to you?

One of my favorite family traditions is having red velvet cake on New Year’s Day. My mother made it every year. It symbolized a fresh beginning. Today, my family has red velvet cake now on Juneteenth. My daughter suggested this tradition a few years ago.

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

Bloom where you’re planted.

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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.