Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

A Word From Leadership

Chris McComish
“Our differences are not obstacles, but rather opportunities for learning, growth, and expanded perspective.”
Susan Nicholson
“By opening a dialogue and positioning the conversations in safe and open forums with a basis of education, we can collectively appreciate and learn in an inclusive manner.”
Genevieve Oduor
“Our inclusive and highly engaged workforce is our greatest asset. Making people our purpose and ensuring that every voice is valued while doing the right thing, going above and beyond and winning as one team is the key to making S&T a great place to work and a great place to bank!”

Inclusive Banking Conference

Members of the S&T Bank team recently attended the Pennsylvania (PA) Bankers Association Inclusive Banking Conference. S&T’s Director of Inclusion Relationship Development, Genevieve Oduor, had the opportunity speak on a panel regarding connecting employee engagement to business results. Her talk included information from colleagues in attendance who shared their experiences as employee resource group leaders at the Bank. Colleagues reported the conference was informative, interactive and engaging with great speakers sharing various topics around workplace culture.

Access and Opportunity Summit

S&T Bank hosted the first of its kind summit, with the aim of bringing community leaders together with S&T leaders for dialogue to delve into how we can create a more inclusive financial system. The theme of the summit was building bridges to financial inclusion. Through open discussion and collaboration, we believe we can develop tailored financial products and services that truly resonate with the needs of the communities we serve. Fostering ongoing conversations and strengthening these vital partnerships is the key to building bridges to financial success and promoting lasting community impact.

Awards

Supporting Military Families
S&T received a 2025 American Bankers Association (ABA) Foundation Community Commitment Award in the Supporting Military Families category. We maintain our steadfast commitment to Veterans, military members and their families as a critical component of our people-forward banking purpose.
Athena Leadership Award
S&T Training and Development Manager, Felicia Daniel, was chosen as the Indiana County Young Athena Leadership Award winner. This recognition honors individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, professional excellence and a commitment to empower women to reach their full potential.
Inclusive Leadership Award
Genevieve Oduor, Director of inclusion Relationship Development, was named the Pennsylvania Bankers Association 2025 Inclusive Leadership Award winner. This award recognizes her leadership and commitment to advancing and celebrating inclusivity within S&T and across the banking industry.

Women in Business Conference

S&T team members from various regions of our Pennsylvania footprint attended the 2026 PA Chamber Women in Business Conference at the Lancaster Marriot. The Bank was a sponsor of the event that featured U.S. Soccer Legend and FOX Sports Analyst Carli Lloyd. The day was designed to be memorable and impactful for attendees while allowing for meaningful connections, thoughtful discussions and powerful insights reflective of the leadership and strength of businesswomen throughout the state of Pennsylvania.

Employee Resource Groups

S&T Bank Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are referred to as an affinity or networking group that serves to develop and empower employees who may share a common interest and/or purpose to foster a more inclusive workplace.

Leadership
Inspire, Educate and Influence
Inspire, educate, and influence others while leveraging our culture to unleash the leader in all of us.
Embracing Abilities
Awareness, Education and Support
The Embracing Abilities ERG works to raise awareness, provide education, and lend support to the different abilities and capabilities of employees and community members through the nurturing of each person’s skill sets. To recognize that each individual’s skills and perspectives are valuable and promote them in the workplace and local communities.
Stars and Stripes
Supporting Our Military Community
Stars & Stripes is comprised of a group of people who have a common interest in supporting active service members and Veterans. This is a group driven by employees that provide support in community events, outreach, resources and mentoring opportunities.
Women Bankers Employee Network
Sharing, Networking and Fostering
Women Bankers Employee Network works to establish a space where employees can share, network, and foster relationships that inspire women to reach their goals and aspirations. This group of women and male allies will offer professional development, leadership opportunities and provide education and guidance for career advancement within S&T Bank for women in banking.
S&T Pride
Inclusivity and Respect
S&T Pride works to assist the Bank in promoting a culture of inclusiveness that supports LGBTQ+ colleagues and their allies through education, provision of resources and the fostering of general awareness about the issues and needs of this community.
Black, Brown & Multi-Cultural Network
Creating Safe Spaces
The Black, Brown & Multi-Cultural network exists to cultivate an inclusive, supportive, and empowered community for Black, Brown & Multi-Cultural employees and allies through inclusion and development of team members, networking, education and talent development. It provides an opportunity for employees to share, understand and foster awareness of the communities represented at S&T Bank.
Caregivers Employee Network
Work-Life Balance
The Caregivers Employee Network ERG is building a community to offer support, share resources and experiences with other employees who are also balancing a career with caregiving responsibilities for children, aging parents, and incapacitated loved ones. Additionally, the Caregivers ERG will work to identify suggestions and influence policies and practices at S&T to continue to be an employer of choice for all Caregivers.
AIM Young Professionals Employee Network
Empowerment and Growth
The Young Professionals ERG AIMs (Accelerate, Inspire and Meaning) to empower young professionals to grow personally and professionally through networking and skill building.