Dr. Sabeeta Bidasie-Singh, Business Equity Director at Port Houston, is committed to advancing diversity and equity within the port's procurement processes. She sets clear goals and metrics, fosters a strong supplier diversity program, and builds inclusive relationships with diverse suppliers. By streamlining procurement and collaborating with industry partners and community organizations, Sabeeta broadens access and support for underrepresented groups. Through education, training, monitoring, and reporting, she ensures alignment with diversity goals.
Sabeeta champions growth for diverse businesses and communities, aligning vendors with the port's sustainability goals and ensuring transparency and compliance across opportunities. She encourages small, minority-, and women-owned business enterprises (SMWBEs) to integrate sustainability into their operations and shares insights at conferences such as the 9th Annual Energy Supply Chain and Procurement Conference and the 3rd Annual Carbon and Emissions Tracking Conference. Her leadership in adaptability and sustainability supports long-term growth and resilience, promoting equitable opportunities and environmental responsibility. Sabeeta serves on nonprofit boards supporting the community and has received Diversity Champion Awards, as well as being recognized as the 2023 Small Business Administration Community Partner of the Year for Houston.