Corporate Pride: How Can Businesses Better Support the LGBTQ+ Community

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  Liam Paschall

  Learning & Development Specialist/Trainer/Facilitator/Public Speaker/Consultant/Project Manager/New Hire Onboarding/DEI Specialist
  

  Liam Paschall is a transgender man who promotes understanding, inclusion, and allyship. Liam shares a wealth of experience and knowledge to educate, inspire and encourage learning. He is a LinkedIn Top Voice and a sought-after speaker who has delivered engaging talks and presentations globally at conferences, corporations, and community events. Liam brings a unique perspective to every presentation and event, combining his personal stories with research to provide a comprehensive understanding of the issues faced by transgender people. Through his engaging and dynamic style, he encourages individuals and organizations to become allies and advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion. Liam has been privileged to present for various companies and organizations, including myGWork, DataStax, DataCubed Health, Drug Information Association (DIA), CISCRP, The Diversity Movement, Cisco, Red Hat, Honest Culture, National Medical Fellowships, Inc., and Credit Suisse. He has been featured in several publications: Contemporary Clinical Trials, Business Travel News, CenterWatch, and Clinical Trials Arena. He has also been a featured guest on numerous podcasts. Liam is passionate about creating a more inclusive world, a place of belonging for everyone. If you want to learn more about Liam, don't hesitate to contact him on LinkedIn. One of his clients describes him best: “If you have an opportunity to hear Liam Paschall speak or hire him – don’t hesitate. Not because he’s funny (he is). Not because he knows his stuff (he does.) But because he’s the kind of empathetic, generous, emotionally intelligent leader we need to hear more from. Work with him. You won't be disappointed.” This quote by Katherine Center is his philosophy in life, “You have to be brave with your life, so that others can be brave with theirs.” Industries worked with - information technology, clinical research, clinical technology, computer software, nonprofit organizations, healthcare, financial services Areas of Expertise: Active Allyship Trans Awareness & Acceptance Sex, gender, and sexuality Creating trans-inclusive workplaces Authentic Visibility: Embracing Transgender Visibility on LinkedIn Trans Inclusion & Understanding for Healthcare Workers What’s it like to be transgender? A 30-minute Q&A session Building Your Brand on LinkedIn Emotional Intelligence Leading With Empathy Licenses & Certifications: Diversity & Inclusion Certificate: Cornell University

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  DIamond Collier

  Executive Director
  Black Trans Women Inc

  Diamond Stylz is one of the premier voices of the millennial black trans community. She started her activism at 17 when she won a First Amendment rights lawsuit against the Indianapolis Public School system, a victory that allows her to go to the prom in a gender-affirming gown instead of a tuxedo. At 19, she was the first openly trans woman to attend the legendary HBCU Jackson State University where she honed her passion for activism. Currently, Diamond is the Executive Director of Black Trans Women Inc, a national non-profit that is led by Black trans women focused on social advocacy, positive visibility and building strong leadership among Black trans advocates, activists, and our allies. We host an annual empowerment conference with trans specific programming that draws from US and beyond. Diamond is the host and producer of Martha's Plate, a weekly podcast that centers trans-inclusive pro-black feminism and pop culture.

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  Brae DeRocher

  Senior Project Manager II / Chief of Operations for FIS PRIDE
  FIS

  In my prior life, I served 8 years in the US Military as a Military Police officer. I graduated from Champlain College in 2018 with a degree in Psychology. However, during my time in college, I also worked full-time at a psychiatric hospital, worked on implementations of diversity trainings within colleges and Vermont State facilities, mentored faculty, staff and students in Diversity Trainings, volunteered my free time at Vermont Pride Center where I created a group for transgender alliances and outreach. In 2020, I got into my PhD for psychology and ultimately declined it. I made a 180 career change and work in business for FIS now. Within FIS I am a senior project manager working for technology development and as volunteer, I am Chief of Operations for our Pride Network within FIS. In my spare time outside of my career, I am a lifestyle and fitness coach for the LGBTQ+ community and others!

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