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LGBTQ+

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Invitation in: My coming out journey

Posted by Fredrick Douglas Williams on June 21, 2024

Fredrick Douglas Williams shares a personal narrative about his coming out journey and the positive impact of his friend Jennifer's acceptance on his life.

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The importance of celebrating Pride Month at Avanade: Reflections from the executive sponsor of Prism, our LGBTQ+ employee network

Posted by Anna Di Silverio on June 20, 2024

Anna Di Silverio, the global executive sponsor of Prism, Avanade's LGBTQ+ employee network, discusses the importance of celebrating Pride Month at Avanade and the various initiatives and events being held to support the LGBTQ+ community.

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A reflection on Trans Day of Visibility

Posted by Richard Vander Meer on May 2, 2024

Richard Vander Meer reflects on International Transgender Day of Visibility, marked annually on March 31, and lessons he has learned.

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Fostering a sense of safety and belonging: Avanade’s LGBTQ+ Employee Network (Prism) expands into Growth Markets

Posted by Patricia Valloni on June 14, 2023

Patricia Valloni, Global Prism Co-Chair, shares the strides we've made to support the LGBTQ+ community and where we can continue to push for change.

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My company’s pronouns campaign inspired me to come out as nonbinary at work

Posted by Rachel Jeffs on June 1, 2023

Kicking off Pride Month, Rachel Jeffs reflects on how Avanade's pronouns campaign inspired them to come out as nonbinary at work.

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Why LGBTQ+ representation matters on IDAHOBIT and beyond

Posted by Kia Babashahi Ashtiani on May 15, 2023

Marking International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), Kia Babashahi Ashtiani shares why LGBTQ+ representation is vital for creating a culture of belonging in the IT industry.

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On Lesbian Visibility Day, I’m grateful for the acceptance I’ve found at Avanade

Posted by Valentina Ubbriaco on April 26, 2023

Making Lesbian Visibility Day, observed annually on April 26, Valentina Ubbriaco reflects on her experiences as a lesbian woman and how she has found support at Avanade.

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Bisexuality Visibility Day: Why I am comfortable being me

Posted by Lori Girard-Dumont on September 22, 2022

Lori Girard-Dumont marks Bisexuality Visibility Day with a reflection to educate and share her own story.

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Leaning-in on Allyship: Lessons from a decade of Pride at Avanade

Posted by Pamela Maynard on June 1, 2022

Avanade's CEO Pamela Maynard reflects on progress and challenges for our Prism employee network and the wider LGBTQ+ community as we kick off Pride Month.

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What it looked like when I came out as bisexual in the workplace

Posted by Siri Geluk on September 21, 2021

Siri Geluk commemorates Bisexuality Visibility Day by sharing her story of coming out as bisexual in the workplace.

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