2022 HRC Chicago Dinner Program Book

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WELCOME RECEPTION HOST DIAMOND AFTER PARTY

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Dear Friends,

At last, we are Together Again! It’s been two long years since we could gather in person as a community. We are beyond grateful tonight to be with you and to thank you for joining us here at the Human Rights Campaign Chicago Dinner & Auction. Tonight’s event is one of the most prominent LGBTQ+ gatherings in the Midwest, and it raises crucial funds to continue the work that HRC does every day in the fight for true freedom and equality.

Today, as we witness the human rights of LGBTQ+ people being deliberately undermined by many state governments across the country, we know that HRC’s work is more vital than ever HRC is on the frontlines fighting back against widespread attacks on the trans community and trans kids, threats from the Supreme Court to overturn marriage equality, and, more broadly, the assault on reproductive rights and efforts to weaken our democratic system

With our freedoms under attack, the stakes have never been higher Bearing this in mind, HRC mobilizes volunteers in Chicago and around the country to get out the vote for pro LGBTQ+ Equality candidates for Congress and state offices. This crucial work is funded by supporters like you, advancing our shared vision of a world where our laws and society treat all people equally.

We are at an unprecedented time in the history of our movement, and this calls for leadership that can take us boldly into the future. HRC has found that leader in our newly appointed president, Kelley Robinson. With Kelley at the helm, we have never been more confident in the future of HRC and the fight for justice and equality for all LGBTQ+ people worldwide. This is the hard work that freedom requires. And, Together Again, we are ready to meet the moment.

With sincere gratitude,

Tory Mitchell

Julie Anderton

Jacob Miles Feinstein

Byron Hoover

Justin Koziatek

David Prince

HRC Chicago Board and Dinner Committee:

COMEDIAN Dana Goldberg

As seen on TBS, ABC, LOGO, and Last Comic Standing, veteran comedian Dana Goldberg is a force of nature on stage. With performances at the San Francisco International Comedy Competition, The Comedy Festival produced by TBS and HBO, and the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland; her quick wit and playful stage presence have her earning loyal fans across the country and abroad.

A crowd favorite, Goldberg has become a triple threat combining her comedy, hosting, and live auction talents to become one of the most sought after entertainers on the circuit. Voted one of the “Top Five Funniest Lesbians In America,” Curve magazine raves, “Goldberg is one of the brightest lights in a stellar comedy landscape.” Advocate.com named Goldberg one of the top three LGBT comedians in the nation.

In addition to headlining clubs, theaters and festivals around the country, Goldberg has performed at and emceed dozens of high profile events and has shared the national stage with luminaries such as President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, former President Bill Clinton, Meryl Streep, Katy Perry, Kerry Washington, Jennifer Lopez, Carol Burnett, Sir Elton John, Mariah Carey, Shonda Rhimes, and many more.

Combining her gift of humor with humanitarian efforts, Goldberg has raised over 20 million dollars for non-profits around the country in the fight for marriage equality, LGBT rights, women’s health, and HIV and AIDS education and prevention. As the youngest child in a single parent household run by a Jewish mother in which two of three kids are gay, Goldberg helps keep most of the comedy venues and half of the psychotherapists in the country in business.

For more information on Dana Goldberg visit www.danagoldberg.com

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E. Patrick Johnson is Dean of the School of Communication and Annenberg University Professor of Performance Studies and African American Studies at Northwestern University. He is a 2020 inductee into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

He has additional appointments in the Gender and Sexuality Studies and American Studies programs. A scholar/artist, Johnson performs nationally and internationally and has published widely in the areas of race, gender, sexuality and performance. Johnson is a prolific performer and scholar, and an inspiring teacher, whose research and artistry has greatly impacted African American studies, Performance studies, and Gender and Sexuality studies He is the author, editor, or co editor of several award winning books, including his most recent two: Black Queer Southern Women An Oral History (University of North Carolina Press, 2018) and, Honeypot: Black Southern Women Who Love Women (Duke UP, 2019) He has received multiple awards for his scholarship, including the Lilla A. Heston Award, the Erro l Hill Book Award, Hurston/Wright Legacy Book Finalist, Stonewall Book Award Honor Book, Lambda Literary LGBTQ Studies Book Award Finalist, theRandy Majors Memorial Award for Outstanding Contributions to LGBT Scholarship in Communication, Publishing Triangle Judy Grahn Award for Lesbian Nonfiction Finalist, Lambda Literary LGBTQ Anthology Award Finalist.

Johnson’s performance work dovetails with his written work His staged reading, “Pouring Tea: Black Gay Men of the South Tell Their Tales” is based on his book, Sweet Tea, and has toured over 100 college campuses from 2006 to the present, and his full length stage play, Sweet Tea The Play, premiered in Chicago and toured to Austin, Texas, Washington, DC, New York, Los Angeles, Providence, Rhode Islan d, Durham, North Carolina, and the National Black Theater Festival.

Johnson has also received awards for his performance work, including the Leslie Irene Coger Award for Outstanding Contributions to Performance from the National Communication Association, the Bert Williams Award for Best Solo Performance, from the Chicago Black Theater Alliance, and the René Castillo Otto Award for Political Theater

He is the star and co executive producer (with John L. Jackson, Jr.) of the documentary, Making Sweet Tea, based on the book and play.

In 2010 he was inducted into the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame.

Everybody.

At Apple, we’re committed to using our voice to advocate for LGBTQ+ people and the freedoms they deserve. Because we believe everybody should have the right to be free from discrimination. We proudly support the Human Rights Campaign and stand with you to build a better future.

Julie Anderton (SHE/HER/HERS)

Julie has been a member of the Chicago Steering Committee since 2015. She currently serves as the board liaison for the Chicago Federal Club and Chicago Gala’s Silent Auction co chair. In the past, she has served as Membership Outreach co chair. She previously volunteered in Indiana with HRC from 2005 2008, where she was part of several committees (membership, diversity, political, volunteer, and communications) and on the Board of Governors Julie works as a Lead Engineer at Salesforce where she is part of their LGBT resource group, Outforce

Justin Koziatek (HE/HIM/HIS)

Justin first got involved with HRC in 2013 during the Illinois Campaign for Marriage Equality. Justin got his first taste for LGBTQ advocacy and was hooked. He joined a gala planning committee that year and was asked to join the HRC Chicago steering committee after Since 2014, he has been a steering committee member serving in Volunteer Engagement, Community Engagement, and leadership roles In 2017, he increased his commitment by joining the National Board of Governors and is currently in his third, 2 year term Getting to connect with national advocates, local LGBTQ groups, and elected officials around HRC's mission really drives his passion. The realization of full federal equality for all LGBTQ+ people is long overdue. No one is protected until all are protected, especially Transgender Women of Color.

Tory Mitchell (HE/HIM/HIS)

Tory began volunteering with HRC in 2016 as a part of the dinner program general volunteer team After a successful foray into the world of HRC, Tory joined the steering committee in 2017 first serving as a member of the Membership Outreach and Volunteer Engagement committees He took on the role of Diner Co Chair in 2018 and 2019 and joined the National Board of Governors. Tory now serves as Area Representative, dinner program liaison, and corporate liaison.

BYRON HOOVER

(HE/HIM/HIS)

Byron has been a volunteer leader with HRC for the past 7 years, first with the Greater Washington DC Steering Committee and now on the Chicago Steering Committee. He joined HRC’s Board of Governors in 2019. He also has been active in various LGBTQ organizations over the years including GLAAD and Chicago’s LGBTQ community center, The Center on Halsted He currently is the Board Liaison for Volunteer Engagement in Chicago and also serves on the Board of Governors Executive Committee as a co chair of the Volunteer Engagement sub committee Byron is especially passionate about recruiting and engaging volunteers in HRC’s work and played an active role in organizing volunteers for HRC’s efforts to elect pro LGBTQ+ Equality candidates to office in the 2018 and 2020 election cycles Byron has spent his career in global marketing working for iconic brands in consumer products, entertainment, and wine & spirits Originally from a small town in Kentucky, Byron Developed a love for travel early in his life He has lived and worked in Paris, Brussels, Frankfurt, New York, Washington DC, and Chicago and has visited over 50 countries

DAVID PRINCE (HE/HIM/HIS)

His commitment to HRC began as a way to give back to those who came before him, and has found deep friendships in his peers David has been a member of the Chicago Steering Committee for six years He currently serves on the Chicago Board of Governors as board liaison for the Membership Outreach and has served as a Chicago Gala Silent Auction co chair for the past three years David also works as a Director of Products in the Prop Tech industry and is a Real Estate Broker with Main Street Real Estate Group

Jacob Miles Feinstein (HE/HIM/HIS)

Jacob has been active with HRC for the past several years He currently is the Co Chair of the Corporate Committee as well as active with the community engagement portion of The Political Action and Community Engagement Committee Recently Jacob has joined the Board of Governors Jacob has worked with and chaired several LGBTQ+ focused BRGs throughout his career as a Business Anal yst Jacob is passionate about providing resources for those less fortunate in our community.

AIDS Foundation of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago

Bake House

CB2

Charles & Jeremy McClellan

Cheetah Gym Chicago

Chicago Fire Soccer Club

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association

Club Lucky

Commonwealth Tavern

CrossTown Fitness

Cubbington's Cabinet

D Spa & Pet Boutique

Dabble

E. Patrick Johnson and Stephen Lewis

Early to Bed

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Fleur

Glessner House

Goodman Theatre

Hearthstone & Terrace

Hotel Baker House Wine HRC Chicago

Jacob Feinstein

Jameson Loves Danger

John M Karian Photography

Julie Anderton

Julie Anderton (julie@kingrudy.com)

Kitchen Aide

Kohler

Koval-Distillery

Kramer Portraits

Larry Dieffenbach

Lyft

Michele Kirsch

Michele Williams

Mitchell Gold Bob Williams

Modern Chiropractic Chicago

Mrgchicago

Nail Loft

Neighborlyshop

Northlight Theatre

phyxMe

Pinot’s Palette

PRP WINE INTERNATIONAL

Roscoe Village Bikes

Rosemont Theater

Sepiachicago

Siena Tavern

Sola Salon

Susan Koziatek

The Human Rights Campaign

The New Savant

Tommy Lodge Tennis

Townie Branding

Transistor

Whirlpool

Windy City Ceramics

Wines For Humanity

Xavier Esters

Steering Committee

Byron Hoover

Volunteer Engagement Liaison, Communications Liaison, BOG

David Prince

Membership Outreach Liaison, BOG

Greg Claus

Political Engagement Co Chair

Jacob Feinstein

Corporate Engagement Co Chair, BOG

John Barry

BOD emeritus

Julie Anderton

Fed Club Liaison, BOG

Justin Koziatek

Political and Community Engagement Liaison, BOG

Larry Dieffenbach

Fed Club Co Chair

Penelope Garcia

Community Engagement Co Chair

Renee Woods

SC emeritus

Stacy Ambrozich

Membership Outreach Co Chair

Scott Walker

Political Engagement Co Chair

Thomas Long

Communications Co Chair

Tory Mitchell

Dinner Program Liaison, Corporate Engagement Liaison, Area Rep, BOG

Andrea Miller

SC emeritus

Table Captains

Volunteer Committee Members

Sixia (Neo) Sun

John & Ismael Hassey-Nevarez

E. Patrick Johnson & Steven Lewis

Don Shannon & Jeff Kornett

Hope Pickett and Friends

Dylan Johnson

Destination Kohler

Mike & Sara Organ

John Smith

James Lazar

Justin Koziatek

Stephan Dimos

Nicole Costantini

JoAnn Killackey

Priyanka Srinivasan James Parsell

Dinner Committee Dinner Committee Dinner Committee Communications Committee Communications Committee Corporate Committee

Tommy Lodge & Mark Shields

Larry Dieffenbach

Todd and Jason Stofflet

Julie Anderton

Tory Mitchell & Neo Sun

John Barry & Dan Otto + Byron Hoover & John Lehmann

U.S. SENATOR

Tammy Duckworth

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Robin Kelly (IL 2)

Sean Casten (IL 6)

Brad Schneider (IL-10)

ILLINOIS SENATE

Mike Simmons (7th District)

Diane Pappas (23rd District)

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Hoan Huynh (13th District Elect)

Kelly M. Cassidy (14th District)

Michael Kelly (15th District)

William Q. Davis (30th District)

Will Guzzardi (39th District)

ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL

Kwame R aoul

COOK COUNTY BOARD

President Toni Preckwinkle

COOK COUNTY BOARD COMMISSIONER

Monica Gordon (5th District ELECT)

Donna Miller (6th District)

Josina Morita (13th District ELECT) Kevin B. Morrison (15th District)

COOK COUNTY TREASURER

Maria Pappas

COOK COUNTY BOARD OF REVIEW

Michael Cabonargi (2nd District) METROPOLITAN

CITY OF CHICAGO MAYOR

Lori E. Lightfoot

CHICAGO ALDERMAN

Brendan Reilly (42nd Ward)

There’s a world where everyone belongs. It just has to be built.

Google is proud to support The Human Rights Campaign in a shared pursuit to build a world where everyone belongs.

In a world where everyone belongs, what’s possible for everyone expands. That’s why Google is committed to building belonging at work, in our products and in society. Discover more at belonging.google

The most impactful way to support H RC is through a monthly gift, because you will help fuel HRC’s fight for FULL equality all year long.

Your ongoing monthly support will provide critical resources to fight back against anti-LG BTQ+ bills, expand and protect our pro-equality Congress in 2022, invest more deeply in our grassroots efforts with strategic organizing in key districts, keep pressure to pass the Equality Act in the U.S. Senate and continue to show up and fight for the multiply marginalized in our community and country. Thank

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Lyft supports safer spaces, and all the humans who inhabit them.

Transgender and non-binary people are your neighbors, co-workers, family members and friends. And when you or your friends and family are the targets of hate, violence and discrimination, you act.

The Human Rights Campaign is actively working to advocate for the rights and lives of the transgender and non-binary community–but we all must do more–can we count you in?

As LGBTQ+ people and allies, we have a responsibility to fight for EVERYONE in our movement. Now is the time to get loud, get visible, and spread awareness on behalf of transgender and non-binary people. So please take the actions below–but don’t stop there. The more people who show they care, including allies and trans and non-binary people who speak up for the most marginalized in our community, the more hearts and minds we will change.

Sign the Pledge and Impact Change

The first step in voicing your support for the trans and non-binary community is to sign your name to the Count Me In pledge. By taking this action, you’re sending a message that you vow to go out of your way to raise awareness and uplift the lives of our trans and non-binary friends and family.

Contact State Legislators

State legislatures are attacking LGBTQ+ folks, particularly trans people, left and right. Show antiequality legislators that we won’t tolerate any more bullying and discrimination.

Request and Show Off Your Sticker

Display your special edition HRC sticker on your car, laptop, water bottle — no matter where you put it, you’ll be saying you support our trans community.

Spread the Word On Social Media

Post these image shares on your social media channels and update your profile photos and let your networks know you believe in a more just and equitable world for trans folks — full stop.

Provide Inclusive Books to an At-Need Library

Your contribution will provide a set of three books to a Title 1 school or community library serving multiply marginalized populations across the country.

Share a Voice Message of Support

State legislatures are targeting trans kids. Text HEART to 472-472 to share a public message of support for trans youth and show you’re fighting for them.

(Msg&dataratesmayapply. Recurring msgs. TxtSTOP2quit. HELP4info.)

Let Kids Play

Rebekah is a 14-year-old girl who loves school, reading, hanging out with her friends and playing field hockey. But lawmakers across the country are trying to pass laws that would prohibit Rebekah from playing sports with other girls.

Wear Your Support

From T-shirts to pins to socks to masks, you can show off your support for trans equality no matter where you are, who you’re with or what you’re doing.

Transgender Justice eNewsletter

Stay up to date on our Transgender Justice Initiative and what we’re doing to dismantle stigma and end the epidemic of violence against trans and gender non-conforming people.

Innovation Begins with Inclusion

Intel is proud to reflect the diverse voices it takes to push possible forward. Together, we are shaping the future of tech.

To learn more, visit intel.com/diversity

Celebrating Pride+Joy every day

We stand with the Human Rights Campaign in our commitment to respect, equality & inclusion for all. These values continue to guide us in everything we do—now more than ever as Platinum National Partners.

TRANSGENDER INCLUSION

Over its 19-year history, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index has been the driving force for the adoption of equitable workplace policies, practices and benefits for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people in the United States and beyond. Participating companies know that building an LGBTQ+-inclusive workplace is not just the right thing to do, it is also the best business decision and allows companies to attract, retain and engage top talent Their commitment to building inclusion has only strengthened over the past year, with a record breaking number of corporations achieving top marks.

WHAT WE DO

The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer equality. Since 1980, we have been fighting for a better future for LGBTQ+ Americans. We are now working tirelessly to pass the Equality Act, which will soon head to the U.S. Senate for consideration, fight back against a multitude of anti-LGBTQ+ legis-lation in states nationwide and ensure everyone in our community is treated with dignity and respect. While our opponents are emboldened and on the attack, the Human Rights Campaign and our grass-roots army of more than 3.2 million members and supporters are energetically defending the rights we’ve gained and ramping up our fight for full equality across the board.

ANTI-EQUALITY LEADERS AND LEGISLATION

The alarming spate of anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced across the country in 2020 has continued to surge in 2021. These include bills that would prohibit transgender youth from receiving genderaffirming care and bills that would prohibit transgender youth from participating in sports. This wave of anti-transgender legislation harkens back to the surge of anti-transgender bathroom bills that hit state legislatures in 2016, including North Carolina’s HB2. We remain committed to aggressively fighting these threats to equality by those who seek to undermine our rights. HRC will do whatever it takes to protect the rights and fundamental equality of every LGBTQ+ person in this country.

B U IL DING A ND DEM ONS TR AT ING POLITICAL P OWER

HRC’s decades-long work to build political power has uniquely positioned us to reach LGBTQ+ and ally voters who prioritize equality on the ballot, also known as Equality Voters. HRC has identified 57 million Equality Voters nationwide who, if they turn out to vote, will support pro-equality candidates. HRC’s early and sustained year-round engagement in battleground states like Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin bolstered historic turnout in 2018 and 2020 producing pro-equality outcomes at every level of government. In 2019, HRC’s mobilization of Equality Voters in Virginia, where lawmakers had repeatedly blocked proequality bills over many years, produced groundbreaking progress for LGBTQ+ Americans in the South. These victories led to the Virginia Values Act becoming law, making Virginia the first state in the South to advance statewide nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people.

ADVANCING EQUALITY IN OUR DAILY LIVES

The HRC Foundation improves the lives LGBTQ+ people by building understanding and shaping the public debate of LGBTQ+ people and the challenges they face through innovative research and public education campaigns. We also change the policies and practices in the institutions that shape our everyday lives (hospitals, schools, workplaces, and more) and empower strategic partners, community advocates, and allies through convenings and capacity-building. Guided by these theories of change and seeking to prioritize work impacting those who are multiply marginalized, we have 11 cuttingedge programs advancing equality in the U.S. and beyond.

All Children - All Families is the only national program dedicated to LGBTQ+ inclusion in child welfare (foster care and adoption agencies) that provides resource development, technical assistance and training.

Public Education & Research produces written resources and conducts original quantitative and qualitative research exploring the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ people.

Global Partnerships provides capacity-building and leadership development opportunities to LGBTQ+ advocates from around the world to strengthen movements and advance global LGBTQ+ equality.

HBCU Program is the only national project that partners with Historically Black Colleges and Universities on establishing an LGBTQ+-inclusive campus climate.

Health & Aging provides resources and training to help thousands of healthcare facilities adopt inclusive policies and practices to better serve LGBTQ+ patients and employees.

HIV & Health Equity develops public education and capacitybuilding programs to address the disproportionate impact of HIV on Black and Latinx communities.

Religion & Faith provides faith leaders with opportunities and tools to stand up for equality even as opponents attempt to weaponize faith against LGBTQ+ people.

Transgender Justice Initiative leads economic empowerment programs, capacity-building initiatives, community engagement efforts, and public safety education campaigns that combat the discrimination faced by transgender people.

Welcoming Schools is the only bias-based bullying prevention program in the nation to provide LGBTQ+-specific training and resources with an intersectional lens, developed for use in elementary schools.

Workplace Equality advances equality for LGBTQ+ workers through the adoption and implementation of inclusive policies, practices, and benefits in the U.S. and beyond.

Youth Well-Being provides professional development to over 5,000 youth-serving professionals annually, through the annual Time to THRIVE conference, webinars, participation at major national convenings, and by amplifying the stories of HRC Youth Ambassadors. The program also convenes HRC’s Parents for Transgender Equality Council.

Diversity is a key component at Northrop Grumman - a proud Platinum sponsor of the Human Rights Campaign.

LEADING WITH FOR ALL Love

As one of the few large corporations in the United States led by an openly gay CEO, Neiman Marcus Group is proud to be recognized as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality. We’re committed to our HRC Platinum-level partnership and to leading meaningful initiatives that benefit all.

Human Rights Campaign

At Morgan Stanley, a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture underlies the success of our company. It widens our perspective, helps our employees achieve their professional objectives and allows us to better serve our clients. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion also garners accolades that consistently recognize Morgan Stanley amongst the top places to work for minorities, women, the LGBT community and diversity overall.

To learn about career opportunities and to apply visit morganstanley.com/people

Morgan Stanley is a Proud National Corporate Partner of the

Inclusion is our culture and our commitment

At Nationwide®, we are honored to partner with the Human Rights Campaign in support of their mission to advance LGBTQ+ equality. We share a commitment to inclusion and we’re passionate about a workplace of belonging that embraces the uniqueness of each of us.

Learn more at Nationwide.com/diversity-equity-inclusion

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© 2022 Nationwide CPO-1762AO (09/22)

Along life’s journey let’s travel together.

American Airlines is a longstanding partner of the Human Rights Campaign. American is a proud advocate for LGBTQ rights in the Twin Cities and beyond.

THE COMFORT OF BEING YOU

We like to make everyone feel more comfortable—in homes that reflect who they are, and in how we run a responsible and sustainable global business. We stand for self expression, inclusion, kindness, authenticity and quality. And we’re proud of the community we’ve helped to nurture.

We are proud to support the mission of The Human Rights Campaign.

We all bring our own backgrounds and our own strength. That’s what makes our work special. Be a part of it.

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Pride is power

Pride is power

When people can be themselves, they can do anything. That’s why we provide an environment where everyone feels safe, included and proud —and why we support the Human Rights Campaign.

When people can be themselves, they can do anything. That’s why we provide an environment where everyone feels safe, included and proud —and why we support the Human Rights Campaign.

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Target is proud to sponsor HRC in continuing our shared mission of creating accessible and a rming spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Together, we #takepride

Underwriting Equality Through Action:

• Signing amici curiae in support of LGBTQ+ rights for workers

• Partnering with HRC to share stories, experiences, and resources

• Maintaining top scores on the Corporate Equality Index, the HRC Foundation’s annual scorecard assessing LGBTQ+ workplace equality, for the third year in a row

• Providing financial support to organizations promoting equality, including the National Black Justice Coalition and the Transgender Law Center

• Promoting diversity across our own ecosystem through a dedicated effort to increase gender representation on our portfolio companies’ boards

• Creating an inclusive environment through signage in our offices that encourages employees and guests to use the restroom that bests fits their gender expression

Equity and Economic Empowerment

For change to happen, someone must challenge the status quo. We’re proud to support the work of the Human Rights Campaign and use our voice to uplift those left behind and those on their way, ensuring everyone has the right and advantage to fully participate in the global economy.

STAND OUT, STAND PROUD

Nordstrom is honored to partner with the Human Rights Campaign in our celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community and commitment to safeguarding equal rights for all. Whoever you are, whomever you love—we see you, we hear you and we stand with you.

What does every single one of us have in common?

We all have a heart. So at the heart of the matter, we’re all equal.

CVS Health® is proud to support the Human Rights Campaign and all they do and stand for.

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OUR PRIDE FLIES NONSTOP.

At Alaska, we are longtime supporters of the LGBTQ+ community and remain committed to a more equitable society.

We all have ambitions. And working together, valuing each other and respecting our uniqueness creates the best environment for us to achieve them.

Our ambition is bold, to help the world get to net zero by 2050 or sooner. That’s why we value diversity and put being inclusive at the heart of how we operate. It’s also why we’re recognized as a top employer by the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index.

If that sounds like a culture you would thrive in, explore bp.com/careers

Celebrating everyone’s unique magic.

At Cox, inclusion is much more than a word. It’s at the very core of our values. We thrive on what makes us different, empowering our people, clients and communities to build a better future for the next generation. No two employees look or think the same. And we prefer it that way!

Learn how we’re united by our uniqueness at coxenterprises.com/inclusion.

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Opportunity within a company that knows the value of its people.

We’re proud of a few things.

Proud to offer domestic partner benefits in the U.S. for the past 20 years. Proud of our Pride Alliance Partner Network, one of the largest employer resource groups for LGBT employees in the U.S. And proud to provide a workplace that promotes equality and inclusion—because our partners come first.

Become a partner. starbucks.com/careers

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

CapTech has, is, and will continue to be a place of acceptance and belonging. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace where all people can thrive and are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. To support our goals, the Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) Council, along with the six Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), promote ongoing education, and increased understanding and consideration for our diverse employee population.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Council

CapTech has an active DIB council – involving members of our leadership team – that fosters a culture to recruit, develop, and promote a diverse workforce.

Employee Resource Groups

ERGs are employee identity or experienced-based groups that help CapTech build community through a common identity or cause. All ERGs are open to those who identify as well as allies.

Recruiting Diverse Talent

CapTech recognizes that our company’s success depends on having a variety of experiences, backgrounds and voices leading the way. Executive and senior leadership champion DIB and ERG initiatives and foster open and constructive dialog across the company. A clear and cohesive DIB roadmap helps to guide all levels of the organization, and there is a strong commitment to increasing the number of people from diverse backgrounds entering the technology workforce and helping them advance and thrive.

Meet our ERGs: Connect with resources that matter most to you

w ome n@ captech

A safe space, nurturing environment, and supportive community to mentor female-identifying employees and empower their careers at Cap Tech.

b lackt e c h

To enhance, influence, and strengthen the relationship of Black employees, their allies, and the wider Cap Tech community while fostering a culture of inclusion within the workforce.

I nf in i t y & Beyond (Neurodivergent)

Amplifies the voices of those with neurological differences by providing a safe community for them, caregivers, and allies to share their experiences and perspectives while receiving understanding, empathy, and support.

pridetech

A resource and champion for LGBTQ+ employees and allies so that all CapTechers are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work.

cap asians keep eating (cake)

CapTechers who identify as Asian, or allies, sharing similar experiences and equitable goals, with a passion for sharing food as a bridge to their heritage.

captech families

Provides a forum for seeking and sharing resources related to specific family responsibilities at any stage in career and/or family life, with the goal of enabling CapTechers with tools to be good parents, guard ians, and/or caregivers.

provide the energy

How do we to transform our future?

At Constellation, we are dedicated to lifting up our communities. We volunteer our time and commit resources to build a future in which all of our customers, employees, business partners, and communities benefit equitably from social, environmental and economic progress. We are energized by these experiences and inspired to help everyone succeed. Together we can be a catalyst for positive change in communities across America.

Powering communities®.

Protecting What’s Vital.

Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. We touch what is fundamental to quality of life and in all things, we do what’s right, what’s fair, what’s honest.

We’re proud to be a place where the diverse perspectives of our 45,000 associates worldwide are valued. And we’re proud to support the Human Rights Campaign.

STAND OUT, STAND PROUD

Nordstrom is honored to partner with the Human Rights Campaign in our celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community and commitment to safeguarding equal rights for all. Whoever you are, whomever you love—we see you, we hear you and we stand with you.

There is power in our differences

Kirkland & Ellis is proud to support HRC Chicago in its commitment to advance LGBTQ+ rights in the Midwest and beyond.

Community-based values that

a difference

We learn and grow together when all perspectives and voices in our communities are seen and heard. In this spirit, we are proud to support the Human Rights Campaign in the pursuit of inclusion, diversity and true equality for all.

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