2023 HRC Seattle Dinner Program Book by Human Rights Campaign

WITHOUT EXCEPTION

SEATTLE DINNER

PROGRAM BOOK | NOVEMBER 11, 2023

THANK YOU TO OUR LOCAL SPONSORS

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WELCOME LETTER Welcome to the Human Rights Campaign Seattle Dinner, an event showcasing the unwavering belief that equality should be upheld “Without Exception.” It’s a pleasure to have you join us for this remarkable evening. Tonight, as we gather in unity, we’re reminded of the remarkable power that comes from a community devoted to a common cause. The Human Rights Campaign has championed LGBTQ+ rights for over four decades, and it’s your continued support and dedication that moves us toward a world marked by equality and inclusivity for all. This dinner symbolizes the collective strength and determination that fuels the nationwide movement for equality. We acknowledge the trailblazers who’ve paved the way before us, and honor their legacies by continuing the march toward a world where every individual is treated with respect and dignity, regardless of their identity or who they love. Our journey has had successes and challenges, and while we’ve witnessed remarkable strides in LGBTQ+ rights, our work remains far from complete. Discrimination, prejudice, and inequality persist, and we’re committed to confronting these injustices with compassion, education, and unwavering advocacy. The theme for this year’s dinner is “Without Exception,” a reminder that our collective effort is magnified when we stand together. Each of you here tonight adds to the power of this shared vision. Your presence is a source of hope for all of us. Throughout the evening, you’ll have the privilege of hearing from inspirational speakers, connecting with like-minded individuals, and gaining insight into the crucial work being done to advance equality in our community and across the nation. We hope that by the end of the night, you’ll be even more determined to play an active role in the quest for inclusivity and equality. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our generous sponsors, donors, dedicated volunteers, and all who have contributed to making this event possible. Your support enables us to keep advocating for change and nurturing a more inclusive society. Thank you for being part of this journey toward a world where every person, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, race, or background, can live authentically and freely. Together, we’ll continue to embody the principle of “Without Exception”, and with your support, we’ll bring a brighter, fairer future within reach for all. Enjoy this evening of celebration, camaraderie, and commitment. Let’s stand united, firmly believing that LGBTQ+ rights are an absolute necessity, and that together, we have the power to effect positive change.

Sincerely, The Seattle Steering Committee

We must do the work. Real progress on diversity and inclusion doesn't happen without real work. Our determination to drive sustainable change, grounds us in the ways we can make the systemic shifts necessary to create a more inclusive industry for all. Microsoft continues to be a proud sponsor of the Human Rights Campaign.

Kelley Robinson HRC PRESIDENT Kelley Robinson is the ninth president of the Human Rights Campaign — the first Black, Queer woman to lead the organization. The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality and liberation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people. Robinson — widely respected for her work over the last 15 years creating and leading winning campaigns and programs — stepped into her new role at HRC after serving as Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Action Fund. From community organizer to progressive leader, Robinson has been at the forefront in the fight for bodily autonomy and racial and gender equity, with a focus on lifting up marginalized communities and building political power. Robinson will lead HRC — and its more than 3 million member advocates — as the organization fulfills its mission to realize a world that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.

Carl ClemonHopkins VISIBILITY AWARD Carl Clemons-Hopkins gained national popularity with their breakout performance as Marcus on HBO Max’s HACKS opposite Jean Smart. Carl’s performance earned them an Emmy nomination in the “Outstanding Supporting Actor In a Comedy Series” category and is currently filming season three. On the big screen, Carl was most seen in the Brian Grazer - Ron Howard produced film BEANIE BUBBLE for Apple. The film is Inspired by the story behind one of the biggest speculative crazes that blazed through American culture in the 90s and also stars Saran Snook, Elizabeth Banks, Zach Galifianakis and Geraldine Viswanathan. Carl also had a supporting role in Jordan Peele’s sequel CANDYMAN for Universal. On stage, Carl has performed in the Chicago production of HAMILTON as Aaron Burr and George Washington and made his Steppenwolf Theatre premiere in THE MOST SPECTACULARLY LAMENTABLE TRIAL OF MIZ MARTHA WASHINGTON written by Pulitzer Prize winner James Ijames.

photos by Rachael Jones (www.rachaelajones.com)

Utopia Washington COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD United Territories of Pacific Islanders Alliance Washington (UTOPIA Washington) is a queer and trans people of color-led, grassroots organization born out of the struggles, challenges, strength, and resilience of the Queer and Trans Pacific Islander (QTPI – “Q-T-pie”) community in South King County. Since 2009, UTOPIA Washington has worked with QTPI leaders to create a safe, welcoming, supportive, and vibrant space for members of our community to address basic needs, build pathways toward new expanded career and life opportunities, foster a sense of common purpose, and advocate for social justice, education, and overall wellness among members of the Pacific Islander LGBTQIA+ community. We also seek to build trust and common ground as a convener and bridge-builder between the Pacific Islander community and the LGBTQIA+ community, who often share many of the same issues and concerns. UTOPIA Washington is led and founded by women of color, identifying as transgender and/or fa’afafine. Fa’afafine is a cultural gender identity native to Samoa translated as “in the manner of a woman.” We approach community work through an intersectional and cultural lens. Our cultural identity plays an integral role in the way we care and fight for the liberation of queer and trans people of color. Since its inception, UTOPIA Washington has worked to build power and help our community members access resources, employment, stable housing, higher education, culturally competent healthcare, and more. Founder, Executive Director, and Fa’afafine Leader, Taffy Maene-Johnson saw an influx of queer and trans Pacific Islanders emigrating to the Pacific Northwest in search of opportunities and the need to address the inequities in access. These community members faced hardships in securing employment due to race and gender-based discrimination and were often pushed into sex work, low-paying hard labor jobs, and contracted out-of-state jobs where their rights as workers were violated and where there was limited access to healthcare.

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 Washington DC and beyond.

Dana Goldberg COMEDIAN

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

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.

Marilyn Strickland CONGRESSWOMAN

Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland represents Washington’s 10th Congressional District, which covers parts of Pierce and Thurston Counties. Born in Seoul, she is the first African-American to represent Washington State at the federal level, and one of the first Korean-American women elected to Congress in its history. She earned her B.A. from the University of Washington and holds an MBA from Clark Atlanta University. Prior to her election to Congress, Strickland was the President and CEO of the Seattle Metro Chamber of Commerce. She served two terms as mayor of Tacoma from 2010-2017, where she championed education, infrastructure, and job growth. A firm believer that there is dignity in all work, Strickland led successful efforts to raise the minimum wage and pass paid sick leave, paving the way for statewide action. By making education a civic priority, she led efforts to raise Tacoma’s high school graduation rate from 55% to 89%. In the 118th Congress, Strickland sits on the House Armed Services Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. She serves as whip for the Congressional Black Caucus and is a member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, the Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities Caucus, and the New Democrat Coalition. She is cochair of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus and a member of the Pro-choice Caucus. Congresswoman Strickland resides in the district with her husband Patrick Erwin.

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Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10)

Thank You from Lt. Governor Denny Heck November 9, 2023

Thank you for the invitation to attend the Human Rights Campaign’s 22nd Annual Dinner in Seattle. I regret that I am unable to join you this evening, but I would like to extend my utmost gratitude and appreciation for all the hard work of the HRC in advocating for our LGBTQ+ loved ones. With rising anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments in our nation, I strongly believe in the importance of voicing our support and standing in unity with LGBTQ+ Americans. It is disheartening and enraging that queer folks still face harassment, abuse, and discrimination in their workplace, in their school, in their family, and in public for who they are and who they love. We are a nation based upon equality for all and it is vital that we ensure that the LGBTQ+ community is guaranteed the rights and protections under our laws. I am deeply proud of the efforts that the Human Rights Campaign has fought for the past 40 years to create one of the biggest and most resilient movements for LGBTQ+ rights. Like you, my hope is for queer individuals to be able to live their lives with pride and liberation, fully embraced as members of our American society. The courage and perseverance of the LGBTQ+ movement remain an inspiration to the rest of us, even with the surge of unprecedented attacks toward the community over the past few years. Many areas also still lack progress, safety, and inclusion for LGBTQ+ people, from housing, to employment, to education. HRC serves as a leading organization that represents the excluded and gives voice to the silenced. And for that, I am deeply thankful. Tonight, we are celebrating all that the HRC has accomplished. Tomorrow, we continue to be reminded of the bravery of LGBTQ+ folks and of their good fight for full equality. And together, we will work to preserve and advocate for the rights and protections for LGBTQ+ Americans under the law. I am proud to be your ally. Have a pleasant evening and enjoy the dinner. Sincerely,

Denny Heck Lieutenant Governor

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November 11th, 2023 Friends, Welcome to the 22nd annual Human Rights Campaign Seattle Dinner! While I’m regretfully unable to celebrate in person with you tonight, I’m pleased to send this letter to express my appreciation for HRC’s decades of tireless advocacy to advance LGBTQ rights throughout Washington and across the United States. In my time in the Washington State Legislature, one of my highest priorities has been securing and strengthening the rights of our LGBTQ community. Currently, I serve as Co-Chair of LGBTQ Caucus, leading the effort to protect LGBTQ youth and communities across the state. I have championed bills requiring that schools adopt policies to protect trans kids from bullying, improving and expanding access to HIV medication, and banning so-called conversion therapy. In 2021, I passed the Gender Affirming Care Act to prohibit health insurers from denying or limiting coverage for gender-affirming care, ensuring that trans and gender diverse Washingtonians can receive medical treatments they need. This past session, I was proud to pass a bill to help unhoused trans youth access safe shelter and gender-affirming care. Recent years have seen a conservative backlash that seeks to silence our voices, obscure our visibility, and threaten the lives and wellbeing of LGBTQ people everywhere. As alarming as these hateful actions are, however, no one can deny that our community has never been stronger or more visible than it is today. Across the country, we are organized, engaged, and resolute. Here in Washington, I’m honored to be a part of these efforts, using my position as Senator to advocate passionately for the LGBTQ community to ensure our hard-won rights are safeguarded and expanded. We have much work left to do, but we must also make space to reflect proudly on all the progress we’ve made so far. As you enjoy your dinner tonight, I urge you to celebrate our strength, our resilience, and our resolve to continue fighting until LGBTQ equality is no longer a goal, but a given.

With pride,

Marko Liias Senator, D-21

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INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE

OF THOSE RATED ON HRC FOUNDATION’S 2021 CEI…

99%

of CEI-rated employers explicitly include gender identity as a part of their non-discrimination policy.

49% of CEI-rated employers

allow employees the option to selfidentify as LGBTQ+ in anonymous employee engagement surveys or as part of data collection on confidential employee forms or in the HRIS system.

94 % 600+

OF FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES

have non-discrimination protections that include gender identity,

UP FROM 3% IN 2002.

major employers have adopted workplace gender transition guidelines.

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.

91%

of all CEI-rated businesses offer transgenderinclusive health insurance coverage, up from 0 in 2002 and 22 times as many businesses as 12 years ago.

87%

of all CEI-rated businesses offer transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage while also eliminating blanket exclusions for medically necessary care in all other employer-sponsored plans.

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GIVE THE GIFT OF EQUALITY This year, celebrate your loved ones, holidays or other special occasions by giving the gift of equality! Gift a membership to the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, host a fundraiser to benefit our work, sign up for our wedding registry or donate in someone’s memory! Each donation includes an HRC membership and furthers the fight for full LGBTQ+ equality.

GOAL

HOST A FUNDRAISER

HRC MEMBER

FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY, GRADUATION, PRIDE OR MORE...

DONATE YOUR WEDDING REGISTRY

FLY A FLAG

GIVE THE GIFT OF EQUALITY TODAY hrc.im/WaysToGive

GIVE A MEMBERSHIP FOR HOLIDAYS & SPECIAL OCCASIONS

DONATE IN HONOR OR MEMORY OF SOMEONE

Celebrating a special occasion and looking to further LGBTQ+ equality? Join our over 3 million supporters today by giving the gift of membership, hosting a fundraiser, donating your wedding registry to HRC and more!

Proud to be On Your Side Nationwide is honored to partner with the Human Rights Campaign in support of their mission to advance LGBTQ+ equality. We’re passionate about fostering workplaces and communities that embrace belonging and respect.

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

THANK YOU

THE HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN FOUNDATION salutes our Foundation Partners with our heartfelt thanks.

ADM

GUIDEWIRE

PVH

ANONYMOUS

HEYDAY FOUNDATION

RAYTHEON

ASSURANT

HOME DEPOT

ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION

AT & T

IKEA

RUSSELL GRINNELL MEMORIAL

JPMORGAN CHASE

TRUST

KORS LE PERE FOUNDATION, THE

SEMPRA

KROLL

SIRIUS XM

LEGO

S&P GLOBAL

LEVI STRAUSS & CO.

STATE FARM

LYFT, INC.

T-MOBILE

MARSH & MCLENNAN AGENCY

TOYOTA

MATCH GROUP

TWITTER

METLIFE FOUNDATION

UNITED AIRLINES

COMIC RELIEF

MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION,

UPS FOUNDATION

DANAHER FOUNDATION

THE NATIONAL EDUCATION

USAA

DAVID BOHNETT FOUNDATION

ASSOCIATION NORTONLIFELOCK

U.S. BANK

E. RHODES AND LEONA B.

OAK FOUNDATION

VANGUARD

CARPENTER FOUNDATION

OPEN SOCIETY FOUNDATIONS

VERIZON

ELECTRONIC ARTS

PEPSICO FOUNDATION, THE

VIIV HEALTHCARE

EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY

PFIZER

THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY/

FORTIVE FOUNDATION

PhRMA

ESPN

GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.

PRONOUN

WARNERMEDIA

PRETIUM

WORKDAY FOUNDATION

BANK OF AMERICA BLACK TIE DINNER, INC. BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL CARMAX CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION CENTENE CORPORATION CERNER CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. COCA-COLA FOUNDATION, THE COLLINGWOOD FOUNDATION

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The Human Rights Campaign Foundation works to ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to care for their families, earn a living and live open, honest and safe lives at home, at work and in the community. The HRC Foundation is a non-profit tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. For more information about our work, visit www.hrc.org/Foundation Current as of January 30, 2023.

LEADING WITH

LOVE FOR ALL As one of the few large corporations in the United States with LGBTQ+ leadership, Neiman Marcus Group is proud to be recognized as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality. We are committed to our HRC Platinum-level partnership and to leading meaningful initiatives that benefit all employees.

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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.

BUILDING AND DEMONSTRATING POLITICAL POWER

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. Updated 10-26-2021

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NEW COURSE ON JOB READINESS, FINANCIAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS ABOUT NEXT LEVEL COURSE: Course is FREE

The MOCHA Center is getting us the bag. This new Next Level program will help us get jobs and give us $500 to participate. They're basically paying us to level up!

For real? You know I have job issues especially when I'm serving realness with my red bottoms... they are NOT ready.

Nah, no cap. They will teach us about job readiness, financial health and wellness and help us use skills we already have to get jobs!

Participants are paid $500 stipend ($50/week) For LGBTQ+ Black & Brown and trans & non-binary young adults ages 18-30 Meets weekly for 10 weeks via ZOOM Includes resume writing and job application support Covers computer skills and digital literacy

Facts... What do I have to do to sign up?

Helps you SET GOALS and go to the Next Level

THIS PROGRAM IS DELIVERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:

WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM:

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

Equity and Economic Empowerment Dismantling barriers to build a stronger, fairer and more inclusive world. about.ups.com © 2022 United Parcel Service of America, Inc. UPS, the UPS logo, and the color brown are trademarks of United Parcel Service of America, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Legal advocate. Pride grand marshal. Leading donor. A life well planned can offer each of us – any of us –

THE POWER TO GIVE.

The causes that inspire you are as unique as the life you lead. We all live and give differently, but the support of the right financial partner has the power to multiply generosity. It’s our privilege to help people make an impact – and to make our own. RAYMONDJAMES.COM/GIVINGBACK

Raymond James is proud to give back to the communities in which we live and work by supporting the Human Rights Campaign.

LIFE WELL PLANNED

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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

Make Possible® a Better Future At Applied Materials, our innovations Make Possible a Better Future – a future that begins with equality. appliedmaterials.com

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

Hope Matters. Matters. Love Hope Love Matters. Matters. #AcceptanceMatters #AcceptanceMatters Mastercard is proud totoalways support Pride of because Mastercard is proud be a corporate partner the Human Rights acceptance Campaign because acceptance is Priceless® is Priceless®

acceptance matters Mastercard and Priceless are registered trademarks, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Mastercard and Priceless are trademarks, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. Incorporated. ©2020 Mastercard. All registered rights reserved. ©2017 Mastercard. All rights reserved.

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!

Ray Robinson, Cox Communications

PRIDE AT

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

Make your mark

Where everyone is seen and uplifted. As a people-focused company, Starbucks is committed to building a culture of inclusion, diversity and equity. We are proud of our long history of supporting our LGBTQIA2+ partners (employees) and communities, from advocating for LGBTQIA2+ rights to the Supreme Court to providing broader healthcare coverage for procedures and services that support gender affirmation.

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TOGETHER WE ARE MOVING TOWARD EQUALITY AND EXCELLENCE From its inception, the Human Rights Campaign has been a fundamental, proactive force raising the standards of equality and opportunity for LGBTQ individuals. Shell has long recognized that a fully inclusive workplace allows our employees and our business to flourish. That’s why we’re a longtime National Corporate Partner of the HRC.

www.shell.us/getconnected

Opportunity for all. When we work to facilitate a diverse, inclusive workforce, we unlock our creative spirit and create the tomorrow we wish to see. For everyone.

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

photos by Rachael Jones (www.rachaelajones.com)

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.

We believe in the power of diversity. BECU is a proud ally of HRC.

Members Michael F., Zac T., Hannah H., Mattie S., Sunanta A. & Christa S.

Learn more at becu.org/PowerInPeople

Celebrate one night. Change a thousand tomorrows. KPMG is proud to support the Human Rights Campaign and its effort to end discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and realize a world that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all. kpmg.com/us

© 2022 KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership and a member firm of the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee. NDP379067-1A

DIVERSITY IS EXCELLENCE Perkins Coie is proud to be a supporter of the Human Rights Campaign and its Chicago Dinner. We foster a culture that supports diverse perspectives, inclusive behaviors, and equitable opportunities for everyone to succeed in service to our clients, the legal profession, our communities, and each other.

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A higher degree of healthcare. For everyone. At UW Medicine, you can always expect to be treated with dignity and respect while receiving the highest quality care. We understand that creating a supportive and inclusive environment is an essential part of healthcare for our LGBTQ+ patients.

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diverse perspectives. one vision.

At KeyBank, diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of our corporate fabric. This commitment is reflected throughout our business, from the teammates we hire to the clients we serve.

Cocktails in every color for every identity. It’s time to COLOR THE FUTURE.

Join Smirnoff in support for the LGBTQIA+ community, and toast to a more colorful and inclusive future for all!

PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY. SMIRNOFF NO. 21 VODKA. DISTILLED FROM GRAIN. 40% ALC/VOL. THE SMIRNOFF CO., NEW YORK, NY

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Our priority is to provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality care to every patient, regardless of gender identity, gender expression and/or sexual orientation.

The HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN salutes our National Partners based in the SEATTLE area.

THANK YOU

THANK YOU for supporting the Human Rights Campaign

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