Pride Community

			Aim

Statement		

The TAO Pride Community aims to provide professional development and connection opportunities for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies across Oregon’s technology and tech adjacent sector. Quarterly events will focus on helping members of our community navigate the challenges unique to their experiences.

			Community

Co-Chairs		

Engineering Manager

Fast Radius

Workforce Solutions Partner

Cinder Staffing

Manager of Workplace Experience, Diversity & Inclusion

Zapproved

Privacy & Cybersecurity Evangelist

The group is focused on:

Professional Development with an LGBTQIA+ lens
- Best Practices
- Thought Leadership
- Educational Opportunities
- Internal & External Community Resources
Advocacy
Community Connection
- Support
- Networking statewide
A Unified Voice
- Creation of a statewide voice within Oregon
  - Specific to the Tech Industry

Individuals looking for:

A connected community of peers and mentors
- Opportunities to gain and provide support to LGBTQIA+ colleagues across Oregon
Professional development and training opportunities
Opportunities to get more involved with TAO and regional communities.