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Recent Events

Cope & Hope

A Virtual Networking Event
Tuesday, February 23
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM

Cope & Hope Event Recap

Best Practice Digital Download

DEI Q&A with Braden Marstaller

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Past Events

Cope & Hope

LGBTQ+ Networking Event
February 23, 2021

Pride in Our Workplace invited LGBTQ+ and allied professionals to share their strategies for coping, staying hopeful, and continuing to advocate for more equitable spaces. Following an introduction from PIOW board members, session attendees were split into networking breakout rooms to tackle a series of discussion topics.

The Intersection of LGBTQ+ Equality and Racial Justice

Equality and Racial Justice Panel – Part 2
October 13, 2020

This panel showcased a variety of current and anticipated organizational best practices around racial justice and ‎BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community intersectionality and collaboration. Our panelists and moderator provided insight, support and guidance for LGBTQ+ leaders, allies, employee resource groups, HR professionals and business leaders who seek to create a more inclusive workplace for all employees.

The Intersection of LGBTQ+ Equality and Racial Justice

Equality and Racial Justice Panel – Part 1
June 30, 2020

As we commend the recent Supreme Court decision to protect the equal rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people, we recognize that we must keep focused to address racial injustice for black, indigenous, and people of color within our community, nation and world. During this event, our panelists and moderator provided insight, support and guidance for LGBTQ+ leaders, allies, employee resource groups, HR professionals and business leaders who seek to create a more inclusive workplace for all LGBTQ+ employees.

Advancing Inclusive Workplaces

LGBTQ+ Leadership Panel
February 28, 2020

This year we planned to present a series of panel discussions and forums to spotlight LGBTQ+ employees, leaders, and allies who are making great strides in promoting and advocating for inclusive policies and practices within their respective organizations and within our community.

The first installment of our 2020: The Year of LGBTQ+ Inclusive Leadership Series was a panel titled Advancing Inclusive Workplaces. This panel will provide guests the opportunity to hear from change-makers within organizations who recognize the power in their identities and work to advocate for inclusion in the workplace.

Learning from Leadership

LGBTQ+ Leadership Panel
September 20, 2019

Annual Networking Event

LGBTQ+ Networking Event
November 7, 2018

Creating an Inclusive Workplace for Transgender Employees

LGBTQ+ Inclusion Panel
September 21, 2018

Protecting Progress on LGBT Rights

LGBTQ+ Advocacy Panel
April 6, 2018

The Pride in Our Workplace (“PIOW”) Steering Committee presented the breakfast event, Protecting Progress on LGBT Rights: Corporate and Non-Profit Advocacy in Historical Perspective, hosted by Wellington Management.

Annual Networking Night

LGBTQ+ Networking Event
June 21, 2017

Public/Private Partnerships for Advancing LGBTQ Inclusion and Civil Rights

LGBTQ+ Inclusion Panel
September 29, 2016

10th Annual PIOW Networking Night

LGBTQ+ Networking Event
May 3, 2016

PIOW hosted its annual networking night on Tuesday May 3 from 6:00 to 8:30pm at the Beat Brasserie in Cambridge.

Our guest speaker was Dr. Stephen Boswell, President and CEO of Fenway Health. We were absolutely thrilled to have had Dr. Boswell attend and represent such a great local organization.