WorkPride 2024: Non-Binary Inclusion: Embracing Gender Diversity in the Workplace

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  Tj Richards

  Engagement Manager & Network Co Chair
  Santander UK

  An ex US Air Force Staff Sergeant, I was investigated and kicked out of the military after being 'outed' in 2005, under the US's Don't Ask, Don't Tell Policy. I was stationed in the UK at the time and stayed here, eventually marrying my British wife and obtaining British Citizenship for myself. These days, I love to keep busy! In my day job I focus on leading a number of critical workplace experience programmes for Santander, working to ensure that our working environments are as frictionless and value add as possible. I dedicate a lot of time to volunteering, both in and outside of Santander. I focus on ensuring I am vocal about the needs of the entire LGBTQ+ community, and use my platforms to raise awareness of those parts of the community that need it most - these days that feels like my trans, non binary and ethnic minority siblings who day in and day out are facing far more hurdles than white cisgendered LGB communities are, and we're already facing a lot! I also Co-Chair Santander's LGBTQ+ Employee Network, growing it from c. 400 people to nearly 3000 people across the UK, and creating the 'Embrace' blueprint used in our other country groups. I chair the Board of Trustees at Q:alliance (a Milton Keynes based LGBTQ+ focused registered charity), and I work with various local community organisations to represent the LGBTQ+ community and ensure our voices are heard and considered wherever decisions are made. With what spare time I have left sometimes I narrate wlw fiction audiobooks on Audible, Amazon & iTunes, because there simply wasn't enough representation in this area when I was growing up and I want to help change that! Lucky for me I have a very understanding, and VERY supportive wife. Gardening and gaming are my 'wind down' hobbies that keep me sane, and my menagerie of animals insist on keeping me grounded. You can't feel too fancy when you're cleaning up dog mess in the garden! I'm always happy to help people and pass on whatever life wisdom I may have gained so far on this rock. I'm also very keen to listen to and learn from other people's stories. We aren't equal until we're ALL equal.

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  CJ Gregorios

  Benefits Sr. Advisor
  Quest Software Inc.

  Passionate DEI and Belonging Advocate | D&I Certification, Cornell University

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  Quebei Mitchell

  Technical Problem Analyst
  CGI

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  Radam Ridwan (They/Them)

  Head of Content & Corporate Comms
  myGwork

  Radam is a highly-skilled, award-winning, internationally-acclaimed individual looking to take over the world with infectious determination, kindness, and the desire to learn (a couple) new things a day. Currently the Head of Content & Corporate Communications at myGwork - they utilise their advanced communications skills, marketing prowess, and creative pulse to lead a vibrant team in the development of compelling, DE&I-focused content tailored to a target audience.

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  Ella Slade

  LGBTQ+ Leader, Diversity & Inclusion
  Vodafone UK

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