At Qualitest where I work we have something that is very close indeed to my heart, and something I am very proud to be a part of. When I found out about it, I just KNEW I had to get involved and support it as much as I could ❤️

We have a diversity and inclusion initiative called Qualipride 🌈 which is the Employee Resource Group (ERG) for LGBTQ+ identifying employees and their allies in Qualitest and anyone who wants to learn about the LGBTQ+ community.

Our mission with Qualipride🌈 is to:

– Create a vibrant community
– Provide a safe space and support
– Grow empathy and understanding
– Reach out and engage with our communities

The vision for 2024 is to grow Qualipride🌈 globally by growing locally.

I’ve been a member of the Qualipride🌈 Committee since November last year as an ally to the LGBTQ+ community and work closely with the Chair of Qualipride 🌈 James Barrett, CSM, PMP who is based in the USA. We’ve worked together on a variety of different initiatives, and I’m planning an event for Pride month in June at the UK Qualitest office in London. We don’t just focus on Pride Month though, we run events throughout the year and raise awareness around important landmark days such as Transgender Day of Visibility and World AIDS Day as examples. Recently we ran an “Introduction to Qualipride” webinar to introduce it to new employees, and to reintroduce it to existing ones. The link to the recording is here.

This is such an incredible initiative and one that I think all organisations should consider having to provide a safe space for their staff, and to be able to say to them it is okay to be yourself at work.

If you are interested in finding out more about Qualipride🌈 I’d love to arrange a call with you to talk you through it and how you can go about getting something similar set up, as well as getting buy in from senior leadership teams and boards. It is a shining example of what all organisations should be doing to support their staff and foster an inclusive culture for all ❤️ ❤️ 🌈 🌈

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I was absolutely floored to get an email from the Women’s Society of Cyber Jutsu  in the States saying I’ve been nominted for an award in their “Cyber Mentor” category! I have no idea who nominated me, but I want to send a HUGE thank you to whoever it was.

The awards will take place alongside #CyberjutsuCon 4.0 on June 24th where you can get a day full of hands-on training, panels and discussions around cyber and careers. This will be followed by a networking reception and the awards ceremony.

Good luck to all those nominated and although I can’t be there in person, I hope to be able to join virtually.