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Scott Huscher, Senior Public Relations Manager, Lisa Cremone,Customer Care Operations, Fernando Diaz, Flagship Brand Ambassador, San
Phoenix, AZ . Piscataway, NJ . Francisco, CA .

years ago to absorb the cost of LEAGUE has 30 chapters in 47
employees who want to join ERGs. states and Puerto Rico. When
So, if you are an AT&T employee you look at some of their top
and you want to join an ERG, or accomplishments, it’s clear
two or three of them, there is no LEAGUE is making a difference.
direct cost to you. All the group asks Members are involved with youth
is that you be engaged, willing to mentoring, developing allies and
volunteer and get involved and of other important initiatives. The
course that you have a passion for LEAGUE Foundation awards
diversity and inclusion. college scholarships to LGBTQ
Once we provide the foundation young people. Since 1999, the
for a diverse, inclusive workplace, foundation has awarded more than
you’d be surprised at how quickly $200,000 to students.
employees embrace the culture. They Another great LEAGUE
feel freer to share their backgrounds initiative is its Youth Mentoring
and experiences with their co- Program. It gives members an
workers. That leads to open, frank opportunity to mentor LGBTQ
discussions, and that benefits us all students. The LEAGUE at AT&T ML: AT&T also has the On stage at the Tyler Clementi
because we can more easily get past transgender discussion group lets #WeAreBold initiative, which Foundation Upstander’s Gala, AT&T’s
our differences and focus on the things members share resources and encourages LGBTQ+ people Neil Giacobbi shares that a recent
that we have in common – which, at discuss workplace transition issues. to live authentically. It’s very AT&T/Tyler Clementi Foundation survey
AT&T, is a commitment and desire LEAGUE is clearly doing great powerful and affirming to the of NYC teens revealed nearly 50%
to be the best in our industry and a work, and there are many are other LGBTQ as well as the ally have experienced cyberbullying, but
company that innovates and delivers initiatives we are involved with only 1 in 2 of those bullied told their
excellent service. that are making a difference. For community. There’s no doubt parents .
example, this year we launched that market drivers dictate that
ML: We understand that “Live Proud on Campus” with diversity is important for attracting
LEAGUE [AT&T’s LGBTQ ERG] the Human Rights Campaign. It’s the best and brightest talent and
is celebrating 30 years of Pride; basically a scholarship contest. We maintaining the competitive edge
how does this and other efforts asked college students to submit that creates the “World’s Largest
affirm AT&T’s commitment to videos describing on-campus Telecommunications Company.”
your customers, communities, LGBTQ advocacy projects they With that in mind, what makes
suppliers and workforce? would like to carry out. Then, we AT&T a great place to work?
let the public vote on the top six
CA: That is a significant milestone. videos and select the three winners. CA: The #WeAreBold initiative
But just as important to those Those winners received $10,000 is a good example of creating a
groups you mentioned is the scholarships and mentorships with welcoming workplace. A lot of
impact LEAGUE is having. HRC to help plan their projects. factors go into making a company

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