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HE, HIM | AGE 27 HE, HIM | AGE 35
SHANE ALFONSO (AJ)

FELDMAN FRANCAVILLA

FOUNDER AND CEO AT SENIOR DIRECTOR, DIGITAL
COUNT ME IN EXPERIENCES NORTH
AMERICA, SODEXO
While I’ve been subjected to hate and
discrimination, I recognize being a Whether with work, family or commu-
cis white gay man comes with innate nity, there is still much to do when it
privileges. Many of my freedoms were comes to visibility and progress towards
built on the backs of trans allies, black inclusion. What is my responsibility? I
siblings and friends of color. I believe ask myself, am I doing everything I can
it’s my responsibility to be a voice for my LGBTQ+ and Ally communities?
for the suppressed and help society Am I effectively amplifying our calls for
leverage digital tools to enhance acces- equity and inclusion in our workplaces?
sibility and inclusion. What I learned Did I create a safe space for others
traveling across five continents is that to come out? Am I driving allyship
community isn’t found, community is through educational opportunities?
created. As a community builder, I feel Until all those answers are yes, it’s my
called to help society move forward in commitment to keep advocating for
this digital age without sacrificing our SHE, HER | AGE 38 progress.
human connection to one another.
RACHEL

FELLER

RESEARCH SCIENTIST,
MERCK & CO

Right now, we all need human connec-
tion and togetherness. I’m focusing
on intersectionality and collaborating
with other Employee Resource Groups
(ERGs) and community LGBTQ+ organi-
zations. This is the greatest opportunity
to build allyship and community.
Making human connections will make
our society safer, more welcoming and
more progressive, and I’m all about
helping this come to life.

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