Description

Allies make up an important part of our LGBTQ+ community and are often active members of Pride + Allies Employee /Business Resource Groups (E/BRGs) at companies across the region. Allyship is often thought of as an identity, but it's also an action word - it requires actively supporting LGBTQ+ colleagues in the workplace and beyond. 

Every ally can take steps to strengthen their allyship, and that includes standing up for those who aren't always in the room. Join us for this special October virtual Lunch & Learn!

Key Takeaways:

• Hear personal stories and examples of how allyship shows up in the workplace
• Explore how to navigate difficult conversations, even if you aren't an expert on LGBTQ+ topics
• Discuss ways to interrupt and respond to jokes or comments that could be harmful to colleagues
• Learn practical ways to build allyship into your everyday actions, not just your intentions

Panelists

Roderick K. Brown (he/him) Galveston Bay District Management Team – Health & Safety & Community Relations, UPS Pride Alliance BRG Houston UPS

Guest Host

Aimee K. Broadhurst (she/her)
Collaborate Consulting, LLC

Aimee K. Broadhurst (she/her), is Founder of Inclusive Space where she equips Employee Resource Group (ERG) leaders with the knowledge and tools to balance their paid jobs with their passion jobs. Aimee has over 15 years of experience working with ERGs, their leaders, and Executive Sponsors. She is the author of The ERG Handbook—Everything You Wanted to Know About Employee Resource Groups But Didn’t Know Who to Ask and The ERG Handbook Companion Workbook. 

In addition to working with ERG leaders, Aimee is a passionate ally and an expert in developing and training allies to drive impact, as well as launching Allyship Programs. You can read Aimee’s full bio here!

Sponsorship Opportunity

Support this important professional development opportunity and showcase your company’s commitment to LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion by sponsoring this upcoming LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance Lunch & Learn.

As a sponsor, your company will receive visibility in event promotions and during the virtual program, while helping the Chamber provide timely education and resources for Impact Partner companies, B/ERG leaders, HR teams, and inclusion professionals.

Sponsors help make this professional development-focused program possible and support the Chamber’s ongoing work to convene, equip, and strengthen LGBTQ+ and Ally employee group leaders and professionals across our region.

If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please reach out to Ryan Wilson, Director of Corporate Relations, at ryan.wilson@houstonlgbtchamber.com or 832-510-3002.

ABOUT THE LGBTQ+ WORKPLACE ALLIANCE

The LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance was developed exclusively for Chamber Impact Partners to facilitate engagement and learning between LGBTQ+ & Allied Business or Employee Resource Group (B/ERG) leaders, human resources, talent recruitment, supplier access, and leadership professionals engaged in belonging and inclusion efforts within their companies in Houston and beyond. 

Is your company interested in becoming a Chamber Impact Partner and participating in LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance Programming? Learn more here.

If you have questions about the LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance or eligibility to attend this event, contact Ryan Wilson, Director of Corporate Relations: ryan.wilson@houstonlgbtchamber.com or 832-510-3002.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 LGBTQ+ WORKPLACE ALLIANCE PROGRAM SPONSORS

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