Championing LGBTQ Representation in Business and Government with Annise Parker

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Annise Parker is the President and CEO of the LGBTQ Victory Fund & Institute, an organization dedicated to elevating openly LGBTQ leaders who want to further diversity, inclusion, and equality at all levels of government. Annise served for three terms as the mayor of Houston, Texas, from 2010 to 2016. Houston was the fourth largest city in the US at the time of Annise’s election, and by voting her into office, Houston became the largest city to elect an openly gay mayor. Annise is a hero to many, including myself, and tirelessly champions diversity and equality.

Annise joins me today to discuss the Victory Fund & Institute mission and explain why diversity in organizations, including the government, is important. She explains how she educates others on how cultivating diversity & inclusion positively impacts the economy and describes why doing the right thing helps businesses. She also discusses how the LGBT movement has changed since Stonewall, how the community can still progress, and how you can become a better ally of the LGBTQ community.

“Diversity helps, whether it’s in the boardroom or the frontline customer-facing side of an organization or business.” - Annise Parker

This week on Rock Star Principles:

Annise’s wedding and the craziness of being a well-known public official The Victory Fund and its mission to support LGBTQ candidates How politics at the local level makes you see how America works Why I ran for the US Congress Educating people on the economic benefits of diversity and equality Why doing the right thing is good for business Pride Month, its roots, how it’s celebrated today, and what it means to Annise The Pride section at Target and the performative “support” of corporations The power of representation How the LGBTQ community has evolved over the years since Stonewall The difference of experiences between a trans person of color and someone of privilege How to become a better ally for the LGBTQ community

Resources Mentioned:

Out for America

Connect with Annise Parker:

Victory Fund Victory Institute Annise Parker on LinkedIn Annise Parker on Instagram Annise Parker on Facebook Annise Parker on Twitter Email: [email protected]

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