As a parent, I feel that I’m more than an ally. I can’t sit still. I have a responsibility to listen, educate and advocate for change, so that my kid feels seen, accepted and loved just the way they are.

I am delighted to see Teva’s tangible efforts towards LGBTQ+ inclusion not only during Pride month but throughout the year. At a personal level, I feel welcomed and proud to work here, knowing that I can bring my entire self to work every day.

As an Ally I will actively engage others on the topic of pronouns. One small step of awareness can contribute to a greater culture change when it comes to supporting the LGBTQ+ community with greater equality & inclusion.

I learned from two of my adult children how to more fully accept and love all people on the spectrum of life, and I learned from Teva’s PRIDE ERG how to translate those feelings into meaningful advocacy and action. What I realized many years too late was that you do not need to wait for a personal reason to support your ERGs and make a difference.

As an ally I try to understand what others may be feeling, listen to what they are saying and ask questions.  Pride month is the perfect time to ask why pronouns are important and learn how using someone’s preferred pronoun can make them feel included and valued.

Pride month is an opportunity to celebrate and champion inclusiveness and diversity. But it’s also a chance to reflect on where we can do better, and remind ourselves that there’s still work to do. As a leader I’m committed to doing everything I can to make sure that no matter who you are, you will always feel you can be your True Self at Teva.