Perspectives, Resources, Insights, and Direction by Employees
P.R.I.D.E. Resource Group
Aliases:
P.R.I.D.E. ERG, LGBTQ ERG, VUMC P.R.I.D.E.
Mission Statement:
The mission of the P.R.I.D.E. Resource Group is to celebrate the vibrant community of LGBTQ employees at VUMC, and to provide them with the resources needed for growth and development. We champion VUMC’s Strategic Directions of "Making Diversity and Inclusion Intentional” by creating a more inclusive workplace through education, communication, and mentorship.
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Email:
Sponsor:
Andy Peterson
Director, Pastoral Care & Volunteer Services
andrew.r.peterson@vumc.org
*Leaders:
Anna Dumont - Assistant Director, Trial Management
Pepper Heifner - Associate Program Manager, Program for LGBTQ Health
Vinnie Lopes - Associate Program Manager, Center for Patient & Professional Advocacy
Upcoming Events:
Monthly ERG Meeting: Thursday, 8/11, 1-2pm
Day at the Park: Saturday 8/27, 10am-12pm
-5501 Edmonson Pike, Nashville, 37211 (the park next to the Edmonson Pike Branch of the Nashville Public Library)
-Friends and families welcome
-Beverages will be provided.
Recent Events:
Monthly Meeting: Thursday 7/7, 12:30pm
June Pride Month festivities:
-Every Tuesday in June – Trivia Tuesday
-Every Thursday in June – Wear Your Pride
-Saturday, June 18 – PRIDE ERG Social Gathering
-Wednesday, June 22 – Pronoun Pride Day
-Friday, June 24 – Share Your Pride
-Saturday, June 25 – Nashville Pride Parade
PRIDE ERG May Meeting and Pride Month Planning: Tuesday 5/10, 1:00pm
SHARE Center presentation: Creating Equitable and Empowered Environments. Addressing workplace sexual harassment through Bystander Intervention: Tuesday 4/12, 2-2:45pm
Lesbian Visibility Day Panel Discussion: Tuesday 4/26
Monthly Meeting: Thursday 3/17, 12pm
Monthly Meeting: Thursday 2/17, 12pm
Monthly Meeting: Friday 1/20, 1-2pm
