Influential role models to encourage and inspire the next generation of tech professionals is vital for the growth of the technology industry. Amplifying the voices of role models from minority groups in tech will massively contribute to increasing diversity in the tech talent pool.
Lesbians Who Tech
Lesbians Who Tech, a group that does social and educational events for LGBT workers. Based in San Francisco, Lesbians Who Tech now has 9,000 members worldwide, with 16 chapters in the U.S. and five overseas. The Seattle chapter has over 400 members and is growing fast.
GLEAM
Part of Microsoft's internal employee resource group, GLEAM has been promoting LGBT-friendly company policies as well as support and networking opportunities since 1993. GLEAM also partners with organizations to host events such as the GLEAM Summit and the National Out and Equal Workplace Summit.
LGBT MD
This is an app helps users find LGBT-friendly healthcare providers and mental health specialists. The app also specifically focuses on transgender providers in San Francisco. All of the providers are verified by GLMA: Health Professionals or suggested by the app's community members.
