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and community members. <br /> <br />I am a women working in a male-dominated <br />profession. And I am keenly aware of my <br />white, straight, able-bodied privilege. My <br />family of origin was formed by transracial <br />adoption: two of my siblings are African <br />American and one is a naturalized US citizen <br />born in Southeast Asia. One sibling is gay. <br />My bonus-son of 20 years has Down <br />Syndrome. I’ve had a lifetime being an ally <br />and advocate for my family members <br />excluded from privileges I’m afforded solely <br />based on my identities of white, straight, and <br />able-bodied. <br />How do you see <br /> <br />your lived <br />To some degree, everyone’s life includes <br />challenges to overcome being ‘othered’ – <br />experiences <br />unwelcome, suspected, even threatened. <br />contributing to <br />During my lifetime, we made some progress <br />the City's equity <br />on societal equity and inclusion. Part of our <br />struggle now, at every level and in every way <br />and inclusion <br />possible, is to hold our sacred ground and <br />initiatives? <br />continue making progress. Not to backslide, <br />but to move forward – now more than ever. <br /> <br />My workplace DEIA activities were banned <br />by executive order in 2025. I’d like to redirect <br />my energy to contribute as part of the EIC - if <br />my background and experience would add <br />value. I believe that we all belong, we are all <br />worthy, and we all deserve a community that <br />meets us where we are, that respects us and <br />welcomes our participation, and that lends a <br />helping hand. <br /> <br />Email <br />Preferred <br />method to be <br />contacted <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Qbhf!57!pg!79 <br /> <br />