About

Course Goal

Our course seeks to examine and critically analyze the ways in which major tech companies support and celebrate LGBTQ+ culture within a larger organizational culture. We aim to understand the organizational policies and gendered communication in these spaces to promote equity and radical inclusivity.

Vision

Our vision is to create a future where LGBTQ+ individuals can succeed safely in any industry, where their voices are heard and valued, and where inclusivity and diversity are celebrated and prioritized.

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Class Values

We value inclusivity, diversity, equality, and critical analysis in our exploration of LGBTQ+ org culture in tech companies.

We value the voices and experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals and strive to center them in our work.

We value a critical cultural studies approach to understand the complexities of these spaces.

We value the role of tech companies in creating a more inclusive society.

We value continuous learning and growth in our understanding of LGBTQ+ org culture in tech companies.

"I generally did not put much thought into some important aspects involving archiving/appreciating Queer history, especially because I did not see much of this while growing up where I did. Seeing all of the value placed upon the Queer history and landmarks in Seattle made me realize I should pay more attention and place more value upon the cultural history around me, and appreciate the people who work so hard to preserve and share it."

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Meet the Instructors

Alison Lietzenmayer

Lead Course Instructor,

Director of Senior Experience

& Internship

Department of Communication

& Theatre Arts

Carla Harrell

Subject Matter Expert and

Co-faculty Instructor

Chief Department Advisor

Department of Communication

& Theatre Arts

Megan Mize

Subject Matter Expert and

Co-faculty Instructor

Director, ePortfolios & Digital Initiatives

Academic Success Center

Our Seattle Educators

Seattle is a vibrant city that celebrates diversity and supports LGBTQ+ culture and community. We were lucky to learn with experts in their fields about exciting industries while considering how identities intersect in personal and professional spaces.

A special thanks is offered to the guest speakers that educated, fed, and loved us on this journey!