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  • 1.  March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility

    Posted 03-30-2026 06:15 PM

    March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility, a time to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of the transgender community. Supportive and inclusive workplaces are paramount to fostering wellbeing and psychological safety for our transgender colleagues. Check out our recent article to learn more about ensuring your organization's travel policies are inclusive and safe for everyone: Travel policies that prioritize people | Professional Insights | AICPA & CIMA

    How do you signal allyship in your workplace? What practices do you see at your organization or elsewhere that demonstrate a dedication to supporting transgender employees?

    AICPA celebrates Transgender Day of Visibility


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    Brittany Rockelle Brashear, PhD
    Lead Manager, LGBTQ+ Initiatives
    AICPA and CIMA
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  • 2.  RE: March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility

    Posted 04-11-2026 02:58 PM

    I try to signal allyship by trying to be friendly to everyone, opting to include my pronouns in our corporate directory, and keeping a pride flag sticker on my folder/notebook- I think it expresses an unconditional acceptance that many marginalized groups may be receptive to / more comfortable around.



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    Dean Weaver
    Internal Auditor
    Morgan Stanley
    Jackson Heights NY
    +1 7173050193
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  • 3.  RE: March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility

    Posted 04-15-2026 05:22 PM

    Thank for you starting this thread, Brittany! And thank you to the LGBTQ+ Community and Jennifer for the great article that helps guide organizations on inclusive travel policies. 

    Regarding practices that I see at the AICPA, I love the way we aim to use inclusive language, respecting names and pronouns, and normalizing pronoun sharing without forcing disclosure. I also see dedication in creating a culture where people are given grace when they make mistakes, encouraged to apologize, learn, and do better without fear of of being penalized for honest mistakes. By modeling these behaviors consistently, it creates psychological safety for transgender employees and allies and it reinforces respect across the organization.



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    Crystal Cooke
    Director of Diversity and Inclusion
    AICPA and CIMA
    Washington, DC Area
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