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Jim Kennedy: Born 1962 Race: Asian (hapa) Birth Sex: Male Gender: Male Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual Religion: Muslim (raised Protestant) Grew up in Germany, Japan and Steilacoom, WA Grew up in a (non-officer) military family. Obtained degree in electrical engineering and worked at Intel. Later obtained Masters Degree in Education and now teaches math in Beaverton and Tigard. Former President of the Portland Japanese American Citizens League. #1

Mokgadi Caster Semenya: Born 1991 Race: Black Birth Sex: Assigned Female (possibly Intersex) Sexual Orientation: Unknown Born in South Africa, Limpopo Province. She has 3 sisters and 1 brother and was considered a ‘tomboy’ as a child. Attends University of Pretoria as a Sports Science student. Gold Medal winner at the 2009 World Championships for track and field. Won the Silver Medal at the same competition in #2

Nikki Paige Araguz: Born 1975 Race:White Birth Sex: Intersex Gender: Female Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual Spouse: Thomas Araguz (Widowed) Born in Carmel, California, resides in Texas. Nikki Araguz was married to volunteer firefighter Thomas Araguz. Thomas died while fighting a fire in Wharton, Texas. Shortly thereafter, her marriage to Thomas was declared void and she was denied the right to receive his death benefit. #3

Jamison Green, PhD: Born 1948 Race:White Birth Sex: Female Gender: Male Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual Spouse: Heidi Bruns Jamison was adopted at 1month of age by a couple who wanted a baby girl. Author of Becoming a Visible Man. Received the 2004 Sylvia Rivera Award for Best Book in Transgender Studies from the Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies. He was also a finalist for a 2004 Lambda Literary Award. #4

Kim Petras: Born 1992 Race: White Birth Sex: Male Gender: Female Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual Born in Cologne, Germany Transitioned from her assigned birth sex (male) to her true gender (female) at age 12. Aspiring German teen pop singer. She creates electronic dance pop music and is signed to independent record label Joyce Records. #5

Jo Seligman: Born 1979 Race: White Birth Sex: Female Gender: is an attempt to categorize people based on unquantifiable data Sexual Orientation: Not disclosed Education: BA - Medieval Literature; BA - Fine Arts in Printmaking; MA - Teaching (Language Arts); MA in progress - Teaching (Special Education) Jo Seligman is a Special Education teacher who describes her religion as Zooaltrist. Her socio-economic is “born fortunate and continuing to prosper”. #6

Reflect… How do people at work perceive YOU? Ask yourself: Can I be my true self at work? Can I speak up? Can I be myself? Can I be "out"?

Create inclusivity ! One of the hallmarks of an inclusive environment is treating people as individuals rather than preconceived assumptions. It's normal to categorize, but stepping back and consciously not buying into stereotypes helps to create a safe environment.