LGBT+ @Work 2025

Sharonne

Winner of the second season of Drag Race España, contestant in the Benidorm Fest, actress in major musicals such as The Hole, Priscilla, among others… Contestant on Tu Cara Me Suena, and with countless other roles on television and on the stages of major theaters. She is a featured guest at major Pride events such as those in Vilnius, Tel Aviv, Madrid, Maspalomas, Torremolinos, and is the official host of Pride Barcelona. She has also hosted television programs.

Her ability to embody a wide range of characters makes Sharonne a truly multifaceted performer. All of this has made Sharonne an influential figure, followed by thousands of people.

David H. Dancer

Founder and CEO

D2 Marketing Strategies

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhdancer/

David is an advocate for LGBTQ+ workplace equality, as he shares his journey and expertise. Since coming out at his first job, David has championed inclusive initiatives, established employee resource groups, and led executive training programs that foster allyship and support. He is also the creator of Clout for Good, a podcast that amplifies the voices and stories of LGBTQ+ executives who have courageously come out at work.

Tyler Edge

Strategic Planning-Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff, D.C. Department of Human Services; Trans Advocate

District of Columbia

https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-uffen-2952bb3/

Tyler Edge is a strategic planner and dedicated advocate currently serving as Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff at the D.C. Department of Human Services. With a focus on innovative system development, strategic coordination, and inclusive policy-making, Tyler actively works to transform governmental practices, ensuring they are both efficient and equitable. His professional trajectory is rooted deeply in advocacy, specifically emphasizing transgender visibility, rights, and inclusive representation within public service frameworks. Tyler's approach is direct, pragmatic, and deeply observant, driven by his commitment to developing environments where genuine inclusion is the standard rather than the exception. Through his contributions at DHS, Tyler continues to bridge gaps between policy and implementation, shaping a more responsive, efficient and strategic public service landscape.

Suresh Raj

Chief Growth Officer

M+C Saatchi North America

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sureshraj/

Suresh is the Chief Growth Officer of M+C Saatchi North America, overseeing all aspects of growth and marketing for he Full Service Creative & Marketing Agency. He was most recently the Chief Growth Officer at McCann New York, where he lead the growth initiatives for McCann’s global flagship office winning brands like Ferrero, US Soccer Federation, Air Wick and Fronter Communications. Prior to that he was at VIRTUE, the creative agency powered by VICE Media Group and Ogilvy., Suresh has over 27 year’s experience in the marcomms industry. Suresh’s experience spans the full integrated marketing spectrum from creative, digital through to PR and experiential. In and out of work, Suresh is of incredibly mixed ethnicity (Middle Eastern, Jewish, Southeast Asian), is a vocal champion of diversity across all spectrums and has been named onto numerous Top 100 Lists (Ethnic Minority & LGBTQ+) by the Financial Times, Yahoo! Finance, YouTube and is also an ADCOLOR nominee. He served as a Jury Member of the Cannes Lions Glass Lions (Lion of Change) in 2024 and was recently inducted as an Executive Member of the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences. He was also a Campaign 40 under 40 honoree as well as AdWeek’s Pride Star recipient. He has served on juries for Cannes Lions, the Effies (NA), Campaign, PR Week Awards, SABRE Awards. He is also a member of the Cannes Lions-ANA CMO Growth Council as well as the Chair of the ANA LGBTQ+ Forum. Suresh and his husband have six kids between them, and pampered poodle named Finn.

Emily Fuller

CEO

Online Intelligence Consultants

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-fuller-4984a71a9/

Emily Fuller is a creative strategist and writer working at the intersection of technology, ethics, and storytelling. She holds a Master’s in Global Business from the University of Oxford and two additional Master’s degrees from IE University, where she focused on data analytics and business. With a background in digital forensics, business, and psychology, her work explores AI bias, accessibility, and the evolving role of narrative in shaping culture. Emily is currently writing a nonfiction book on AI and the entertainment industry, alongside fiction that engages themes of power, identity, and inclusion. Her professional experience spans online reputation management, digital investigations, and strategic communications—bringing a human-centered lens to both technology and storytelling.

Frank Uffen

Chair

The Social Hub

https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-uffen-2952bb3/

Maggie Lower

Global CMO

ABC Fitness

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggiemlower/

In May of 2022, Maggie joined the Board of Directors for NYSE-listed Grindr (Ticker: GRDN), which then listed on the NYSE in November of 2022. In the past 2+ years, Maggie has focused much of her time, energy and platform on queer advocacy as the Board Chair for SafePlace International which is a global NGO focused on fostering community and healing for members of the LGBT+ community in countries where homosexuality is still criminalized. In addition to board work and advocacy, Maggie has been an award-winning CMO at some of the top brands in the world, most recently Hootsuite and ABC Fitness. She has been named to Yahoo Finance and InVolve’s Top 100 LGBT+ Global Executives List for 6 consecutive years, reaching the top 20 in several years. In 2022, Maggie was named one of 20 Global PrideStars by AdWeek.

Andrew Tindall

Senior Vice President Global Partnerships

System1

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-tindall/

Andrew champions modern marketing effectiveness in a no-bullshit, practical way. Responsible for System1’s thought leadership and global agency partnerships, he combines data with System1’s ad database to create publications exploring emotion and creativity’s role in effectiveness across the media mix. Ex-Diageo and Bacardi, he loves an IRL chat at the bar but also frequently stirs debate on LinkedIn and is a columnist for The Drum.

Xavier Vallés

Managing Director

Neutre Impact (WPP)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/xavier-vall%C3%A9s-aznar/

Xavier is the Managing Director of Neture Impact, a WPP company focused on developing sustainable businesses. He brings nine years of strategy consulting experience, including three at Boston Consulting Group (BCG). At Neture, Xavier leads the commercialization and execution of sustainability projects focusing on decarbonization, circularity, and social inclusion. He is a subject matter expert in sustainable business development and green finance.

In addition to his role at Neture, Xavier is a Green Finance Professor at IE. He holds a BBA degree from ESADE Business School and the University of British Columbia, and completed an MIT professional program on sustainability strategy.

Deborah Womack

Consultant, Trustee, Author

https://www.linkedin.com/in/theladyd/

Deborah Womack is a Women in Data® Top Twenty award winner, a seasoned marketing and data visionary and industry trailblazer with over 25 years' experience. A former partner at Ernst & Young, she has held leadership roles in 'Big Four' consulting, multinational agencies, and FTSE 100 companies. Committed to diversity and inclusion, Deborah serves on boards including the RNIB, GTA Black Women in Tech, and Guy’s & St Thomas’s Charity Foundation. Deborah is a respected industry judge and strategic advisor.

Diego Lázaro

Founder

Be Diverse DEI Consulting

https://www.linkedin.com/in/diego-lazaro-526722a5/

Diego is a passionate Diversity & Inclusion Consultant with experience working for multinational companies, implementing strategy and employee well-being initiatives.

Having been featured in Forbes Magazine as a visible LGBT+ entrepreneur, Diego’s purpose is to work towards creating a work environment where everyone feels respected and encouraged to bring their true self and reach their full potential.

Diego holds a Bachelor Degree in Business & Hospitality Management from EHL (Switzerland) as well as a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management from EAE Business School (Spain). After working as Talent Acquisition Manager and People Business Partner, he got involved in Diversity & Inclusion by supporting COGAM, one of Spain’s oldest LGBT+ NGOs, in building their Corporate Relations Department. He designed and facilitated workshops to companies, as well as participated in conferences as speaker and guest.

More recently, Diego has been collaborating with a wide range of firms, providing Consulting services in HR and D&I to multinational companies, ranging from workshops delivery, conducting employee well-being surveys, implementing non-discrimination policies, writing D&I strategy reports, good practices guides etc.

Having been raised in the international city of Geneva (Switzerland), Diego is fluent in three languages (French, Spanish and English). He has always been passionate about other cultures and has developed a capacity to constantly adapt to new working environments.

Daisy Reeves

Global Inclusion and Client Engagement Partner

BCLP

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-reeves-54b226209/

Long-standing partner, Daisy Reeves, is BCLP's inaugural Global lnclusion & Client Engagement Partner. Known as a game-changer in the field of inclusion and diversity, she is recognized as one of the most influential LGBTQ* executives in the world. Daisy formerly headed up the Global Banking sector at BCLP.

Daisy has spearheaded a number of award-winning programmes and initiatives and continues to work with experts, clients, and communities across all strands of inclusion and belonging to develop next and best practice in this space. A true thought leader, as well as working with our clients on a daily basis, Daisy regularly delivers global keynote speeches and her work has effected real change across the legal industry and beyond. 

Recently, Daisy was the 2024 recipient of Global Law Firm Diversity Champion Award from the Walgreens Legal Department as well as featured in The Guardian's Pride Powerlist Top Ten LGBTQ* Role Models 2025.

Under Daisy's stewardship, BCLP has been recognised by a number of awards, including by Stonewall as a Top Global Employer, and also recently received the McDonald's EMPOWER Award far commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Daisy was also part of the team that provided BCLP's groundbreaking pro bono support far Pride Uve to establish the historic Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center in New York in 2024.

Daisy's impact on changing societal views is perhaps best exemplified by the recent book 'Women who Dared to Break all the Rules' being dedicated to her.

 

Javier Constante

Board Chair

Out & Equal

https://www.linkedin.com/in/javierconstante/

With over 35 years of global executive experience, Javier Constante has built his career leading complex multinational operations across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. As President of Latin America for Dow, he drove significant growth and organizational impact while also shaping industry policy through board roles and leadership in associations such as Abiquim (Brazil), and Amcham.

A recognized leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion, Javier has long championed underrepresented communities—spearheading ERGs focused on people with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ employees. His global influence in the DEI space includes speaking at the Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI), supporting LGBTQ+ corporate advocacy in Brazil and Argentina, and serving as a sponsor for forums such as GNetwork 360 and the CEO Forum for LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Honored as one of the Top 10 LGBTQ+ Executives by INvolve–Yahoo Finance and recipient of the 2022 Outie of the Year award by Out & Equal, Javier was appointed to the Board of Out & Equal in 2023 and became Chair in January 2025.