Pride IN Tech presents Belonging at Work

Employee resource groups (ERGs) are a way for employees in a workplace to organize based on shared characteristics or life experiences, often with a goal to ensure they have an opportunity to be heard, valued, and engaged.

Join us for a panel discussion with representatives from small and large companies in the Indianapolis tech community to hear about their experiences with ERGs; starting them, running them, and the benefits they can provide to LGBTQ+ folks and other underrepresented groups in the workplace.

**This event is located at the SEP Product Design Studio.

Parking is available in the surface lot behind the studio and Veteran’s Way Parking Garage (both are behind Graeter’s Ice Cream). Overflow parking is also available in the City Center parking garage north of the studio. Click here to see a map of parking options.

Schedule

6:30 pm: Welcome and overview

6:45 - 7:45 pm: Panel Discussion

7:45 - 8:00 pm: Networking

About the Host

SEP is a software product design and development firm specializing in high cost of failure engagements. They provide powerful teams of thoughtful, full-stack developers and designers to bring ideas to life. Founded in 1988, SEP is one of Indiana’s largest software development firms with 130+ employees. Their clients span from Fortune 100 to scale-up companies. The company is 100 percent employee-owned through an ESOP and is consistently recognized for its great culture (Top Workplaces, Best Place to Work in Indiana, Techpoint Mira). For more information visit www.sep.com.

Panelists

Linda Calvin, Senior IT Manager, Web/IoT/eCommerce, Stanley Black & Decker

As Digital IT Leader for the Security business for Stanley Black & Decker, Linda partners with global businesses to deliver innovative digital solutions that drive growth for the Security business. Linda is an executive sponsor for the Indianapolis chapter of the Stanley Black & Decker Pride & Allies employee resource group (ERG) and as the Involvement Chair for the Women’s Network.

Scott Soltys-Curry, Competency Manager, Fusion Alliance

Scott is somewhat of a Scott of All Trades in the digital space -- including UX/UI design, product design, front-end development, business strategy, and marketing. (See what we mean?) He’s a Tennessee native transplanted in Indianapolis, where he lives with his husband and their two four-legged children. Currently, he's a competency manager for UX design & strategy at Fusion Alliance in Carmel, where he founded and runs, Fusion Allies, the company's new employee-driven Diversity & Inclusion group.

Courtney Culver, Director Solutions Engineering Operations

Courtney's background is in Marketing and Sales Operations. She has worked in the non-profit, education, telecommunications and wealth management industries. For the past 5 years, she has managed a Solutions Engineering Operations team at Salesforce. She has found her professional home at Salesforce - where she plans to work until the end of time. Courtney has been on the leadership team of Outforce (the LGBTQ+ employee resource group) since its inception in 2014. An Indiana native, Courtney lives in Carmel with her husband Mike, 13-year-old daughter Abby, and hound dog Agnes.

Phil Pascua, Sourcing Specialist, Cummins

Phil Pascua started out his career with Cummins Inc. as an intern in corporate responsibility at the Cummins location in India. Since then, he has worked several internships in corporate responsibility and supply chain management until obtaining his current role as a sourcing specialist in the New & ReCon Parts Purchasing Organization. He works to ensure low cost, quality, on-time delivery, and supply continuity of parts from vendors to satisfy customer orders in the aftermarket. Phil currently serves as a committee member of Cummins’ Pride Employee resource group for LGBTQ+ employees. He enjoys playing music, writing, and swimming in his free time.