Empowering LGBTQ+ Tech Professionals: 6 Organizations Supporting Diversity in Tech
In the tech industry, where innovation thrives on creativity and diverse perspectives, LGBTQ+ representation remains essential for driving progress.
But supporting LGBTQ+ tech professionals goes beyond celebrating Pride Month; it's about fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed and innovate year-round. This blog post highlights six organizations dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ tech professionals, offering invaluable resources and creating safe, empowering spaces for them to excel.
LGBTQ in Technology Slack
The LGBTQ in Technology Slack group offers a moderated space for LGBTQ+ people in technology to chat with and support each other. The group offers more than 250 sub-channels to join, including ones highlighting open roles, conventions and conferences, and channels dedicated to specific geographic areas.
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Out in Tech
Out in Tech is an international network of queer tech leaders comprised of more than 40,000 members from around the globe. As the world’s largest non-profit community of LGBTQ+ tech leaders, Out in Tech works to create opportunities for each of its members to excel in their careers, expand their networks, and leverage tech for social change.
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Lesbians Who Tech
Lesbians Who Tech & Allies has created a community of more than 50,000 LGBTQ+ women, non-binary, trans, and gender-nonconforming individuals in the tech industry. Their mission is to promote the visibility and inclusion of women, queer, trans, GNC, and POC leaders in the technology space through networking opportunities and scholarships.
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Unicorns in Tech
Unicorns in Tech is a global community of LGBTQ+ individuals in tech that bridges the gap between LGBTQ+ tech talent, companies, and organizations, helping to promote a diverse and inclusive industry culture. The member network of 4,000+ individuals has access to year-round events, job boards, and virtual networking via a dedicated Slack channel.
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Queer Design Club
Queer Design Club is an online community for LGBTQ+ designers and allies, providing a space for designers to celebrate queer contributions to the design industry and visual culture, connect with each other, and share their work. Queer Design Club’s mission is to promote the amazing work that happens at the intersection of design and queer identity around the world.
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QueerJS
QueerJS is a global meetup series that puts queer tech leaders and speakers center stage. Their virtual and in-person events cover everything from technical demos to workplace accessibility and safety and the relationship between queer identity and software. QueerJS also hosts a Discord server where you can connect with the community in real-time.
Each of these organizations plays a pivotal role in building supportive networks, promoting visibility, and advocating for equity in the tech industry. By connecting with these communities, LGBTQ+ tech professionals can access the resources they need to excel in their careers and contribute to a more diverse and inclusive tech landscape.
At Gorilla Logic, we are committed to championing diversity and inclusion, and we encourage everyone to explore these resources, support their missions, and continue the conversation about the importance of representation in technology.
