Employee Spotlights

What does Black History Month mean to you? Black History Month holds profound significance for me as a time to honor and celebrate the invaluable contributions, resilience, and achievements of black individuals throughout our history.

What does black history month mean to you? It’s a time to remember the black people before me that paid the price for me as a black man to try anything my heart desires.

Why do you think it is important to celebrate Women's History Month? I believe it's important to celebrate the accomplishments of women in history and to focus on the work that still needs to be done.

Who are the role models or mentors that have influenced you or helped guide you? I would consider my mother and my stepdad to have greatly influenced me in my life.

How has your heritage shaped the person you are today? I’m proud to be a Vietnamese Asian American. Our families play a crucial role in shaping our values and identity, helping me become the person I am today.

What does Black History Month mean to you? It’s the celebration of our ancestors who fought for us to have a voice and a month for us to love and embrace every part of who we are, educate our youth, and keep the dream alive.

What does Black History Month mean to you? I have always looked at Black History Month as an opportunity to recognize the achievements of historical black men and women.

What does AAPI Heritage Month mean to you? The Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a time to honor the contributions and influence of AAPI to the history and culture across the world.

What does AAPI Heritage Month mean to you? This month means a great deal to me. It’s a significant symbol of the importance of the AAPI community in US history and a way to honor/celebrate the achievements of those that were/are instrumental to its success.

Does your family have any traditions that are especially important to you? One of the biggest traditions in our Latinx culture is our “coming of age” celebration for young women called “Quinceneras.”

How do you celebrate National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month? How can others celebrate it? I am proud to have several friends who are active in their local communities and outreach for Hispanic/Latinx causes.

What is your heritage? I was born in Sri Lanka, I am considered Sri Lankan which a lot of people don’t know where it is, or think it is part of India. But Sri Lanka is an island, separate from India.