Our LGBTQ+ employees add valuable experiences and unique perspectives to the OPM family, enabling us to better serve the greater federal workforce and American people.” Kathleen McGettigan, acting director of the Office of Personnel Management, said in a communication this week to the OPM workforce, shared with Government Executive: “I'm honored to serve at OPM, where we work hard to ensure LGBTQ+ federal employees and retirees receive fair treatment and equal access to benefits.
Rachel Levine, the first openly transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate.” “Nearly 14% of my 1,500 agency appointees identify as LGBTQ+, and I am particularly honored by the service of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, the first openly LGBTQ+ person to serve in the Cabinet, and Assistant Health Secretary Dr.
“This Pride Month, we recognize the valuable contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals across America, and we reaffirm our commitment to standing in solidarity with LGBTQ+ Americans in their ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice,” said a proclamation President Biden issued on Tuesday. Since Pride Month started on Tuesday, many federal agencies have been taking the opportunity to recognize their LGBTQ+ employees and share how they are advancing equity in their respective missions.