Cortland made incredible strides for Accenture’s Global LGBT Program across transgender and non-binary inclusion, cross-company employee resource group (ERG) collaboration, and international growth of their Pride programs in just one year. He also helped grow the network in more challenging markets across ASEAN and Eastern Europe. He partnered with HR and Recruiting on increasing transgender and non-binary inclusion by writing and enhancing policies and practices, training 1,500+ front-line employees on best practices, and building a community that connects these employees together. He established an ongoing cross-company LGBTQ round-table in Atlanta that brings together ERG/I&D leads to share best practices and tackle community challenges. Outside of Accenture, he is President & CEO of Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM) – a non-profit professional society focused on LGBTQ people in the STEM community. Cortland regularly volunteers with HRC Atlanta and Lost-n-Found Youth – an organization focused on LGBTQ homeless youth.
