Erik is the Global Executive Sponsor for Pride, Dell Technologies’ ERG for LGBTQ+ Employees and Allies which has over 7,000 members across 20 countries. Erik is also the Board Chair for Out & Equal Workplace Advocates and a board member of The GenderCool Project, a non-profit educating everyone on the positive experiences of Trans Youth. To help protect Trans kids, Erik and the ERG spent 2021-2023 partnering with Government Affairs to help stop the onslaught of Anti-LGBTQIA+ bills across the world, including many testimonies for the Texas Legislature. Erik has led the ERG to be the center of joy at the company driving connection in a hybrid work environment with events like Pride’s Got Talent, Lip Synch Battles, and cross company events which included keynotes from Judy and Dennis Shepard and Alok. Erik has participated in over 15 panels, podcasts and speaking engagements this year focused on the importance of Diversity, Allyship and Inclusion to help companies thrive by ensuring their employees can bring their full authentic self to work. Because of this work and his passion around small business and technology, the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce recognized him with the Inaugural Out & Leading Award in 2022.
