Iris leads her company’s talent strategy, and is focused on ensuring that Komatsu is an inclusive workplace for all, including those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Iris is the Executive Sponsor of the Unity Employee Resource Group for LGBTQ+ employees. She is a trained Gender Transition Leader for Komatsu, working with other transgender employees to ensure that they have the resources and support that they need to successfully transition at work. She is also active in the development of Komatsu’s global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy. Iris is active as a speaker on LGBTQ+ inclusion, presenting to audiences at the Executive Learning Exchange and at the TransTech Social 2023 conference. Outside of work, Iris serves as the Vice President of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) for the Northeast Illinois Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and actively supports organizations that advocate for LGBTQ+ friendly legislation.
