Under Wesley Bizzell’s leadership, Altria has made remarkable progress in advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion. As the Global Chair and one of the founding members of Mosaic, Altria’s LGBTQ+ ERG, Wesley has spearheaded various cutting-edge initiatives and training programs that enhance visibility and create leadership opportunities for LGBTQ+ employees. Beyond Altria, Wesley chairs the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association’s Corporate Counsel Division, advancing LGBTQ+ representation in legal professions, and serves on the advisory board of the Matthew Shepard Foundation. He has been a driving force behind efforts to ban the LGBTQ+ “panic” defense across several states, advocating through testimony and legislative outreach. Through his leadership and advocacy, Wesley continues to champion environments where LGBTQ+ professionals can thrive in both corporate and legal settings and is a sought-after speaker on LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion issues.
