Stephanie Metzger, an out member of the LGBTQ+ community and host of the event, said, “The goal of today’s panel was to reinforce to the female workforce or to those that belong in marginalized communities that you should see yourself in these positions. “I have deep respect for the expertise, the professionalism, the capability, and the perspectives that each and every one of our employees brings to the table.” “I think that the core of a well-functioning organization is to be transparent internally with our employees, externally with our stakeholders and have good, open lines of communication,” said Pekoske. Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Services Assistant Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge Alana Bell discusses beginning her career as a Federal Air Marshal in the New York Field Office in 2006.
TSA Administrator David Pekoske, special guest and ally of the LGBTQ+ community, delivered opening remarks that shared updates about pay equity, open communication and the importance of transparency. Key topics shared in the discussion included career journeys, diversity and inclusion, and available resources from the perspective of LGBTQ+ community members.Ĭivil Rights & Liberties/Ombudsman and Travel Engagement Customer Service Branch Manager Nicole French, shares her journey of starting out as a part-time TSO 2007, to currently serving as the customer experience lead for TSA. TSA Pride Board Member Steven Petrick served as the moderator for the virtual forum, with over 100 individuals participating. They are all proud members of the LGBTQ+ community, leaders in the workforce and open about being their authentic selves. The four panelists included Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Services Assistant Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge Alana Bell, Civil Rights & Liberties/Ombudsman and Travel Engagement Customer Service Branch Manager Nicole French, Transportation Security Operations Center Command Duty Officer Mary Rupert, and Lead Transportation Security Manager Carmen Shands. (Screenshot courtesy of SCPA)įor the first time in TSA history, three Employee Resource Groups – and TSA Pride – joined together to co-sponsor a TSA Pride specific “Why Not You” virtual panel discussion, featuring female leaders who are members of the LGBTQ+ community. TSA Pride Board Member and Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge Steven Petrick moderates the & TSA Pride Presents “Why Not You?” panel virtual forum.
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