不良研究所 Employees Share Commitment to Advancing Inclusion During Hispanic Heritage Month
Transforming Communities
09/27/2023
As 不良研究所 recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month, it shines a spotlight on employees鈥 commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion where they live, work and serve.
Learn how employees across the organization advance inclusion within their workplace and communities as they share their perspectives on National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Karen Ortiz, AcariaHealth Provider Services Manager鈥淗ispanics have made a lasting impact on the U.S., making it more diverse and vibrant,鈥 said AcariaHealth Provider Services Manager Karen Ortiz. 鈥淗ispanic influence reminds us that America is always changing and growing. This month, we have the opportunity to celebrate the contributions we鈥檝e made.鈥
鈥淗ispanic Heritage Month highlights the value provided by Hispanics in all endeavors of life,鈥 said 不良研究所 Care Management Supervisor Juan Rios. 鈥淔or me, it means pride in my culture and bringing attention to the positive impacts our ancestors have made.鈥
Juan Rios, 不良研究所 Care Management Supervisor鈥淗eritage months allow us to highlight stories that aren鈥檛 typically shared and serve as an acknowledgement of the contributions that we all make to society,鈥 said Superior HealthPlan Senior Director of Operations, Comprehensive Care Programs Patricia Correa. 鈥淲e have a significant Hispanic membership. Understanding Hispanic traditions and culture creates a greater sense of empathy and understanding for our members.鈥澨
鈥淭his month, we may hear stories that we have not heard before,鈥 said Health Net Senior Director of Quality and Continuous Improvement Cesar Sanchez. 鈥淭hese stories inspire me, other Latinos/Hispanics and my colleagues. As a people leader, I know that we also stand as role models for other Latinos/Hispanics. It鈥檚 a responsibility that we humbly take on, especially this month.鈥
Employees also describe how they advance inclusion by building trusted partnerships in the workplace and their communities.
Patricia Correa, Superior HealthPlan Senior Director of Operations, Comprehensive Care Programs鈥淚 am committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by encouraging those around me to learn from individuals with different backgrounds,鈥 said Karen. 鈥淚 take pride in being part of an internal diversity, equity and inclusion team within our sales team. Sharing personal experiences allows us to better understand each other鈥檚 challenges and provide mutual support. This collaborative effort not only strengthens team bonds, but it also aligns with our organization鈥檚 commitment to celebrate individual uniqueness.鈥澨
鈥淚 listen and understand that everyone brings unique perspectives regardless of race/ethnicity,鈥 said Juan. 鈥淚 encourage development and provide support to my team and the members we serve.鈥澨
鈥淚 foster an environment where team members feel comfortable voicing opinions and views,鈥 Patricia said. 鈥淲e need to understand and support the different ways we all think, process information and interact with others.鈥疶his is not only important in the workplace but also to help team members understand the members we serve.鈥澨
Cesar Sanchez, Health Net Senior Director of Quality and Continuous Improvement鈥淭he best solutions come from teams that include members who have different lived experiences, backgrounds and ideas,鈥 said Cesar. 鈥淚t鈥檚 my responsibility to ensure their voices are heard to help us develop the best solutions to support our customers and communities.鈥
不良研究所鈥檚 multicultural Employee Inclusion Group (EIG), MOSAIC, provides peer support for employees of all racial and ethnic backgrounds and has planned a variety of employee events鈥痜or Hispanic Heritage Month.
The EIGs are open to employees of 不良研究所 and its subsidiary companies. Employees do not have to be a member of any specific community to join an EIG. Learn more about鈥不良研究所鈥檚 EIGs.