Our Mission
Out & Equal partners with organizations worldwide to advance LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion and build cultures of belonging that strengthen people, performance, and possibility.
Our Vision
We envision a world where no one has to choose between being out or being equal at work—where inclusion and belonging shape how workplaces and people everywhere lead, thrive, and grow.
At Out & Equal, we don’t call companies out, we walk with them. Quietly. Strategically. Steadily. I’ve sat in every seat our Partners occupy: young, out professional, DEI lead, ERG founder, HR executive, even board advisor. I came out in my 20s at a Big 5 consulting firm, and grew a career at the intersection of business and inclusion. I know just how hard this work can be and how lonely it can feel. That’s why we don’t just offer best practices. We offer real partnership. Behind the scenes. In the hard moments. With the late-night calls, the tough trade-offs, the experiments that didn’t go perfectly. And most importantly, with a powerful, cross-sector community that learns, adapts, and moves forward together. I’ve never been prouder or more inspired to lead this organization than I am right now, in this moment, with all of you.”
Erin Uritus (she/her)
CEO, Out & Equal
Our Purpose
Rooted in decades of leadership in LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion, we believe organizations play a critical role in enabling people to contribute fully, lead with confidence, and pursue opportunity without fear or limitation.
We strive to ensure that people can be authentic & valued, seen & respected, and Out & Equal at work, because when people belong at work, they and the organizations they power thrive.
Through Partnership, we help organizations find clarity, courage, and direction in moments of complexity so belonging is not merely an aspiration, but a lived reality at work—for LGBTQ+ people and, ultimately, for everyone.
Our Impact
For over 30 years, Out & Equal has helped organizations translate intention into action by strengthening leadership, culture, and systems of belonging at work. Through trusted partnership, global convening, and community-driven learning, we enable organizations to navigate complexity with confidence and embed inclusion into how work actually operates.
Our impact is visible in stronger cultures, more resilient leaders, improved retention and performance, and workplaces where people feel seen, supported, and able to thrive. In moments when others withdraw, we remain a steady presence—equipping change agents, sustaining momentum, and helping organizations future-proof the way work gets done while advancing meaningful, measurable progress for LGBTQ+ people and their allies.
Global
Reach
We support Fortune 500 and multinational companies in infusing inclusion work across cultures and geographies.
Empowered
Leaders
Our learning and leadership programs have helped thousands of LGBTQ+ professionals and allies grow, lead, and promote change.
Community
at Scale
Through year-round gatherings, we convene one of the world’s largest networks of inclusion practitioners, LGBTQ+ leaders and allies.
From Policy to Practice
We help organizations transform values into action, ensuring inclusive policies and cultures are authentic, not performative.