Quick Hit: Dept. of Commerce Senior Advisor Celebrates Pride
http://transgenderequality.wordpress.com/2011/06/21/quick-hit-dept-of-commerce-senior-advisor-celebrates-pride/Amanda Simpson, the first openly transgender appointee and former board member of the National Center for Transgender Equality, was featured in the Spotlight on Commerce blog series. Simpson is the Senior Technical Advisor to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security.
On celebrating Pride, Simpson says:
To me, Pride Month has always meant the opportunity to validate that LGBT persons are strong contributors to our society – in every manner and in every aspect of our society. And with the visibility afforded by the celebration, we can highlight the commonality that our differences bring, that we wish nothing more than to be treated just like everyone else.
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Spotlight on Commerce: Amanda Simpson, Senior Technical Advisor to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security
Submitted on June 21, 2011 - 1:45pm
http://www.commerce.gov/blog/2011/06/21/spotlight-commerce-amanda-simpson-senior-technical-advisor-under-secretary-commerce-Ed. Note: This post is part of the Spotlight on Commerce series, which highlights members of the Department of Commerce who are contributing to the president's vision of winning the future through their work.
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As one of the first openly transgender appointees, when asked how I got to be where I am and how others may follow, I simply suggest that success requires passion. Passion for what you do and how you do it. Passion for others in your life, whether at work or at home. If you are passionate about who you are and what you can contribute, then you will have no choice but to succeed. With this mindset, you can overcome most anything.
