Synovus Employee Resource Group PRISM Pride Month
There’s no other feeling quite like believing in the work you do. And at Synovus, we strive to build an environment where all our team members can experience that sense of accomplishment because they're free to be their true, authentic selves.
One of the ways we foster that expression is by encouraging participation in Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like PRISM, our ERG for members or allies of the LGBTQ+ community.
This Pride Month, we’re sharing the stories of some of our PRISM members, highlighting why they joined the ERG, what it means to them, and how it’s helped them make an impact in the communities they serve.
Pride Month Spotlight: Mary Brown
To Mary, being an ally means being supportive, a good listener, an advocate, and a teacher, all things she does in honor of her granddaughter, including participating in Pride Month. “The only way we can learn and educate ourselves is by getting engaged,” she says.
Pride Month Spotlight: Jeffrey Beisler Snell
For Jeffrey, Pride Month is a time to celebrate achievement and how far the community has come. “Although we experience it in life every single day, it’s a time where we can spend that month and be recognized and accepted for who we are. It’s a time to be proud of who you are.
Pride Month Spotlight: Justin Bousquet
Justin encourages PRISM members to be authentically themselves as they work toward understanding with others. After all, it’s our differences — skin color, religion, life experiences, etc. — that make this world such a beautiful place.
Pride Month Spotlight: Tracy Rudolph
Pride Month is important to Tracy. “It’s a reminder to always display compassion, empathy, and acceptance. Having these reminders makes us mindful about putting our best selves forward to create an environment of which we are proud to be a part."
Pride Month Spotlight: Kayla Davis
“I feel, like many of us probably feel, that we need a voice and need to not feel erased,” Kayla shares. “I’m always a huge advocate of celebrating life and embracing others with understanding and support.”
Pride Month Spotlight: Michael Colasso
Michael reminds us that allies can take several shapes in the LGBTQ+ community. “Everyday, I am so thankful for the allies in my life (both people and organizations) who make gestures to show their support,” he says.