Amgen's PRIDE ERG Elevates Trans Voices and Advances Professional Merit in Biotech

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I used to consult for Amgen for 11 years through different firms. Back then, I often wondered what it would feel like to return to the consulting world as Celia.

When I embarked on that journey, it wasn’t easy. As a trans professional, I faced criticism, doubt, and isolation—not just in corporate spaces but also within my own Asian Indian community. It often felt like an uphill climb in a world dominated by toxic masculinity and loneliness.

Our work experience and merit should matter. Yet I saw deep-rooted bias even in companies that claimed to be inclusive toward trans and gender-expansive job seekers, employees, and entrepreneurs.

But here’s what I’ve learned: no matter how long or hard the road, we must keep fighting for our voice, dignity, and visibility.

So when my friends at the Amgen PRIDE ERG invited me to be a part of the ERG day, I gladly accepted. It was not only rewarding—it was deeply meaningful. This time, I returned not just as a professional and entrepreneur, but also as someone who proudly represents Diversity Collective Ventura County, a local nonprofit that stands up for the rights of LGBTQ+ people in Ventura County.

Because visibility matters. Representation matters. And most of all, advocacy matters. 🌈

Thank you Samuel Otten Amanda Beasley, PhD (she/her) Andy Edgar-Beltran Cari Rodriguez

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• LGBTQIA+

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• Unique Format

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• Connect