Pride at PagerDuty: How Our Community & Allies Adapt, Expand, and Thrive Under Pressure

In 2006, the author moved to the San Francisco Bay Area from a small town that did not celebrate Pride, finding solace in the vibrant queer culture and inclusive community that thrives there. At PagerDuty, the company’s commitment to LGBTQ2IA+ inclusivity is demonstrated through initiatives like the annual Pride events organized by RainbowDuty, the company’s LGBTQ2IA+ employee resource group. The author, who co-leads RainbowDuty, highlights how the organization adapted to virtual celebrations during the pandemic, focusing on intersectionality and allyship, particularly for Black and Latinx communities. Events included panel discussions, educational sessions, and volunteer efforts, emphasizing continuous advocacy and community support beyond just the month of June. The company’s leadership, including support from the CEO and CFO, has been instrumental in fostering an inclusive culture, and the author expresses pride in the progress made and optimism for future celebrations that blend in-person and virtual elements to strengthen community connections.