I agree with Lisa as well. It's an aspect of identity, but also about the act of claiming your own identity.
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Erika Haldi Aff.M.ASCE
Conference & Member Community Manager
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Reston VA
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-13-2024 11:58 AM
From: Lisa Black
Subject: What is the importance of using my pronouns?
Great question! My thinking is that pronouns are another important aspect of identity which is one of the defining elements of inclusion.
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Lisa Black Ph.D., Aff.M.ASCE
Director, Cultural Belonging & Social Ethos
ASCE
Reston VA
Original Message:
Sent: 06-07-2024 03:34 PM
From: Tirza Austin
Subject: What is the importance of using my pronouns?
Why would I use my pronouns in a professional?
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Tirza Austin
Senior Manager, Online Community
American Society of Civil Engineers
1801 Alexander Bell Drive
Reston, VA 20191
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