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READOUT: Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo’s Meeting with LGBTQ+ Business Leaders | U.S. Department of the Treasury

READOUT: Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo’s Meeting with
LGBTQ+ Business Leaders
June 30, 2021

WASHINGTON — Earlier today, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo attended a
virtual roundtable discussion focused on LGBTQ+ economic inclusion, hosted by global
LGBTQ+ business network Out Leadership. The Deputy Secretary underscored Treasury’s
commitment to using its tools and global voice to advance equity, particularly toward an
equitable economic recovery. The Deputy Secretary and business leaders discussed the
importance of employment non-discrimination, supplier diversity, representation of LGBTQ+
people on corporate boards, and the role of the private sector in reducing barriers for
LGBTQ+ individuals and business owners. The Deputy Secretary sought feedback on how
Treasury can reach communities that have historically been le behind, including the
LGBTQ+ community, and how major companies are planning for the return of employees to
the o ice.
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