“The Asian community is not a monolith” according to Lis Rakanovic, senior compliance analyst and ALN co-chair. “Asian Leadership Network is a safe space to drive inclusion and celebrate a very diverse population.”
ALN leaders answer four questions addressing the impact this group is making for our Asian and Pacific-Islander employees – and the greater community.
1. Tell us more about the solidarity statement against anti-Asian hate AbbVie’s ERGs recently released.
Shubha Kirani, solution architect and ALN global chair: For the past year, anti-Asian racism has been on the rise. At ALN, we discussed how to address this anti-Asian racism internally and came up with a detailed communications plan on how to address this. We partnered with the other ERGs to draft the
solidarity statement. This solidarity statement is to showcase that we stand united at AbbVie and do not condone any form of racism.
Ruby Nandam, senior clinical safety analyst and ALN co-chair: Our solidarity statement is a voice that says we all stand united. And that we all make an intentional and thoughtful choice, that we don’t condone racism and hate.
Lis Rakanovic: The intersectionality where we all co-exist is really important in driving inclusion and stopping hate and discrimination for everyone. The solidarity statement is very powerful because I know I have support from all the ERG leaders, AbbVie’s leaders and my fellow colleagues.
Jorge Ng Zheng, senior safety data scientist and ALN communications lead: The solidarity statement makes me feel like I am not alone. I feel confident and proud that at AbbVie, disrespect, hate and racism have no place. I consider AbbVie a safe space where I can be proud of my heritage and culture.