How Identity Has Influenced A Financial Analyst At Berkeley Lab's Career
As a member of the LGBTQ community, Calvin's experience at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has fostered "closer relationships with colleagues," particularly those from other marginalized groups, leading to a more open and vulnerable professional environment. This connection has resulted in stronger bonds and friendships built on shared experiences.
Career Development, Overcoming Challenges, Teamwork, Communication, Networking
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Calvin Lau
Financial Analyst
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab)
UCLA 2012
N/A
Business Management & Admin
Energy & Utilities, Government & Public Sector
Finance
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. Calvin's experience as a member of the LGBTQ+ community has led to closer relationships with colleagues and friends.
2. He has formed strong bonds with people from marginalized communities, including those from the LGBTQ+ community.
3. He feels that being open and vulnerable has been a positive development in his career and relationships with colleagues
Transcript
Calvin, as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, how has that impacted the way you navigate your career?
Being queer and kind of marginalized, I think I've formed closer relationships with my colleagues than I might have otherwise. I think you form closer bonds with people who are also from marginalized communities.
The friends and colleagues I've made have turned into friends. A lot of them have also come from the queer community and other marginalized areas. For me, it just allows me to be a little more open and vulnerable, which is a really nice development.