Move with Pride
During Pride Month—and every month—we believe that everyone has the right to move freely, safely, and without fear.
We’re dedicated to supporting our community to live an open and authentic life, to love whomever and however they want, and to feel empowered to speak their truth.
Our mission
As part of our mission to reimagine the way the world moves for the better, Uber is committed to providing a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community:
What we stand for
Careers
Uber is best when it combines diverse voices and opinions. We’re committed to inclusive hiring practices and providing development opportunities for all employees, including LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Community
We’re creating a global community—both within Uber and across our cities—that empowers LGBTQIA+ individuals to participate more actively in society and facilitates access to flexible economic opportunities for everyone.
Commerce
We advise the business on the impact of its initiatives and strategies relative to the LGBTQIA+ community.
Culture
We’re acting as a resource for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their allies, with the intention to increase visibility, understanding, and belonging at Uber.
“Pride at Uber is committed to making significant impact for LGBTQIA+ people around the world. I’m inspired by the actions that the group is taking to create more inclusive experiences for our employees and the communities we serve.”
Tony West Executive sponsor, SVP, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Eric Steensen
Regional Greenlight Manager, US & Canada West Field Operations
Eric is a Regional Manager for Uber’s in-person support centers, or Greenlight Hubs, in the Western region of the United States and Canada. Over the past 4.5 years, he has participated in the ERG at different levels, from helping coordinate local pride activations in Portland, OR to leading remote ERG participation and engagement for our Greenlight and COE employees before taking on the role of Global Co-Chair. Eric currently lives in West Hollywood, CA with his Golden Retriever, Miles, and fills his time participating in local LGBTQIA+ groups and chapters, including the HRC and EQCA. When not busy with work or friends, Eric spends his time dabbling in passion projects including photography and attempting to turn his dog into an instagram influencer.
Robert Downer
Americas Grocery Lead, Uber Eats
Robert joined Uber as a city launcher in the United Kingdom in 2015, and has held multiple strategy and operations roles across Europe, India, and the United States. Launching and leading the Pride at Uber ERG in Europe, Robert oversaw the development of Uber’s LGBTQIA inclusion and advocacy efforts in the region covering product, policy, and partnerships - including discrimination reporting features in the Uber app. In 2019 Robert developed and featured in Uber’s global Pride Comes in All Colours campaign, which championed over 15 different LGBTQIA identities and the flags that represent them. Robert serves as Global Co-Chair for Pride at Uber, and is a Future Leader nominee in the 2020 British LGBT Awards.
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