Amber Hikes
ACLU Chief Equity Officer | Civil Rights & Social Justice Advocate
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Amber Hikes is a pioneering civil rights activist who leads equity and inclusion efforts at the American Civil Liberties Union. As Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, Hikes brings extensive experience in community organizing and social justice, previously serving as executive director of Philadelphia's Office of LGBT Affairs.
Their work focuses on dismantling systemic barriers and creating more inclusive institutional environments. Hikes has become a prominent voice in advancing diversity, equity, and intersectional approaches to civil rights.
Through strategic leadership, they help organizations and communities develop more robust, equitable frameworks that recognize and celebrate human difference. Hikes' keynotes offer actionable insights into building truly inclusive cultures that empower marginalized communities.
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Want to truly succeed? Lift others up while you climb
It's up to all of us to create a more inclusive and diverse workplace. No matter where you are in your career journey, it's essential that you help others grow, even as you are growing yourself, says ACLU Chief Equity Officer Amber Hikes. She lays out three ways we can help each other succeed -- and empower and advance those who historically have been left behind.
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