Shaping the Conversation

Chuku joined Snap under the name Sylvia, believing it would be easier for her colleagues to pronounce. But during her first week at the company, she decided she preferred to go by her true name — and her colleagues welcomed the change and fully respected her decision. Since then, Chuku has seen the company celebrate the diversity of its teams, offering them space to share their experiences. She pointed to a film Snap put together called Ode to Noir, which gave Black and Brown employees the opportunity to express their ideas and inspire young professionals from similar backgrounds. Moments like these reinforce how Snap doesn’t just accept its inclusive identity — it cherishes it.

According to Paul Sabas, a lot of individuals don’t know what LGBTQIA stands for, yet it's an acronym that means more than meets the eye. “Behind those seven letters are hundreds of millions of people like me,” he said. Alongside his peers, Sabas gets to help the company spread awareness about important issues, including the LGBTQIA experience. For instance, he shared, the company put together a 360 experience called Snap Out Loud, which aims to educate and empower Snapchatters about the LGBTQIA community through engaging content. This initiative, which reached 25 million unique users, is a testament to Snap’s focus on uplifting others — and inspiring others to do the same.