Code of Ethics
The code written below is a constantly evolving list of morals and values that I strive to follow and uphold in all aspects of my life. This code has ultimately shaped me into the woman I am today and is my motivation for the woman I aspire to be in the future. While I recognize and accept that sometimes this list will be modified and expanded, it is still something I am fully committed to, as it continues to hold me accountable for how I treat others, as well as myself.
Respect:
I will treat other individuals how I want to be treated, regardless of race, sex, gender, ability, ethnicity, etc. We all have had different walks of life that expose us to holding different beliefs and having different experiences, but I will not treat others poorly or irrationally because of this as I do not tolerate discrimination nor making others feel bad.
Integrity:
I have always valued being honest and being the best person I can be in my work. If there is something I do not stand for, then I do not want to bend what I already believe in to get further ahead or reap the benefits.
Conscientiousness:
I strongly value being aware of every situation before I voice my opinion or act upon something. I always try to see both sides and perspectives before forming a judgment, as I want to include all different thoughts to obtain the bigger picture.
Kindness:
I’ve always been the individual to look out for others and make sure to be that helpful friend when another person needs one. I will always aim to treat others with kindness and build mutually beneficial relationships.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
As a young girl, I was taught to treat everyone with kindness, regardless of their race, sexuality, gender, age, ability, income, etc., and to uphold this in any environment I find myself in. Since then, I have been fully committed to following this and ensuring that my neighbors and others around me feel welcomed and included. I also strive to continuously educate myself about other’s backgrounds and cultures to gain perspective and better understand those around me, as I do not accept defaulting to stereotypes. At the end of the day, I do not tolerate any form or discrimination or hatred, and I believe that by following and upholding my ethical values, I can help foster a more welcoming and inclusive environment for any situation.
Summary
My personal code of ethics and my diversity statement complement each other in various ways, where both statements ultimately emphasize the same values of how I treat others and how I aim to be a strong leader. I am a firm believer that we all have had different walks of life in different shoes with different obstacles in the road, but that none of these things doesn’t make someone less of a human being. Through this belief, I always try to see from the other person’s perspective and offer respect even if we may disagree on something, all while treating them kindly as anyone would want to be treated. I have never and will never tolerate discrimination and making others feel excluded or feel poorly about themselves, so I aim to continuously uphold my code of ethics and D&I statement in my life as a way to promote doing better and making a change.