In this episode of Reimagining Company Culture, we’re chatting with Lucas Wehle, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist at Unite Us and LGBTQ+ and DEI Consultant. After coming out during his college career at the University of South Florida, he began sharing his story to increase education around trans identities and became passionate about helping others access the resources that he desperately needed years prior. Tune in to learn Lucas’ thoughts on supportive personal resources for trans individuals, pitfalls organizations and ERG leaders should be aware of, small changes that make big impacts, and more!

Lucas Wehle (he/him) is a trans man who has dedicated his life to social justice advocacy. Born and raised in Tampa, FL, Lucas has become an expert over the years on the resources that exist in the Tampa Bay Area. After coming out during his college career at the University of South Florida, he began sharing his story to increase education around trans identities and became passionate about helping others access the resources that he desperately needed years prior. In his free time Lucas took every opportunity to share his story, leading workshops, speaking in classes and mentoring other trans students. In 2015, Lucas started his career working at Metro Inclusive Health, a local LGBTQ+ non-profit, where he developed and facilitated support and outreach programs specifically aimed to support gender diverse individuals. In 2016, Lucas led the creation of the Trans Services Division where he managed a team focused solely on the needs of the local trans community. In 2021, he switched careers to a broader field with a company called Unite Us where he now works in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and he also has a private LGBTQ+ DEI consulting business on the side. Lucas resides in St. Pete, FL with his beautiful fiancee and their four fur babies.