Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesVice Chair
Jan. 2024CMS Employee Resource Groups (ERG) are voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for CMS employees by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with organizational mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. ERGs form around common backgrounds, interests and/or goals.
CMS Pride: The CMS lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) ERG, better known as CMS PRIDE, stands for “People respecting individuality, inclusiveness, diversity, and equality for the LGBTI workforce.” Pride is a visible, personal, and professional resource to the LGBTI workforce, allies, and the broader CMS community. CMS PRIDE helps the Agency eliminate discrimination, while fostering diversity, inclusiveness, and a supportive, respectful, and rewarding work.