Ari Copeland works at Black & Veatch Corporation as an Operations Specialist. Ari has a BS in Civil Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Masters in Environmental Engineering from University of Cincinnati.  Ari has been a member of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and has been in the water and wastewater industry for 16 years. Ari is a queer, transgender man who transitioned on the job in 2011.  Ari is passionate about inclusion efforts within the water industry and all aspects of life. Ari is a member of the AWWA Diversity and Membership Inclusion Committee and the current Chair of Black & Veatch’s Pride Employee Resource group – working towards fostering a safe and inclusive work environment for LGBTQIA+ professionals and Allies. Ari is a New Englander at heart (originally from Waterbury, Connecticut) but enjoys traveling within the USA and all over the world. See Show Notes - https://watersavvysolutions.com/inclusive-spaces Topics Discussed: * Creating Safe Spaces for Queer and Trans Folx * Transgender Rights Activism * How to Transition in the Workplace * And More! Follow Breaking Green Ceilings: * Instagram - @Breaking_Green_Ceilings * Facebook- @breaking green ceilings * Twitter- @sapnamulki