During Pride Month, we embrace the opportunity to celebrate with our LGBTQIA2S+ colleagues. From the Stonewall Riots to marriage equality, Madison Flatman says it is a time to celebrate and reflect on history. "Our movement has been rocky at times but so much has changed, even in the last 10-20 years. I’m so happy to be gay and to be able to openly share my love for my girlfriend, for my other LGBTQIA2S+ friends, and for my friends and family who are strong allies. I’m happy to be able to indulge myself in so much LGBTQIA2S+ media from music to television shows to movies. I’m happy to be here in 2024 and be able to see all the progress we’ve made.” She started her career at UW Health as a patient scheduling specialist and used the UW Health tuition reimbursement program to study communications and professional writing. Now she’s using those skills on the Patient and Family Education team, editing health education materials. She approaches her role with inclusivity in mind whether it’s using gender neutral terminology or ensuring content can be understood by all patients. She hopes in years down the line, we don’t have communication barriers, “Everyone can be heard and understood regardless of who they are, who they love, what they identify as, where they came from, what language they speak, what gender they are, and so on. I feel hurt that despite all the progress we have made there are still people out there who don’t share this same value. If you are reading this and you feel misunderstood, I want you to know how absolutely amazing you are. I will continue to advocate and fight for your right.”
Celebrating 10 years of marriage equality! A huge step forward for the community for economic and social justice. Grateful of all the support of our UW Health colleagues.
Administrative Operations Assistant | Communications
2moI’m so happy to work for such a wonderful organization! ☺️