Employee Resource Groups
Join Emory's Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to connect with your colleagues and coworkers and make a difference in enhancing our community.
About ERGs
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are voluntary, employee-led groups established around common interests, purpose, and/or characteristics, typically underrepresented identities and their allies. These groups provide opportunities for:
- networking and social connection;
- enhancing community, engagement and inclusion; and
- giving voice to marginalized or underrepresented communities.
Emory University currently has five ERGs:
Emory Black Employee Network
EBEN
This group promotes individual and collective growth through various resources and networking opportunities, focusing on areas such as health and wellness, community service, cultural events, social gatherings, engagement, mentorship, and personal and professional development opportunities.
Emory Latinx Employee Resource Network
eLERN
Seeks to uplift, support, and amplify the cultural diversity of Latinx employees at Emory University by providing resources for professional development, visibility, and social kinship
This group is open to all Emory University Latinx employees and all allies. This group focuses on areas such as health and wellness, community service, cultural events, social gatherings, engagement, mentorship, and personal and professional development opportunities.
Emory Pride Employee Network
EPEN
Strives to celebrate, support, and recognize the diverse community of LGBTQ+ employees by providing resources for educational growth, awareness and advocacy, and social connections
The EPEN envisions becoming a leader in addressing inequities and advocating for its LGBTQ+ community’s diverse needs. This group is open to all Emory LGBTQ+ employees and all allies.
Emory Veterans Employee Network
EVEN
Seeks to promote a sense of belonging by Emory veterans through organization, recognition, networking, and resources
EVEN aims to increase the visibility of Emory’s veterans and Emory’s veteran services and foster a greater appreciation by the Emory community for the service and sacrifice made by veterans and their families to preserve our way of life.
Emory Asian Pacific Islander Desi Employee Network The Emory Asian Pacific Islander Desi Employee Network (eAPDEN)
eAPDEN
Envisions becoming a larger part of the belonging and inclusion efforts at Emory University by advocating for API staff and serving as a forum for discussing relevant issues
This group empowers and celebrates Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi employees through diverse programs, building a stronger, more inclusive university community while advocating for API staff and fostering allyship.
Future ERGs
Emory is hoping to launching one additional employee resource group in the near future for Employees with Disabilities.
If you are interested in helping launch this group, contact Melissa Morgan, Sr. Recognition & Engagement Manager, melissa.morgan@emory.edu.