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It brings me so much joy seeing all the supporting rainbows at each and every turn of the building. Friends, colleagues and people I’ve never met are actively posting support messages, having conversations about Pride Month and celebrating their LGBTQ+ friends and family.

I think of this month as a time to celebrate family. We should also take this opportunity to raise awareness and talk about everything – the tough topics, but also the happy moments that remind us why we cherish our respective cultures so fervently.

I grew up around role models focused on giving back to the community. My mother was a teacher in underserved areas, so I witnessed early on how education in our country is one of our greatest needs.

I started my career working on the Tohono O’odham Indian reservation which sparked an interest in population health and helping groups to live healthy lives. This early experience set me on a path that was equal parts academic and business in nature.

I joined Southwest Airlines almost 30 years ago. I have held a number of Leadership roles, including before moving up to my current role as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 2012.

Dr. Nadja West has been a Tenet board member since November 2019. She is a retired Lieutenant General of the U.S. Army, the 44th Surgeon General of the U.S. Army and the former Commanding General of the U.S. Army Medical Command.