Inclusion Policy

The Diana Initiative is an inclusive and safe space for people to come together and build friendships and professional relationships within the InfoSec Community. While The Diana Initiative is a women-centric organization, it is also an inclusive organization with goals that extend beyond the exclusive needs of women. The Diana Initiative seeks to include the voices of all people, no matter their sex, gender, color, ability, nationality, or identity. All are welcome here.

As members and volunteers of The Diana Initiative we will not tolerate hate speech or violence against any group or individual. The Diana Initiative is not in the business of deciding the gender of our participants.

The gender spectrum involves narratives that are not always 100% predictable but are welcome in the space. We exist in a world that embraces the gender binary but we are not interested in perpetuating toxic narratives around gender binary. We want to hear the views of all genders (or none) and each unique experience – every voice is welcome and valued. We welcome the views of all race/ethnicity, and we want to hear your voice and stories. Come and just be you.

If there is any question regarding the gender of a The Diana Initiative participant, DO NOT call out the person in question or make them feel uncomfortable. If you do not know the gender of a person, DO NOT user male or female pronouns to describe that person, instead use neutral pronouns such as “they/them/their.” The Diana Initiative bathrooms are open to any person, there will be no policing of bathroom use. Concerns regarding participation should be sent to a Diana Initiative staff member or to someone wearing an orange Safety shirt or email conduct@dianainitiative.org.