Nicole “Nikki” Gibson, Dell Technologies Nashville co-site director and human resources compliance consultant, has been awarded the LGBTQ Corporate Advocate of the Year award by Out & Equal Workplace Advocates.
In addition to her role as co-site director, Gibson is also the North American Lead for Pride, Dell’s LGBTQ employee resource group.
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