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Pride Spotlight: A Conversation with Policy and Government Affairs Analyst Rebecca Peacock

A Conversation with Policy and Government Affairs Analyst Rebecca Peacock
  • Donovan Gomez

The Policy and Government Affairs (PGA) team at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) handles everything to do with pending legislation at the state and federal level. As an analyst within the PGA group, Rebecca Peacock works closely with SFPUC contract lobbyists, enterprise liaisons, subject matter experts, and internal staff to get critical feedback on policy affecting SFPUC’s operations. “The invaluable collaborative efforts of everyone in the agency help inform our advocacy and strategy in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.,” said Peacock.

Rebecca Peacock

Every June we celebrate Pride Month, which is dedicated to uplifting LGBTQIA+ voices, celebrating LGBTQIA+ culture and history, and supporting LGBTQIA+ rights. We had a chance to talk with Peacock about the importance of Pride Month and celebrating equal rights. 

Question: What are your Gender Pronouns?
Answer: “My Gender Pronouns are They/Them/Their.”    

Question: What does Pride Month mean to you? 
Answer: “Pride has meant a lot of different things to me over the years, but this year I want it to be all about joy. Exploring, inhabiting, and living my queer and non-binary identity have brought me a profound sense of joy and freedom I never thought possible when I was younger.”

Question: Why are you proud to celebrate Pride Month? 
Answer: “I am proud to celebrate myself, my friends, my chosen family, and my community because we are all still here. We are all still living our lives truthfully and authentically despite the national threats to criminalize our existence and inflict violence, which disproportionately impacts queer and trans people of color. LGBTQIA+ people have always been here and will always be here because our joy is more powerful than hatred.”

Question: Why is representation in the workplace so important? 
Answer: “It’s not uncommon for queer and trans people to feel out of place in broader society or face economic hardship due to discrimination. As a public agency, it’s our responsibility to understand the needs and challenges of the people we serve. Workplace representation is one tool in the toolkit of broader Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives that gets us closer to understanding and reflecting the needs of the public.”