LGBTQIA+ in the US

United by our passion for technology, at ASML, we draw on our core values of challenge, collaborate and care to foster a safe, inclusive environment where everyone is empowered to contribute. You aren’t just included at ASML – you belong here.

Celebrating our LGBTQIA+ community

Check out the highlights from San Diego Pride 2024. ASML honors Pride year-round, but especially during our annual ‘Summer of Pride’, where colleagues join with the community in events all around the world. We also celebrate significant days like National Coming Out Day, International Transgender Day of Visibility and International Pronoun Day.

We recognize that Pride is about more than celebrating – it serves as a reminder of the progress made for LGBTQIA+ rights and the ongoing work for the community.

Proud employee network

ASML’s Proud employee network supports LGBTQIA+ rights and inclusion around the world, welcoming a wide gender spectrum and expression. Proud connects people, creates awareness, values diversity and fosters inclusion in collaboration with colleagues and our ASML communities.

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VOICES

Testimonials from ASML LGBTQIA+ community members

Jenhao (Oscar) Lin, technical project lead

“While we encourage being ‘out and proud’ at ASML, we also respect anonymity and privacy. Above all, this company wants to be a safe space where everyone is free to be their authentic selves – regardless of their identity.”

Craig Stearman, talent engagement lead/university relations program manager

“I have always genuinely felt included and supported in the workplace here. I have great relationships with everyone I work with. The continued focus on D&I across the company is hugely positive and the drive to educate and engage employees on LGBTQ+ matters is a big plus. There’s never a moment I feel unable to be me here, and that’s not something you necessarily find in every company.”

Michelle Plapp, senior diversity & inclusion specialist

“I’ve experienced discrimination in the past and because of that, I am driven to make the places I work ones where no one is made to feel less than, simply for being themselves. I’ve always felt like I have a voice at ASML and that what I bring to the table matters.”

Jeffrey Balestreri, materials management program leader

“ASML is not just a job where you go to work and leave your personal identity at the door. You become part of a ‘work family’ where you are supported both personally and professionally by the amazing leadership team and your fellow colleagues.”

Our partners

Out & Equal Workplace Advocates

A nonprofit organization working exclusively on LGBTQIA+ workplace equity, inclusion, and belonging. Through their worldwide programs, partnerships, and events, they help LGBTQIA+ people thrive and support organizations creating a culture of belonging for all.

Out in STEM

Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM) is a non-profit professional association for LGBTQIA+ people in the STEM community. oSTEM has over 150 collegiate chapters at colleges and universities as well as professional chapters in cities around the world.

San Diego LGBT Community Center

The San Diego LGBT Community Center enhances and sustains the health and well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, nonbinary, immigrant and HIV communities to the betterment of the entire San Diego region.

San Diego Pride

Celebrating their first parade in 1974, San Diego Pride is now a nonprofit organization that continues to bring together the skills, talents, and visions of our diverse community through numerous programs.

Silicon Valley Pride

Creating safer spaces and advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to thrive through organizing and sponsoring year-round events and programming since 1975.

Triangle Community Center

The Triangle Community Center in Norwalk, CT, aims to support LGBTQ competency trainings for education, service providers and others, in addition to providing mental health counseling services and hosting events.

Wilton Pride

A nonprofit organization that brings together and supports Wilton’s LGBTQIA+ community and allies, cultivating community collaboration by challenging prejudice, celebrating LGBTQIA+ culture, educating, and promoting awareness.

Workplace Pride

A non-profit foundation dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQIA+ people in workplaces worldwide. They strive for a world of inclusive workplaces where LGBTQIA+ people can truly be themselves, are valued, and, through their contributions, help to lead the way for others.