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Gia Watson believes that the most rewarding part about her journey with Aramark is that she has always been encouraged to be herself.

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Accounting Lead Assistant Gia Watson (she / her) embodies one of Aramark’s core values – respect diversity and appreciate differences. She is well known in the Nashville office for being a problem-solver, but she has also become a voice for change and acceptance at Aramark.

 

Gia was born in Scotland and immigrated to the United States nearly two decades ago. Assigned male at birth, she started transitioning at the age of 40. Now proudly identifying as a trans woman, stepmother, and step grandma, Gia shares her story with other Aramark employees not only to raise awareness but also to encourage respect for people from all backgrounds.

 

“It helps me feel that I can make a difference. It’s not always easy sharing my story. It can be really difficult, but it’s also rewarding if I can help people understand that respecting pronouns and gender identity is important. It’s not important that you believe it; it’s just important that you respect it. If I can help that happen, it’s all worthwhile.”

 

During her first week at Aramark in 2019, Gia joined the Pride Employee Resource Group (ERG). During the last year, she has become one of the group’s most active members, participating in panels, publications, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) trainings, and even speaking at events hosted by other ERGs at Aramark.

 

“When I first started, I was amazed that we had these Employee Resource Groups and something Pride related. I’ve been enjoying getting involved with the Pride group and always being available to help them and join panels. I do like to share my story and try and help people, even though it’s difficult, it’s worth it in the end. I think because I approach a lot of things with a certain sense of humor that a lot of people actually appreciate and learn more from it.”

Gia credits ERGs with offering many employees another support system in the workplace. Aramark currently has 11 unique ERGs for diverse communities and an employee ally network to help create a more inclusive workplace. Aramark’s Ally Network offers employees an additional resource for all to learn how best to serve and support their colleagues, community members, and loved ones. These networks and groups have become an important aspect of employee life at Aramark, which has been recognized for achievement in DEI and received awards for LGBTQ+ Workplace Equality and Disability Inclusion.

 

“I think they help you feel part of the company – that you have resources when you need them. This is the first company I’ve been at where I’ve had anything like that. When Aramark includes resource groups for all kinds of minorities, it gives you a place to plug in and know that you’re going to have a support system. I can only speak from the trans perspective, but there are times where I will fall apart, and it’s good to know that I have a resource group and that support there.”

 

While on a personal journey and encouraging LGBTQ+ education and awareness, Gia has also found success in her professional journey. As an Accounting Lead Assistant, she has found that she excels in research, testing third-party systems used for daily accounting reports, and finding solutions that help others.

 

“I’ve found that once I start helping others, I really enjoy doing it. I take a lot of pride in being the best at a task, and I think I demonstrate that when field users continually come back to me with more questions and what they need help with. Those questions and being helpful keeps me motivated in my career.”

 

Balancing her personal life and professional careers has been challenging at times, but Gia has found her time with Aramark to be valuable. Her passion for sharing with others, whether it’s accounting solutions or telling her personal struggles to help educate her peers, has allowed her the room to embrace her identity.

 

“The most rewarding part is that I’ve been encouraged to be myself. My managers have encouraged me and helped me find how I can make myself useful. I’ve found that if I can help people understand systems a little bit better, then it’s more satisfying for me. I’ve been encouraged to continue to help people learn what to do. I’ve been encouraged to be a Scottish, prideful, trans woman. Aramark accepts me for exactly who I am.”

 

To learn more about Gia’s support at Aramark, her favorite memories, and her passions, check out the Q&A!

 

 

 

For a complete LGBTQIA+ Glossary, please visit https://pflag.org/glossary.

 

Aramark Coming Out Stories Volume 1: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/780734/

 

Aramark Coming Out Stories Volume 2: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/852741762/

 

 

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Speaking about my journey helps me feel that I can make a difference. It’s not always easy sharing my story. It can be really difficult, but it’s also rewarding if I can help people understand that respecting pronouns and gender identity is important.

— Gia Watson, Accounting Lead Assistant

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Aramark Careers · Gia Watson – Accounting Lead Assistant

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Hear more from our conversation with Gia in the Q&A section below.

  • How have you found support at Aramark during your personal journey?

    From a trans perspective, it’s a really difficult journey. Being a transgender person, as soon as you come out, you get angst from your family. You get some people that will accept you and support you, but some people won’t. To have a company like Aramark and a Pride group, that can be the last step in your support, and that is really something special. I’ve discovered that Aramark can help you find who you are, especially if you’re having difficulty.

  • Why do you feel that diversity, equity, and inclusion are important in the workplace?

    There’s no doubt that everyone is different. Everyone should be different. If we were all the same, it would be boring. Everyone is entitled and has a right to their own beliefs, their own journey, and their own path. All we need to do is try and bridge the gap to respect one another and beliefs. I think that being with a company that has such diversity, inclusion, and support and promotes that helps to promote that respect. Some people might also look at it and roll their eyes and say, “Why do I need to bother with this?” Then again, I could just roll my eyes and say, “Why does it bother you?” You know, it goes two ways. We are now at a stage where the human race has so much diversity to it. People are embracing their own unique identity, that in general as a society, we must embrace the same thing. Once you have a workforce that is diverse, inclusive, brings everyone together, and is where we all respect one another, then you have an amazing workforce. People will feel comfortable and will always do their best. Just being supported in that manner makes you feel that you have a place at work where you can go, be safe, be comfortable, and do your best work for the company. I think Aramark does a really good job of promoting that.

  • What are some of your favorite memories from your time at Aramark?

    There’s been quite a few. My very first day at Aramark, the AP team had arranged our visit to one of their profit centers, and myself and the other new start got to go along with them. We got breakfast, we got lunch, we got to go out with the office. Before COVID, we had monthly team lunches where we all got to be out of the office for an hour or so. The Empower ERG panel also stands out as a really big memory for me. It was the first time that I was going to share my story verbally. That was a defining moment for me because I can be shy – you will never find a person at Aramark that will accept and believe that – but I am shy. That event actually helped me be able to articulate my story and have the confidence to share myself. There’s been a lot of defining moments that will stick with me.

  • What are some passions that you have outside of work?

    My passion for writing started when I was a teenager. I’ve always been a fan of fantasy books. In my spare time, I would pretty much put myself into the story as myself and create whole new scenes in my imagination. It just developed from there into a character who then turned into the female version of who I wanted to be. During my teens and twenties, she was my alter ego – the way I got to be the best female version of myself. She was my escape from an existence I felt trapped within. I started developing stories around her, and over the years, it grew into a self-published version. I’ve got a couple of books that I’ve written based upon this character. Also, I’ve always loved history. That was my favorite subject in school, and I also did religious education, which covered all the major religions and historical impacts of them. I love that, and I love tying in spirituality, history, and especially swords and dragons. It’s amazing. Then when you add in fantasy, you can just let your mind go.

Gia Watson with her grandson

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Gia Watson believes that the most rewarding part about her journey with Aramark is that she has always been encouraged to be herself.

Gia Watson

Accounting Lead Assistant Gia Watson (she / her) embodies one of Aramark’s core values – respect diversity and appreciate differences. She is well known in the Nashville office for being a problem-solver, but she has also become a voice for change and acceptance at Aramark.

 

Gia was born in Scotland and immigrated to the United States nearly two decades ago. Assigned male at birth, she started transitioning at the age of 40. Now proudly identifying as a trans woman, stepmother, and step grandma, Gia shares her story with other Aramark employees not only to raise awareness but also to encourage respect for people from all backgrounds.

 

“It helps me feel that I can make a difference. It’s not always easy sharing my story. It can be really difficult, but it’s also rewarding if I can help people understand that respecting pronouns and gender identity is important. It’s not important that you believe it; it’s just important that you respect it. If I can help that happen, it’s all worthwhile.”

 

During her first week at Aramark in 2019, Gia joined the Pride Employee Resource Group (ERG). During the last year, she has become one of the group’s most active members, participating in panels, publications, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) trainings, and even speaking at events hosted by other ERGs at Aramark.

 

“When I first started, I was amazed that we had these Employee Resource Groups and something Pride related. I’ve been enjoying getting involved with the Pride group and always being available to help them and join panels. I do like to share my story and try and help people, even though it’s difficult, it’s worth it in the end. I think because I approach a lot of things with a certain sense of humor that a lot of people actually appreciate and learn more from it.”

Gia credits ERGs with offering many employees another support system in the workplace. Aramark currently has 11 unique ERGs for diverse communities and an employee ally network to help create a more inclusive workplace. Aramark’s Ally Network offers employees an additional resource for all to learn how best to serve and support their colleagues, community members, and loved ones. These networks and groups have become an important aspect of employee life at Aramark, which has been recognized for achievement in DEI and received awards for LGBTQ+ Workplace Equality and Disability Inclusion.

 

“I think they help you feel part of the company – that you have resources when you need them. This is the first company I’ve been at where I’ve had anything like that. When Aramark includes resource groups for all kinds of minorities, it gives you a place to plug in and know that you’re going to have a support system. I can only speak from the trans perspective, but there are times where I will fall apart, and it’s good to know that I have a resource group and that support there.”

 

While on a personal journey and encouraging LGBTQ+ education and awareness, Gia has also found success in her professional journey. As an Accounting Lead Assistant, she has found that she excels in research, testing third-party systems used for daily accounting reports, and finding solutions that help others.

 

“I’ve found that once I start helping others, I really enjoy doing it. I take a lot of pride in being the best at a task, and I think I demonstrate that when field users continually come back to me with more questions and what they need help with. Those questions and being helpful keeps me motivated in my career.”

 

Balancing her personal life and professional careers has been challenging at times, but Gia has found her time with Aramark to be valuable. Her passion for sharing with others, whether it’s accounting solutions or telling her personal struggles to help educate her peers, has allowed her the room to embrace her identity.

 

“The most rewarding part is that I’ve been encouraged to be myself. My managers have encouraged me and helped me find how I can make myself useful. I’ve found that if I can help people understand systems a little bit better, then it’s more satisfying for me. I’ve been encouraged to continue to help people learn what to do. I’ve been encouraged to be a Scottish, prideful, trans woman. Aramark accepts me for exactly who I am.”

 

To learn more about Gia’s support at Aramark, her favorite memories, and her passions, check out the Q&A!

 

 

 

For a complete LGBTQIA+ Glossary, please visit https://pflag.org/glossary.

 

Aramark Coming Out Stories Volume 1: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/780734/

 

Aramark Coming Out Stories Volume 2: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/852741762/

 

 

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Speaking about my journey helps me feel that I can make a difference. It’s not always easy sharing my story. It can be really difficult, but it’s also rewarding if I can help people understand that respecting pronouns and gender identity is important.

— Gia Watson, Accounting Lead Assistant

Have a listen

Our Conversation with Gia

Aramark Careers · Gia Watson – Accounting Lead Assistant

Q + A

Hear more from our conversation with Gia in the Q&A section below.

  • How have you found support at Aramark during your personal journey?

    From a trans perspective, it’s a really difficult journey. Being a transgender person, as soon as you come out, you get angst from your family. You get some people that will accept you and support you, but some people won’t. To have a company like Aramark and a Pride group, that can be the last step in your support, and that is really something special. I’ve discovered that Aramark can help you find who you are, especially if you’re having difficulty.

  • Why do you feel that diversity, equity, and inclusion are important in the workplace?

    There’s no doubt that everyone is different. Everyone should be different. If we were all the same, it would be boring. Everyone is entitled and has a right to their own beliefs, their own journey, and their own path. All we need to do is try and bridge the gap to respect one another and beliefs. I think that being with a company that has such diversity, inclusion, and support and promotes that helps to promote that respect. Some people might also look at it and roll their eyes and say, “Why do I need to bother with this?” Then again, I could just roll my eyes and say, “Why does it bother you?” You know, it goes two ways. We are now at a stage where the human race has so much diversity to it. People are embracing their own unique identity, that in general as a society, we must embrace the same thing. Once you have a workforce that is diverse, inclusive, brings everyone together, and is where we all respect one another, then you have an amazing workforce. People will feel comfortable and will always do their best. Just being supported in that manner makes you feel that you have a place at work where you can go, be safe, be comfortable, and do your best work for the company. I think Aramark does a really good job of promoting that.

  • What are some of your favorite memories from your time at Aramark?

    There’s been quite a few. My very first day at Aramark, the AP team had arranged our visit to one of their profit centers, and myself and the other new start got to go along with them. We got breakfast, we got lunch, we got to go out with the office. Before COVID, we had monthly team lunches where we all got to be out of the office for an hour or so. The Empower ERG panel also stands out as a really big memory for me. It was the first time that I was going to share my story verbally. That was a defining moment for me because I can be shy – you will never find a person at Aramark that will accept and believe that – but I am shy. That event actually helped me be able to articulate my story and have the confidence to share myself. There’s been a lot of defining moments that will stick with me.

  • What are some passions that you have outside of work?

    My passion for writing started when I was a teenager. I’ve always been a fan of fantasy books. In my spare time, I would pretty much put myself into the story as myself and create whole new scenes in my imagination. It just developed from there into a character who then turned into the female version of who I wanted to be. During my teens and twenties, she was my alter ego – the way I got to be the best female version of myself. She was my escape from an existence I felt trapped within. I started developing stories around her, and over the years, it grew into a self-published version. I’ve got a couple of books that I’ve written based upon this character. Also, I’ve always loved history. That was my favorite subject in school, and I also did religious education, which covered all the major religions and historical impacts of them. I love that, and I love tying in spirituality, history, and especially swords and dragons. It’s amazing. Then when you add in fantasy, you can just let your mind go.

Gia Watson with her grandson

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