03/14/2025
This Women’s History Month, Mountain Star Pride is recognizing the incredible women who have made a lasting impact on the LGBTQIA+ community. Through their advocacy, leadership, and resilience, they have helped pave the way for equality, visibility, and acceptance. Today, we celebrate, Nikki Vicario!
"As a transgender woman and leader in Inclusive Diversity & Equity (IDE), my work is deeply rooted in the belief that all women—cisgender, transgender, and non-binary individuals who align with womanhood—deserve to be seen, valued, and empowered. In my new role at a Fortune 100 company, I focus on driving cultural transformation by embedding inclusion into business strategies, amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities, and ensuring that every woman, regardless of identity or background, has fair access to opportunity.
International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate the resilience, brilliance, and achievements of women across the world. It’s also a reminder that the fight for gender fairness must be intersectional. As a transgender woman, I have faced unique challenges in professional spaces—being underestimated, misgendered, or seen through the lens of my transition rather than my skills and leadership. Those experiences have only strengthened my commitment to breaking barriers and creating workplaces where all women, including transgender and non-binary women, are recognized for their talents and contributions rather than their differences.
The LGBTQIA2S+ community, particularly the women within it, has been a source of strength, advocacy, and progress. Our histories are filled with trailblazers who have fought for justice and inclusion, paving the way for those of us who now have a seat at the table. My mission is to ensure that table continues to grow—so that every woman, no matter how she identifies, has the space to lead, thrive, and inspire the next generation.
This International Women’s Day, I celebrate the power of all women. The power to lead. The power to innovate. The power to create a more inclusive and just world for those who follow in our footsteps."
