Introducing Christine Aurigemma, a leader in the world of disability inclusion and a powerful advocate for workplace equity. With a career spanning roles as a lab scientist, project manager, and now Senior Manager of Global Talent Solutions at Pfizer, Christine brings a unique and invaluable perspective to creating a more equitable and accessible workplace. Her journey, marked by both challenges and triumphs, offers vital insights for professionals navigating hearing loss in their careers.

In this episode of The Buzz, Christine shares her inspiring journey of living with hearing loss since the age of three and the obstacles she has overcome in her education and professional life. From her early struggles in mainstream education to her innovative approach of gaining experience through unpaid lab work, and now spearheading neurodiversity initiatives at Pfizer, her story is one of resilience, self-advocacy, and unwavering determination. Christine's experiences not only highlight the challenges faced by deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in the workplace but also provide a roadmap for creating more inclusive and supportive work environments.

Here are some key topics:

• [07:56] The Power of Self-Advocacy in the Workplace

• [23:54] Persistence and Creativity: Key Tools for Career Advancement

• [30:27] Educating Colleagues: An Ongoing Necessity

• [41:25] The Shift Towards Proactive Disability Inclusion

• [10:13] Navigating AI-Based Accessibility Solutions