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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Week 2 Employee Spotlight

As we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we honor and recognize our AAPI colleagues and the immense value they bring to our workplace. Our employees, like Edgar D. and Mak K. make us better as a company and better for our customers, communities, and each other.

“Being a Filipino American immigrant means being able to share and celebrate my culture while having the resources to nourish and add to it.” – Edgar D., Inside Sales Consultant
“Our Republic Services team in Northern Virginia is both diverse and inclusive. The culture on our team allows me to feel proud of my heritage while celebrating people from all backgrounds and walks of life.” – Mak K., Account Executive“Our Republic Services team in Northern Virginia is both diverse and inclusive. The culture on our team allows me to feel proud of my heritage while celebrating people from all backgrounds and walks of life.” – Mak K., Account Executive

 

Did You Know?

A rather broad term, Asian/Pacific encompasses all of the Asian continent and the Pacific islands of Melanesia (New Guinea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji and the Solomon Islands), Micronesia (Marianas, Guam, Wake Island, Palau, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru and the Federated States of Micronesia) and Polynesia (New Zealand, Hawaiian Islands, Rotuma, Midway Islands, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Cook Islands, French Polynesia and Easter Island).

Source: asianpacificheritage.gov

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