In Episode 4 of Black Business with Dixie Crawford we meet Leigh Simmonds. Leigh is the Senior Manager of Patient Advocacy and Reconciliation Action Plan Lead at Pfizer, one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies.

Having been a nurse, Leigh is passionate about patients, their lived experience and bringing this wisdom into business conversations and advocating for their needs at Pfizer.

She’s also passionate about corporate sustainability and using and sharing Pfizer Australia's resources wisely to make the world a better place.

Earlier this year Pfizer launched its Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan. Leigh and the team at Pfizer worked closely with Dixie (along with Reconciliation Australia) in the development of their first RAP.

In working together, Dixie could see the commitment of Pfizer staff to learn more and do better when it comes to reconciliation as well as meaningful engagement and communications with First Nations peoples and communities.

In this episode Dixie speaks with Leigh about Pfizer’s experience in developing its RAP, where the team is at and headed on their reconciliation journey, and importantly, working at the pace of trust, to build solid and meaningful relationships that will deliver positive outcomes for our First Nations communities.

*If your organisation is looking for assistance in developing and implementing a RAP, or is interested in Cultural Capability training. Feel free to contact Dixie, or view the resources available on the Nganya website.

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