Samir Luther
Manager, Workplace Project
Samir Luther works with employers to implement inclusive non-discrimination and benefits policies for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees. He leads the project's research efforts and authors the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s annual Corporate Equality Index and The State of the Workplace for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Americans, as well as several papers, including "Domestic Partner Benefits: Employer Trends and Benefits Equivalency for the GLBT Family" and "Workplace Gender Transition Guidelines for Transgender Employees, Managers and Human Resource Professionals."
Luther has briefed human resources professionals, benefits administrators and congressional staff on the best practices and industry trends for inclusive workplaces. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Washington University in St. Louis, and he joined the Workplace Project of the HRC Foundation in 2004 as research coordinator.