I’M Able

We aspire to mirror the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we live and serve, and to empower our employees to bring their authentic selves to work where all are included.

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany operate as EMD Serono, MilliporeSigma, and EMD Electronics in the U.S. and Canada.

Our Mission


This ERG is for people with disabilities, visible and invisible and their allies. Invisible disabilities include mental health, chronic illness, and neurodiversity. We strive to build a more inclusive environment for people with disabilities so that we can share all we have to offer with the whole company and the world.

 

Meet the team

Executive Co-Sponsors

Danielle King
Executive Co-Sponsor
Head of Commercial AAIT/ MilliporeSigma / Life Science Applied Solutions

Adam Robitaille
Executive Co-Sponsor
Head of HR Market / North America

I‘m able Steering Committee

Mary Otto(she/her)
Co-Lead
Life Science / Process Solutions

Daniela Nedbalek (she/her)
Co-Lead
Group Functions / EMD Digital

Ashley Blankenship (she/her)
Membership
Electronics / Semiconductor Materials

Kayla Zagieboylo (she/her)
Communications
Group Functions / Life Science

Jacqui Davis (she/her)
Events
Life Science / Applied Solutions

Tone D‘Amico (they/them)
Universal Design
Life Science / Process Solutions

Rigaud Bredy (he/him)
Hiring Initiatives
Life Science / Process Solutions

Kimberly Becker (she/her)
Vendor Initiatives
Group Functions / IT



Testimonials

I’m so excited for this ERG because we have the unique opportunity to bring people together to support, learn from, and inspire one another. We want to break the stigma that surrounds some of these topics, and instead offer resources.

Ashley Blankenship
Membership Lead, I’M Able

Here at I’M Able, we have created a safe and empathetic space where people with disabilities and their allies can openly discuss issues facing them.

Daniela Nedbalek
Events Lead, I’M Able

This ERG allows us to create a space where we can not only lift each other up and overcome our challenges, but also to showcase our strength and our ability to do great things.

Mary Otto
Co-Lead, I’M Able

I’M Able provides a valuable space for employees to be part of a community they can relate to. A community to share experiences, challenges and resources so every employee feels comfortable bringing their whole self to work.

Laura Roberts
Operations Lead, I’M Able

Testimonials

I’m so excited for this ERG because we have the unique opportunity to bring people together to support, learn from, and inspire one another. We want to break the stigma that surrounds some of these topics, and instead offer resources.

Ashley Blankenship
Membership Lead, I’M Able

Here at I’M Able, we have created a safe and empathetic space where people with disabilities and their allies can openly discuss issues facing them.

Daniela Nedbalek
Events Lead, I’M Able

This ERG allows us to create a space where we can not only lift each other up and overcome our challenges, but also to showcase our strength and our ability to do great things.

Mary Otto
Co-Lead, I’M Able

I’M Able provides a valuable space for employees to be part of a community they can relate to. A community to share experiences, challenges and resources so every employee feels comfortable bringing their whole self to work.

Laura Roberts
Operations Lead, I’M Able

Helping you grow


We’re committed to an inclusive and equitable work culture ensuring a positive career experience.

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Additional Company Information

Sustainability
For us, scientific progress and responsible entrepreneurship go hand in hand, enabling us to create a sustainable future for everyone.

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Diversity
We respect diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that allows everyone to maximize their potential.

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Global Health
More than half the world’s population still does not have adequate access to health. That’s why we have made it a high priority to address this global health challenge.

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