Queer Leader Spotlight: Sebastian Dalla Ba.

We sat down with 2025 WCS Awardee Sebastian Dalla Ba to talk about his Queer Leader journey and role as President of Glamazon Barcelona.

This year we were proud to present Sebastian Dalla Ba a WCS award in Corporate Inclusion for his work as the president of the Barcelona chapter of Glamazon, Amazon's LGBTQ+ ERG. As a long-standing member of the WCS Community and a trailblazing Queer Leader, we caught up with Sebastian about his leadership journey and what this award means to him and the Glamazon team.

What does receiving the WCS Award for Queer Leadership in Corporate Inclusion mean to you personally?

Sebastian: This recognition reminds me that being proudly myself - in all my dimensions - allows me to transform what others see as limitations into unique perspectives. It shows that there are countless beautiful ways to experience and shape the world.

Not so long ago, you came out to the world about your vision impairment. How and why did you make this decision? What does intersectionality mean to you?

Sebastian: Living with visual impairment while being queer taught me that our supposed limitations can become our greatest strengths. Through my content creation and advocacy work, I highlight how the world isn't designed for everyone. Intersectionality for me means embracing all aspects of who I am - being Latin, gay, and having a disability - and using these perspectives to create more inclusive spaces.

Can you tell us about your journey at Amazon and how you came to lead the Glamazon Barcelona chapter?

Sebastian: I joined Amazon in summer 2022 as a Catalog Specialist. I started as an active participant in Glamazon events, which led me to join the board. My experience living with low vision and being part of the LGBTQ+ community drove me to create more inclusive spaces within the company. A key moment was realizing how my intersectional identity could help others. Through organizing over 25 events reaching 1,000+ people, we've created visibility and fostered inclusion across multiple dimensions - from LGBTQ+ rights to accessibility awareness.

What did it mean to have your ERG team champion your nomination? How do you see this recognition reflecting the work Glamazon Spain does behind the scenes?

Sebastian: This award belongs to our entire community. The support from both Glamazon and Latinos (and other AGs) at Amazon shows how ERGs can create real change when we work together.

While Glamazon is a global ERG with over 65,000 members and 130+ chapters worldwide, each chapter operates independently to serve its local community. In Barcelona, we've focused on creating meaningful impact through specific initiatives like participating in Barcelona Pride for the third consecutive year, joining the LGBT Cambra of Barcelona, and collaborating with other local ERGs to create intersectional events. We're one of two active chapters in Spain, alongside Madrid, and this award validates our grassroots approach to creating change at the local level while being part of a larger global network.

How did your relationship with WCS start and how did it influence your journey at Amazon?

Sebastian: My journey with WCS began when I attended a panel discussion at The Hoxton. The authenticity and depth of the conversations deeply resonated with me, and I felt an immediate connection to their mission. I reached out to them because I wanted to be part of this movement and share my own story. They offered me the opportunity to write an article about my experience as a queer person living with low vision, which became a pivotal moment for me - it felt like coming out of a second closet. Being able to openly share my story about navigating daily life with partial sight, including the challenges in both personal and professional settings, was incredibly liberating. This experience with WCS gave me the confidence to be more vocal about all aspects of my identity at Amazon, leading to more authentic leadership and advocacy work in our ERGs.

How did it feel to be honoured in a space created specifically for queer leadership?

Sebastian: Being recognized in a space specifically created for queer leadership was particularly meaningful given my previous experiences. I came from a company where, not too long ago, leadership openly discouraged employees from attending Pride events, and where homophobic jokes around the coffee machine were commonplace and went unchallenged. So being celebrated for the very aspects of my identity that I once had to hide feels revolutionary. This recognition in a queer leadership space validated not just my work, but the importance of bringing our whole selves to leadership roles. It demonstrated how far we've come and how corporate cultures can evolve - from spaces where we must hide who we are to ones where our authenticity and vulnerability are recognized as leadership strengths. This award represents not just personal validation but hope for others who might still be in workplaces where they can't be their true selves.

How has this award impacted your team or visibility within Amazon?

Sebastian: This recognition has amplified our message about the power of intersectional inclusion. It's helped strengthen our partnerships across ERGs - from PwD to Latinos - and shown how diversity in leadership enriches our corporate culture.

What’s your vision for the future of ERGs like Glamazon in shaping workplace culture globally?

Sebastian: My vision goes beyond just maintaining what we've built - we need to actively defend and strengthen these spaces. It's crucial for younger generations to understand that LGBTQ+ rights, both in society and within companies, are not guaranteed - they need constant validation and protection. We can't take ERGs for granted or assume they'll always be there.

My message to those under 25 is: these spaces exist because people before you fought for them, and they'll continue to exist only if you step up to lead them. We need fresh voices, new perspectives, and young leaders to step forward and take ownership of these groups. While individual success is meaningful, collective progress is transformative, and that progress requires active participation from every generation. I want to see more young professionals not just joining ERGs, but raising their hands to lead them, bringing their energy and perspectives to shape the future of workplace inclusion. Remember: these spaces are necessary, but they're also fragile if we don't actively defend and nurture them.

What would you say to other ERG leaders or companies considering partnering with WCS or nominating someone for next year?

Sebastian: As I would tell my younger self: 'Stay true to yourself, always.' For ERG leaders considering WCS partnership, it's an opportunity to amplify your impact and connect with a global community of changemakers. Don't be afraid to show your authentic self - your story matters and can inspire others to create change.

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