Speaking and Workshops

For LGBTQ+ Families, Allies and Helping Professionals

I help LGBTQ+ families, allies and helping professionals stay energized by learning and connecting with each other.

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Compassionate Collective Learning ·

You want to hear new ideas and keep pushing yourself out of your comfort zone.

Identity work is hard, and the science is growing more complicated. You need a safe place to lean into your questions, receive support and renew your spark. Let’s design a one-of-a-kind learning experience that you’ll love.

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I create a safe and positive learning experience so you can engage in meaningful ways.

Whether it’s three or 150 people, I help people dive deep and figure out how to apply interesting new concepts in their daily work. I use games, art materials, live interactive tech tools, and powerful experiential activities designed to entertain your brain, get you moving and connecting with others.

Through dynamic discussions, you will hear and learn from each other in meaningful ways.

You’ll be thinking critically about power, privilege and social identities so you change yourself. For helpers, you’ll lean into the excellence of effective and accountable care that counters historical marginalization. You’ll leave with practical, hands-on tools to implement right away.

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  • "This talk was so thought provoking and emotional in the best way. She invited participants to be vulnerable and I’m so glad so many took that invitation. It was a caring environment to learn in."

    —Attendee

  • "Excellent presence, relational warmth, and interaction with participants."

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  • "Excellent and astute presentation that sensitively matched the needs of our participants."

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  • "I really appreciated the consistent emphasis on attendees’ own mental health, boundaries and consent related to the presentation experience."

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  • "As a trans attendee, I appreciated the way she challenged typical pathologies related to trans identity and helped all attendees deconstruct their own gendered experiences. It was a refreshing experience from some other LGBTQ 101 type trainings I have attended in the past."

    — Attendee

  • "Wonderful presentation with activities that were so fun and thought-provoking!"

    — Attendee

  • "Presenter did a great job, allowing me to have tough conversations in my group."

    — Attendee

  • "Everyone’s responses were validated and it led to great large and small group discussions."

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  • "I thought the topic was really applicable and helpful. I greatly appreciated the small group time to connect and discuss with others."

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  • "I loved how we did interventions during the presentation so we understood the purpose, how it felt to complete it, and where our clients may like or struggle with them."

    — Attendee

  • "I learned way more than I expected. I was comfortable and felt confident that I could take much away from the session when it was over."

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  • "This was wonderful! I feel as though I learned so much and am so grateful to bring this back to my clients."

    — Attendee

  • "This was my favorite session so far. It was so useful, applicable, grounded in theory/technique and gave so many hands-on activities."

    — Attendee

  • "This was an exceptionally tangible workshop. LOVED IT!"

    — Attendee

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I also love speaking on podcasts, panels and interactive workshops along with other leaders and teachers of LGBTQ+ family topics.

Let’s work together to make positive change!

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