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How to Be an LGBTQIA+ Ally in the Workplace

A Virtual Workshop for Professionals

Goals

  • Expand your DEI professional development with a virtual workshop focused specifically on LGBTQIA+ identities and inclusion
  • Strengthen your understanding of allyship and its practical application in the workplace
  • Create a welcoming company culture both internally and externally

Details

  • May 3, 2023
  • Hybrid
  • 9am - 12pm
  • Members & Government: $200
  • Non-Members: $300
  • Small Business/Nonprofit Member: $100
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Expand Your DEI Professional Development

1 in 5 Gen Z individuals identify as LGBTQIA+. Despite great strides in acceptance and inclusion, many LGBTQIA+ professionals remain closeted at work, resulting in reduced productivity, retention, and creativity. To prepare for the evolving workforce, it is imperative that businesses and the professionals within them understand how to be effective allies and create inclusive workplaces. 

Join queer educator and consultant Ali Kane (she/they) and the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce to deepen your understanding of LGBTQIA+ identities. You will examine the foundations of gender and sexuality, receive recommendations for creating inclusive workplaces, and develop the skills to become authentic allies for your LGBTQIA+ colleagues. 

This highly interactive three-hour virtual workshop includes several formats including lecture, breakout room discussion, a pre-session activity, and development of personal allyship plans.

Questions? Reach out to us.

Erin
Erin Wederbrook Yuskaitis

Director, Learning & Development

Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

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Speaker

Ali Kane
Ali Kane

Organizational Inclusion Consultant, ALK Consulting

Ali Kane (she/they) a Queer nonprofit leader and lifelong learner committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and accessible world for individuals with diverse...Read more
Ali Kane (she/they) a Queer nonprofit leader and lifelong learner committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and accessible world for individuals with diverse identities and experiences. Through ALK Consulting, Ali offers LGBTQ+ inclusion workshops to create more affirming spaces for Queer folx to work and live.
Ali’s work is centered in encouraging compassionate curiosity and building relationships grounded in understanding and trust. This has manifested in founding the LGBTQ+ Museum Staff & Students affinity group with Sam Dinnie (hosted by the New England Museum Association), which fills a critical need in building queer community among museum professionals globally. Ali is Treasurer of Love Your Labels, an organization that explores identity and expression with LGBTQ+ youth through art, fashion, and design. They also advocate for disability inclusion as an Institutional Giving Officer at Perkins School for the Blind.
Ali was appointed to the American Public Garden Associations Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee from 2017-20, and founded the IDEA Committee at New England Botanic Garden. They hold a Master’s in Nonprofit Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Diversity & Inclusion Champion Certificate from the Bentley University Center for Women & Business. This presentation has been customized and presented to The IDEA Center for Public Gardens, New England Botanic Garden, Perkins School for the Blind, and the New England Museum Association. Ali is also developing a course for the American Association of State & Local History.

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Learning Outcomes

During this workshop, participants will:

  • Deepen their understanding of foundational principles of gender and sexuality theory, inclusive language, and trans/non-conforming identities
  • Review the elements of authentic allyship for LGBTQIA+ colleagues, including those who are questioning or coming out

  • Develop an understanding of how sexual identity and gender identity combine with other dimensions of diversity and identity to shape the unique experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals

Target Audience

All career professionals are welcome to attend this workshop. We highly encourage attendance by managers and supervisors involved in hiring and recruiting new talent, leading teams, building company culture, or client-facing services.

4 participants maximum per company.

Pricing

$200

For Members

$300

For Non-Members

$100

For Small Businesses & Nonprofits (Chamber small business members at Contributor level and below)

Cancellation Policy: Attendees must cancel by email at least 5 business days in advance of the seminar for a full refund.

 

The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce encourages persons with disabilities to participate, and engage fully, in its programs and events. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, including but not limited to, listening devices, closed captioning, large print, wheelchair access, allergies and environmental sensitivities, or if you have any questions about the venue, event format, or virtual platform, please contact us at [email protected].

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