Diversity / Multi-Culturalism in the workplace Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer, intersex (lgbtqi) existence...Within the workplace Defining the labels LBGTQI Importance of “Coming Out” Being LGBTQ within the African-American Community Publication / entrepreneurship Documenting the rise of Drag King / male illusionists artistry Photographing / writing with and for Self-identified masculine women (Stud, Dom, Boi, Aggressive, etc.) Femme-inity Poetry / Spoken Word Artistry Work available on all topics The Power of Communication: Connecting the Dots Overstanding / Overcoming Fear Going Commando – commanding content & the stage Diversity / Multi-Culturalism in the workplace Sexual Assault Survival Wedding Coordination Emphasis on how to plan/ execute in under 3 months Past Presentations: International Drag King Extravaganza (IDKE) Columbus, Ohio Workshop Creator/ Facilitator October 2008 Co- Planned, organized and facilitated a workshop for approximately 500+ attendees at the tenth annual 3 day conference. Title of workshop: And They Call You…An Exploration of Our Collective GenderQueer Legacy in Language. The interactive workshop will ask, What are the terms we’ve used to identify our collective gender-queer/ King identities? Does our language build trust, inspire action, sell an idea or encourage conflict within our gender-queer/King community? Are those differences included in the collective language legacy? If not, where are they documented? Duquesne University Diversity Forum (Capital Region Campus) Wormleysburg, PA Panel Member “The State of Diversity in Central Pennsylvania” June 21, 2008 On Second Thought (O2T) Peer Education Program Mechanicsburg, PA Facilitator of Public Speaking Leadership Training June 16, 2008 Helped train youth who are empowered to facilitate sessions which are designed to encourage their peers to protect themselves from situations that could change the quality of their lives. The youth educate on topics such as peer pressure, self esteem, trust, sexual assault, depression, abortion, HIV/AIDS, Drugs, Choices, and relationships. Women of Color Leadership Conference Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, PA October 2004 Co- Planned, organized and facilitated a workshop for women of color professionals at Harrisburg Area Community College. Title of workshop: Open Door Policy Leadership Workshops for Female Students of Color Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg Area Community College March 7,21,28 2003 Planned, organized and facilitated three workshops for female students of color at Harrisburg Area Community College. Create, implement, and execute internal and external publicity for the event. Title of workshops: Creating the Brand Called You, Healing Sacks, and Leading with Soul. Capital City Poetry Slam 1/11/2003 Hostess SistahFrineds Expression through Creative Writing 3/2/2002 Workshop Educator Who Will End the Silence Mural Project 8/14/2001 Workshop Educator TENS Program 6/11 - 8/13/01 Workshop Educator Writing for Your Life: 1st Annual Writer's Conference hosted by the Nathaniel Gadsden's Writer's Wordshop Member Planning committee 6/29-30/01 “A Celebration of Survivors” Harrisburg, PA Event Coordinator October 27, 2000 Planned, organized and facilitated three hours of an open mike poetry reading, sharing through song, and dramatic interpretation of the mental, physical, and spiritual experience of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and the experience of family members of victims and survivors touched by violence. Cultivated contacts in the community to serve in various capacities. Served as Mistress of Ceremonies. Created, implemented and executed internal and external publicity for the event.
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