Ensuring Safety for the LGBTQ+ Community Panel Discussion

This panel aims to address the critical issues surrounding the safety and rights of the LGBTQ community in various environments, particularly in workplaces. Experts and advocates will discuss strategies for creating inclusive and safe spaces for all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Key Topics of Discussion

Legal Protections and Risks

Government & Community Safety Measures

Healthcare & well being

The black transgender experiences

Panelists

Legal Protections & Risks

• Ricardo Martinez, Executive Director, GLAD Law

Government & Community

• Justice Williams, Community Relations Specialist, Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement
• Shaplaie Brooks, Executive Director, MA Commission on LGBTQ Youth

Healthcare & Well-Being

• Jordina Shanks, CEO, Fenway Health

The Black Transgender Experience

• Chastity Bowick, CEO, Chastity’s Consulting & Talent Group

Moderator: Dallas Ducar, Executive Vice President of Donor Engagement and External Relations, Fenway Health

Agenda

6:00p - 6:30p Networking

6:30p - 6:36p Welcome & intro of moderator and panelists

6:36p Panel Discussion

7:16p Q&A and closing

7:30p - 8p Networking

Conclusion

Join us for this important discussion as we work towards ensuring safety and equality for the LGBTQ community in workplaces and beyond. Together, we can create a more inclusive society.

Host or Publisher Boston lesbigay urban Foundation