Beyond “Do No Harm”: Using Your Power and Privilege for Change
Workshop Description
“The trouble is that not enough people have come together with the firm determination to live the things which they say they believe.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
The harsh reality is that it’s no longer enough to simply be “inclusive” or “welcoming” in the current climate. Unchecked aggression at the highest levels of government against already marginalized communities demands an aggressive resistance from more than just the individuals within those populations.
Beyond creating safe spaces within our businesses, how can we as providers of care and services really make a difference? Whether it’s among poker buddies or faith communities, we are each uniquely positioned to create change in places these targeted people can barely begin to reach.
If you’re feeling called to go high when they go low, but you aren’t sure where to start, join our discussion. Develop your own personal action plan to change the world, starting where you are right now.
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Family
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Workshop Presenters
C M Woodward, Gender Odyssey
Presenter Bio
Michael is the Gender Odyssey conference director. He’s also a writer, rock star, storyteller, bodybuilder, social justice advocate, and aging queer trans guy. Michael has published myriad books, articles, and blogs, and received the Skip Schrader “Spirit of Activism” award from Equality Arizona. He holds a MPH in Policy and Management from the University of Arizona and a BS in Communications from Butler University.
Jamison Green
Presenter Bio
Jamison Green (PhD - Equalities Law) is an author, educator, public speaker, and independent legal scholar. He is also a consulting expert in transgender health and employment discrimination litigation; diversity trainer and policy consultant for business, educational, and governmental institutions; former corporate publications director; and award-winning global trans activist. He is the immediate past-president of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), and author of Becoming a Visible Man. He also identifies as a competitive skier, construction cable splicer, voice actor, singer, and Afro-Brazilian percussionist.