Developing Trans Allies in the Workplace
Workshop Description
The massive emphasis on creating and engaging allies in the workplace has brought tremendous culture change. But when it comes to developing and engaging cisgender allies for people who are trans and gender-expansive, there’s still work to be done. We’ll discuss the different challenges that exist for people who are straight and LGB to becoming trans allies; identify research to make the case for expanded support; learn some of the core competencies of trans allies; brainstorm—and receive—specific workplace-focused behaviors that boost trans inclusion in organizational culture; and find out how to effectively express yourself as a trans ally to open new learning opportunities in your organization. All participants will also receive free copies of PFLAG’s Straight for Equality publication, the guide to being a trans ally.
Conference Track
Business/Employment (Seattle only)
Primary Contact
Jamie Henkel, PFLAG National / Straight for Equality
Workshop Presenters
Jean-Marie Navetta, PFLAG National / Straight for Equality
Presenter Bio
Jean-Marie Navetta is the director of Learning & Inclusion for PFLAG National, leading its Straight for Equality project. Jean-Marie is the former director of communications for PFLAG where she increased the organization’s visibility in outlets including the New York Times and the Oprah Winfrey Show. She was also the media relations manager for the American Association of University Women, where her work focused on issues such as discrimination in education, pay equity, and Title IX. But Jean-Marie is, most importantly, living proof that philosophy majors can get real jobs.
Jamie Henkel, PFLAG National / Straight for Equality
Presenter Bio
Jamie Henkel is the Learning & Inclusion manager at PFLAG National. She joined the PFLAG National staff in April 2008 as operations associate. Prior to her time at PFLAG she completed two internships with the Richmond Peace Education Center and Hope in the Cities. She attended Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA, where she majored in political science and international studies with a concentration in social justice studies. She also received her master’s degree in political science from George Mason University.