Spectrum Workshop in SOE: An Introduction to LGBTQ+ language and Identities

The Spectrum Center will be presenting an introduction to LGBTQ+ language and identities. Gender identity, attractionality, and pronouns will be introduced. Participants will engage in discussions around inclusive practices that can be employed as well as how to be an active ally. There will be opportunities for participants to reflect on their own experience with allyhood development and identify personal and organizational change strategies. Anticipated participants should fill out the attached first-page quiz without using any guiding materials or googling and bring them with them for the workshop.

We hope that your attendance can lead to the cultivation of new connections across the SOE community. Register to attend at https://myumi.ch/gjVNY.

Facilitated by:

Liz Gonzalez, Education & Training Program Manager
Liz serves as the Education & Training Program Manager. Her responsibilities include facilitating Allyhood Development Trainings and consulting with campus partners about inclusive practices. Liz is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Social Work where she studied Interpersonal Practice and Mental Health. Liz earned a Bachelor’s of Arts with a focus on Sociology and Government and a Bachelor's of Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin.

Alyssa Garcia, Learning & Development Program Specialist
Alyssa serves as the Learning and Development Program Specialist at the Spectrum Center. Her work revolves around organizing and supporting Allyhood Development Trainings and LGBTQ+ inclusivity and sensitivity workshops along with Support Services. She is passionate about her work in helping create safe inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ folk of all ages, races, and identities.