December 20, 2022 at 2:00 pm EST
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Title: How to be an Ally to LGBTQ+ Colleagues
Description:
Are you curious about providing better support to your LGBTQ+ peers? This webinar will discuss the ins and outs of being an ally to the community, with practical examples relating to professional life. Why is workplace inclusion important? What does an inclusive environment look like? How can you speak up and show allyship in meaningful ways? These answers and more are provided, including ways to overcome common barriers to action.
Speaker: Gee Abraham
Bio:
Gee Abraham is a materials scientist and communicator who, after realizing she is autistic and transgender, joined a group of neurodivergent bloggers. She and others formed the website and blog into a non-profit organization and she served as the group’s first CCO. Currently a freelance science writer/editor, Gee developed and taught metallography workshops for a decade, and she has edited or reviewed for four peer-reviewed scientific journals.
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Carrie Hawk
ASM International
Community Engagement Specialist
440-338-5497
carrieh@asminternational.org------------------------------