How to be a Trans-Inclusive Leader
- Date
- November 23, 2021
- Time
- 12:00 PM EST - 1:00 PM EST
- Location
- Online via Zoom
- Open To
- University employees
- Contact
- Michael Turco (he/him) at turco@torontomu.ca
Wondering how to make your department or office more welcoming to trans people? Not sure how to respond to a student or colleague who identifies as trans?
All university employees are invited to join Dani Gomez-Ortega and Art Blake for answers to these and more so that you can work towards being a trans-inclusive leader and colleague. 30 minutes of expert guidance will be followed by optional 30 minutes of Q and A.
Automatic captioning will be available on Zoom
The university is committed to the accessibility and inclusion of persons with disabilities. If you require any additional accessibility accommodations to ensure your full participation, please let us know on the registration form or email positivespace@torontomu.ca.
About the facilitators
Art Blake
Art Blake is a transgender man. He is Professor of History, and Director of the Dimensions Pilot Program, at X University.
Dani Gomez-Ortega
Dani Gomez-Ortega is a diversity and inclusion professional in the corporate sector with a passion for helping others create more inclusive spaces. Her commitment to this work is driven by her lived experience as a transgender, Latinx immigrant woman with an invisible disability.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact Michael Turco (he/him), Equity/Inclusion Advisor and Interim Manager, School of Journalism and Co-chair, Positive Space at turco@torontomu.ca.
November is Trans Awareness Month
Throughout the month, university community members are invited to participate in advocacy and educational events that celebrate, honour and raise the visibility of the trans community. We also honour the memory of trans people whose live were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence on November 20 for Trans Day of Remembrace.
Programming organized by the Positive Space Faculty and Staff Network
The Positive Space Faculty and Staff Network is a volunteer staff and faculty community network for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions at the university. Positive Space is committed to creating and maintaining a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
For additional information or to get involved, contact positivespace@torontomu.ca.