More than Pronouns: Navigating Gender TRANSition in the Workplace
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Join us for an impactful conversation exploring the challenges that the transgender community currently faces in the workplace. Hear from a dynamic panel who will provide valuable insights to employers in best supporting their employees. The program will include a panel discussion, followed by a Q&A portion for participants to engage within the group.
TOPICS FOR FACILITATED DISCUSSION:
- Employee Support & Resources
- Benefits strategies
- Systemic barriers
- Legal considerations
SCHEDULE:
8:00am-8:20am: Welcome/Light breakfast refreshments
8:20am-8:30am: Opening Remarks
8:30am-9:15am: Panel Discussion
9:15am-9:45am: Q&A
9:45am-10:00am: Closing Remarks/Thank You
EVENT REGISTRATION:
PARKING:
Parking is available at the South Street Landing Garage on 330 Eddy St., tickets will be validated at no cost to attendees.
This program has been submitted for HRCI and SHRM credits.
OUR PANELISTS:
Bob Brooks, Managing Partner, Adler, Pollack & Sheehan. P.C.
Robert P. Brooks is the firm’s Managing Partner as well as a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment Group. He represents management in all facets of labor relations and employment law in the public and private sectors.
Bob’s years of experience benefit the employers he represents. Bob routinely handles complex labor matters, including successfully representing employers in collective bargaining negotiations across a wide range of industries. Bob is also experienced in representing employers in complex administrative law issues, including wage and hour matters under the Fair Labor Standards Act and OSHA compliance. Bob also routinely and successfully represents employers in employment discrimination matters and counsels employers on day-to-day personnel administration. He also frequently lectures to groups and private companies on the many issues facing employers and human resource professionals on a daily basis.
Bob is Immediate Past President of the Board of Governors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence and he is the recipient of the RI Bar Association’s Dorothy Lohmann Community Service Award, given in recognition for his work with the Boys and Girls Clubs. Bob serves on the AP&S Executive Committee and is a member of its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.
Jesinya Sousa,Trans/Non-Binary Outreach Coordinator, Project Weber/RENEW
Jesinya Sousa (she/her) is the Trans/Non-Binary Outreach Coordinator at Project Weber/RENEW. With many years of dedicated advocacy for the trans and non-binary community, Jesinya specializes in harm reduction, bringing expertise and compassion to her work every day.
Andy Taubman, LCSW, Director of Youth Services, Youth Pride Inc.
Andy Taubman (she/they) is the Director of Youth Services at Youth Pride Inc in Providence, RI. YPI is Rhode Islands only organization dedicated to servings LGBTQQIA2S+ youth through a wide array of services and programming. Andy is a social worker and has over 25 years of experience in nonprofit, direct services and mental health work. Andy is happy to bring their lived experience and passion for the work to help young LGBTQ+ thrive.
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