River Teslar (she/her)
Business Training Specialist, GSBA
Summary:
This workshop will focus on the fundamentals of gender/gender expression, sexuality, pronoun use and how their perception can change your behavior. First grounding in ourselves, then understanding others, and finally putting it into practice. Come learn how to flex your ally muscle and learn more about pronouns and why they matter. We'll cover how you can expand your inclusive practices, both as an individual, in the community, and within your sphere of influence as an employer.
We’ll discuss allyship and how to participate in it effectively. Covering the importance of navigating the world with an empathetic lens. No matter where you are in your understanding of the complexity of gender and how it impacts our world, this will be a welcoming space to ask questions and grow together.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
- Understand the difference between gender, sexuality, gender expression, and gender identity.
- Learn how to use, ask for, and explain pronouns as well as how to react after accidentally misgendering someone.
- Leave with more information on how you as an employee can help create a more inclusive culture both inside and outside the workplace.
Doors open at 7:30 for breakfast and networking conversations!
This program is pending for 1.0 PDCs toward SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification and 1.0 General Credit through HRCI.
About the Speakers:
River Teslar (she/her) is GSBA’s Business Training Specialist. She received an AA in music from Navarro College and spent four years as a pharmacy technician. She is a spirited advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and looks forward to bringing her warmth and encouraging nature to business education and growth. As a trans woman with a background in advocacy and community work she is excited to put those skills to use for the GSBA. A consummate food enthusiast, she spends her free time finding new restaurants and cooking with her partner, as well as performing at open mics, hopping between her favorite local haunts, and enjoying walking around the beautiful East Capitol Hill neighborhood. River hopes to become a small business owner herself someday and host community events.
