About this Event

“Inclusion is not a matter of political correctness. It is the key to growth.” — Jesse Jackson

Leaders today understand that making progress with diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility is a journey of cultural change that they must undertake.

What are you doing to propel change and inclusion within your company culture and beyond?

Diversity, equity and inclusion — commonly referred to as DEI — has become increasingly important in the workplace. Employers must now actively work to create meaningful change in spite of the history of injustice that has marginalized underrepresented groups within the workplace.

What is an ally, and why are they important to the LGBTQIA+ community? Do you consider yourself an ally?

Perhaps you have family, friends, children, students, or coworkers that identify as members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and you’d like to learn more about how best to support, respect, and empower them.  That’s what an ally does.

In order to do that we must have some understanding of the LGBTQIA+ community. Colleen McFawn is a member of this community, and she will take you through terminology, statistics, as well as actionable and informal ways to show up and support those you love.

Join us as we strive to move the conversation forward. This discussion is open to professionals and business owners interested in learning more about leadership for a changing demographic.

Let's discuss how transformational leadership is enacted for diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility within your teams and programs.

Our forum provides a safe space to have relevant discussion, with an emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility.

We invite leaders from throughout the country to infuse their knowledge and wisdom with the group so that we can have an enriching and deepening shared experience.

Please join us!

"When everyone is included, everyone wins." — Jesse Jackson

About Colleen McFawn

Colleen McFawn hails from the mitten state, Michigan, and is the founder of True North Coaching Services, an affirming and inclusive online coaching business for folks with life goals that they want to pursue, and are looking for motivation and guidance in meeting them.  She is a member of the LBGTQIA+ community, and offers services for those who are also in the community or questioning, and in need of support. She is currently developing the LGBTQIA+ Compass Series, which is an intimate candid conversation series for parents of LGBTQIA+ children (of any age), and for those who identify as allies to the community and are looking to better understand and empower their family, friends, coworkers, students, etc.   Colleen is also an occupational therapist, an associate professor at Western Michigan University, as well as a member of the Grand Rapids LGBTQIA+ Healthcare Consortium where she works among other community members and healthcare organizations to create more welcoming spaces for the LGBTQIA+ population.  She and her wife are expecting their first son this summer.