Question 1

Will this be a recorded event?

Accepted Answer

To maintain confidentiality as much as possible, we will not record the event, and all attendees will be “vetted” before receiving a Zoom link.

Question 2

Who can attend the event?

Accepted Answer

Because our goal is deeper discussion on this topic, this event is limited to medical editors and writers who are LGBTQIA2S+. We may have events for a wider audience at a future point. However, you do not need to be a member of the LGBTQ+ Editors Association to participate.

Question 3

Who is leading the discussion?

Accepted Answer

Vee White (founder/co-president of the LGBTQ+ Editors Association and an independent medical editor and fact-checker; they/them pronouns) and Toni Willis (medical editor at RTI Health Solutions; she/her pronouns)

Question 4

Can I still contribute to the recommendations if I can’t make the live event?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Please email us at info@LGBTQEditors.org for the discussion prompts and for more information on how to offer input .

Question 5

What is the LGBTQ+ Editors Association?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the LGBTQ+ Editors Association is to further the inclusion and retention of LGBTQ+ editors—who are currently underrepresented in the larger profession—and to collaborate on advocacy efforts led by LGBTQ+ editors, such as to advocate for changes within style guides and dictionaries.

Question 6

Can you provide a quick summary of the event details?

Accepted Answer

Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Time: 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. MT / 4 p.m. PT
Duration: 1 hour discussion; additional 30 minutes for socializing and networking afterward (optional)
Discussion led by: Vee White (they/them) & Toni Willis (she/her)
Event coordinator: Richard Martinez (they/he)

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