Stan Kimer’s Speaking Schedule

NOTE: Bolded Text are web links

      • UPCOMING ENGAGEMENTS:  (only includes public events that people can register to attend, does not include private organization events or training.)

2024:

Doing what I love most on my 64th birthday – teaching diversity and inclusion prior to attending my 40th MBA class reunion.

On September 28, the National Diversity Council Board of Directors shut down the NDC.  (See Memo.)  But please do contact me directly if interested in Employee Resource Group, Diversity Council, Inclusive Recruiting or Unconscious Bias training and/or consulting.

SELECTED PAST ENGAGEMENTS (Most recent first:)

2024

Tuesday, September 24, Virtual Event. 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time. National Diversity Council ERG Academy.  Here is the link for information and to register.

Wed – Thurs, September 11 – 12, Virtual Event (anyone can join but geared toward the Mountain Time Zone. Facilitating my first two half days of the National Diversity Council’s NDC Certification Program for 2024! Specific info on and to register for the Sept 9 – 13 Mountain Time Zone Virtual Certification Session.

Wed – Thurs, August 21 – 22, Virtual Event (anyone can join but geared toward the Eastern Time Zone. Facilitating my first two half days of the National Diversity Council’s NDC Certification Program for 2024! Specific info on and to register for the August 19 – 23 Eastern Time Zone Virtual Certification Session.

Wednesday, August 7 1:00 – 5:00 PM Virtual Event.  National Diversity Council Virtual Suite offering “Inclusive Recruiting – the Why and the How.”  Link for details and to enroll.

Wed – Thurs, July 17 – 18, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Central Time Zone) Facilitating my first two half days of the National Diversity Council’s NDC Certification Program for 2024! Specific info on and to register for the July 15 – 19 Central Time Zone Virtual Session.

Wed – Thurs, June 5 – 6, Virtual Event (anyone can join but geared toward the Eastern Time Zone. Facilitating my first two half days of the National Diversity Council’s NDC Certification Program for 2024! Specific info on and to register for the June 3 – 7 Eastern Time Zone Virtual Certification Session.

Tuesday, May 21.  Virtual Event. 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time. National Diversity Council ERG Academy.  Here is the link for information and to register.

Wed – Thurs, May 15 – 16, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Mountain Time Zone) Facilitating my first two half days of the National Diversity Council’s NDC Certification Program for 2024! Specific info on and to register for the May 13 – 17 Mountain Time Zone Virtual Session.

Wed – Thurs, February 7-8, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the New York City market) Facilitating my first two half days of the National Diversity Council’s NDC Certification Program for 2023! Specific info on and to register for the February 5 – 9 New York City Virtual Session.

Tuesday, January 30th, Virtual Event. 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time. National Diversity Council ERG Academy.  Here is the link for information and to register.

2023

Wed – Thurs, December 6-7, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Philadelphia market) Facilitating my first two half days of the National Diversity Council’s NDC Certification Program for 2023! Specific info on and to register for the December 4-8 Philadelphia Virtual Session.

Wed – Thurs, November 15 – 16, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Colorado market) Facilitating my first two half days of the National Diversity Council’s NDC Certification Program for 2023! Specific info on and to register for the November 13 – 17 Colorado Springs Virtual Session.

Wednesday November 15, 10:00 AM Eastern.  One hour webinar for the NC Center for Nonprofits – “Let’s Talk Pronouns – Supporting Transgender and Nonbinary Employees and Clients.  Link to more info.

Wednesday November 1, 10:30 – 10:40 AM.  Short talk on “LGBTQIA in the Workplace” at the Nov 2-3 Virtual Event “People’s Recovery Summit.”  Link for info, agenda and to register.

Wed – Thurs, October 25 and 26, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Chicago market) Facilitating my first two half days of the National Diversity Council’s NDC Certification Program for 2023! Specific info on and to register for the October 23 – 27 Chicago Virtual Session.

Wed – Thurs, September 13 and 14, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Cincinnati market) Facilitating my first two half days of the National Diversity Council’s NDC Certification Program for 2023! Specific info on and to register for the September 11 – 15 Cincinnati Virtual Session.

Wed, August 16, 1:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern.  DiversityFIRST™ Virtual Suite offering “Inclusive Recruiting – the Why and the How.”  Link for details and to enroll.

Wed – Thurs, August 9 and 10, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Houston market) Facilitating my first two half days of the National Diversity Council’s NDC Certification Program for 2023! Specific info on and to register for the August 7 – 11 Houston Virtual Session.

Thursday, July 25, Breakout session at either 9:35, 10:35 or 11:35 AM. Raleigh, NC.  Moderating a panel discussion on the Impact of State LGBTQ Legislation at the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce DEI Conference.  Link to my 90 second video about the session.

Wednesday, July 19, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Statesville, NC.  Iredell County Society of HR Mgt monthly speaker, “Let’s Talk Pronouns – Supporting Transgender and Nonbinary People in the Workplace.”  Link for info.

Wed – Thurs, June 28 – 29, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Seattle / West Coast market) Facilitating my first two half days of the National Diversity Council’s NDC Certification Program for 2023! Specific info on and to register for the June 26 – 30 Seattle Virtual Session

Every June I do several various LGBTQ+ Pride Month sessions for clients.  You can see me and my slides on the two screens at the front of the room of this virtual session.

Thurs June 1 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Speaker and Panelist at “Culture Conversations – LGBTQ+ Pride Edition: Celebrating Our Stories, Preserving Our Future.” Trophy Brewing, 656 Maywood Ave, Raleigh. Register at bit.ly/cc-pride

Wed and Thursday May 24 – 25th I facilitated the “Best Practices” portion of the NDC May 22 – 26 Atlanta Virtual NDC Certification Class.

Tuesday, May 23rd Virtual Session 12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM Eastern Time.  Free!!  “Let’s Talk Pronouns – Supporting Transgender and Nonbinary People in the Workplace” with CADIA – the Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion and Advancement.  No cost but need to register (link to details and registration.)

Wednesday, May 17, Virtual Event 1:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern Time.  National Diversity Council NDC Suite offering “LGBTQ+ Diversity in the Workplace: Allyship, Business Case and Best Practices”. Link for information and to register.  CANCELLED.  Contact me if you want your own private session.

Tuesday, May 9, Virtual Event. 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time. National Diversity Council ERG Academy.  Here is the link for information and to register.

Wed – Thurs, May 3-4, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Salt lake City market) Facilitating my first two half days of the National Diversity Council’s NDC Certification Program for 2023! Specific info on and to register for the May 1 – 5 Virtual Session.

Wed – Thurs, April 19 – 20, Rochester, MI (near Detroit). Facilitating my first two half days of the National Diversity Council’s NDC Certification Program for 2023! Specific info on and to register for the April 17 – 21 session.

Saturday, April 8, Durham, NC. I am telling my story of journey to become a competitive adult figure skater at the Monti’s April Story Telling Show with the theme “Point of No Return.” Link for info and tickets.

Wed – Thurs, March 29 – 30, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Dallas market) Facilitating my first two half days of the National Diversity Council’s NDC Certification Program for 2023! Specific info on and to register for the March 27 – 31 Virtual Session.

Friday February 24 12:00 Noon – 2 PM.  I am providing a comprehensive “LGBTQ+ Safe Zone Training” for Salus University near Philadelphia.  Virtual event, not open to the public, but I can so something similar for your organization!

Wed – Thurs, February 15- 16, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Denver market) Facilitating my first two half days of the National Diversity Council’s NDC Certification Program for 2023! Specific info on and to register for the February 13 – 17 Denver Virtual Session.

Tuesday, January 31st, Virtual Event. 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM National Diversity Council ERG Academy.  Here is the link for information and to register.

Thursday, January 12th, 8:15 – 9:15 AM Eastern.  Guest Speaker Sharing my career journey and graduate school experience at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business virtual weekly Alumni Breakfast Series. 15 minutes sharing, 45 minutes Q and A.

2022

Wed – Thurs, November 16 – 17, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the San Antonio market) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the November 14 – 18 San Antonio Virtual Session.

Thursday, November 3, 11:30 AM – 1 PM Mountain Time.  Virtual Event.  Inclusive Recruiting.  25 minute talk and 15 minutes of Qs and As on Inclusive Recruiting during the Colorado Diversity Council chapter meeting.

Wed – Thurs, October 26 – 27, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Portland, OR market) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the October 24 – 28 Portand, OR Virtual Session.

Wednesday, Oct 19, 1:00 – 2:00 PM Eastern.  Virtual event.  “Let’s Talk Pronouns – Supporting Transgender and Nonbinary People in the Workplace” on International Pronouns Day, this Wednesday, October 19th from 1-2 PM Eastern, sponsored by the brand new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Association!  Link to info and to register (scroll down to bottom of page).  No charge!!

Thurs Oct 13 8:00 AM – Let’s Talk Pronouns – Supporting trans and nonbinary people at the NC State SHRM conference in Winston-Salem, NC.  In person with virtual option available.

Wed – Thurs, October 5 – 6, Detroit, Michigan. Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the October 3 – 7 in person Detroit Session. 

Tues Sept 27, Virtual Event.  11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern. National Diversity Council ERG Academy.  Here is the link to register, and also here also is the link to learn more about the ERG Academy.

Wed – Thurs, September 14 – 15, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Philadephia market) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the September 12 – 16 Denver Virtual Session.

Wed – Thurs, August 24 – 25, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Philadephia market) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the August 22 – 26 Houston Virtual Session.

Wed, August 17, 1:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern.  DiversityFIRST™ Virtual Suite offering “Inclusive Recruiting – the Why and the How.”  Link for details and to enroll.

Wed – Thurs, August 10 – 11, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Philadelphia market) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the August 8 – 12 Philadelphia Virtual Session.

Wed – Thurs, July 27 – 28, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the San Diego  market) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the July 25 – 29 San Diego Virtual Session.

Tues, June 28 8:30 – 9:30 PM Eastern.  Virtual Public Event ($75.00) Coordinated by Unstoppable Performance Leaders.  “Let’s Talk Pronouns!  Supporting Transgender and Nonbinary People.”  I am presenting.  Link for more info and to register.

Thursday, June 23 4:30 – 6:00 PM Virtual Networking Event, WEConnect with the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce …. Celebrating LGBTQ+ in the workplace.   I will be providing a 15 minute introduction to “LGBTQ+ Diversity and Inclusion – Business Case and Execution.”  Link to info and registration.

Tuesday, June 21st.  11:00 AM – 12 PM Central Time.  Virtual event. ERG Best Practices for the National Energy Diversity and Inclusion Council.  Only for members of the NEDIC (link to this group.)

Wed – Thurs, June 8 – 9, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Colorado market) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the June 6 – 10 Colorado Springs Virtual Session.

Wednesday, June 8, 12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM Eastern.  FREE VIRTUAL EVENT! I will the guest speaker on the weekly “Lunch with Randy and Teddy” webcast.  TOPIC: “The Hot Emerging Areas of Diversity in the Workplace.”  Link to  register.

Tuesday, June 7, 9:00 – 10:15 AM Pacific Time.  Virtual. Panelist in the California Diversity Council LGBTQ+ Roundtable discussion.  Link to enroll.

Saturday, June 4, 1:00 – 2:30 PM  “LGBTQ+ Diversity and Inclusion – Business Case and Execution” at the first ever Wilson, NC LGBTQ Pride Festival.  At the Imagination Station Science and History Museum, 224 Nash Street SE, Wilson, NC 27893.  Link for workshop information.  Also participating in the lip synch contest at 4 PM performing two of my figure skating routines on the stage

Wed – Thurs, May 18 – 19, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Memphis market) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the May 16 – 20 Memphis Virtual Session.

Tuesday, May 17, 11:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern. National Diversity Council ERG Academy.  Here is the link to register, and also here also is the link to learn more about the ERG Academy.

Wed – Thurs, May 4 -5, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Orlando market) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the May 2 – 6 Orlando Virtual Session.

Thurs, May 5th, 1:00 – 1:45 PM Eastern Time.  Free 45 minute webinar “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – Strategic for Small Business Success” as part of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s “Triangle Small Business Week.”  Link for more information and to attend.

Tuesday, April 26, 8:15 – 9:30 AM.  Breakfast event. Burlington, NC.  “Let’s Talk Pronouns!” at the monthly Alamance County Human Resources Association meeting.  Hybrid in person in Burlington, NC and zoom meeting.  Link to details and to register.

Wed – Thurs, April 13 – 14, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Sacramento, CA market.) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the April 11 – 15 Sacramento Virtual Session.

Wed – Thurs, March 23 – 24, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Atlanta market.) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the March 21 – 25 Atlanta Virtual Session.

Wed – Thurs, March 2-3, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Chicago market.) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the Feb 28 – March 4 Chicago Virtual Session.

Tuesday, February 15, 11:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern. National Diversity Council ERG Academy.  Here is the link to register, and also here also is the link to learn more about the ERG Academy.

Wed – Thurs, Feb 9 -10, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the New York City market.) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. This session is currently full.

Jan 17 – 21:  I was be one of the recorded online speakers for the Durham County / City of Durham Dr. Martin Luther King week celebration.  Link to the 8 minute recorded session.

2021

Wed – Thurs, Nov 3 – 4, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Houston market.) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the Nov 1 – 5 Houston Virtual Session

Wed – Thurs, Oct 13 – 14, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Atlanta market.) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on the Oct. 11 – 15 Atlanta Virtual Session (session now full)

Tuesday, September 28, 11:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern. National Diversity Council ERG Academy.  Here is the link to register, and also here also is the link to learn more about the ERG Academy.

Wed – Thurs, Sept 15 – 16, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Washington, DC market.) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the Sept 13 – 17 Washington DC Virtual Session

Mon, Sept 13, 12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM Eastern.  Virtual Event.  Charlotte Area SHRM (Society of Human Resource Mgt) monthly meeting.  “How Pronoun Usage Supports D&I Initiatives.”  Link for info and to register.

Wed, Sept 8, 1:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern.  DiversityFIRST™ Suite offering “Inclusive Recruiting – the Why and the How.”  Link for details and to enroll.

Wed – Thurs, August 25 – 26, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Grand Rapids, Michigan market.) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the August 23 – 27 Grand Rapids Virtual Session

Wed – Thurs, August 11-12, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Denver market.) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the August 9 – 13 Denver Virtual Session

Wed – Thurs, July 14-15, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Detroit market.) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the July 12 – 16 Detroit Virtual Session

Monday, June 28.  I will be speaking at the Virtual California LGBTQ+ Equity Summit.  Event is 12 Noon – 3 PM Pacific Time and I will be speaking on how organizations can move beyond token allyship to take true institutional action.  Link for information and to register.

Thursday, June 24.  I will be keynoting at the Illinois Diversity Council’s LGBTQIA Virtual Roundtable. Event is 12 – 5 PM Central Time and I will speaking from 3:30 – 4:30PM Central on “Corporate Responsibility to the LGBTQ+ Workforce.  Link for information and to register.

Wed and Thurs, June 23 – 24, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Austin, Texas market.) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the June 21 – 25 Austin Virtual Session

Wed and Thurs, June 9 – 10, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the North Carolina market.) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the June 7  – 11 Raleigh Virtual Session

Wed, June 2, 1:00 – 5:00PM Eastern.  DiversityFIRST™ Suite offering “LGBTQ Diversity in the Workplace and Marketplace – Strategy and Execution.”  Link for details and to enroll.

Thursday, May 20, 8:30 – 10:30AM Eastern, “Starting, Growing and Leveraging Impactful Employee Resource Groups (ERGs),” Greater Metro Raleigh SHRM – HR Professional Development Series.  Link for details and to register.

Wed and Thurs, May 12 – 13, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Chicago market.) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the May 10 – 14 Chicago Virtual session.

Tuesday, May 4, 11:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern. National Diversity Council ERG Academy.  Here is the link to register, and also here also is the link to learn more about the ERG Academy.

Thursday, April 29th 3:30 – 5:00 PM Eastern.  LGBTQ+ Workplace Equity Toolkit Training Exchange.  Free event for those interested in organizational LGBTQ+ Workplace Equity Training. Link to free registration.

Wed and Thurs, April 21 – 22, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the New York market.) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the April 19 – 23 New York virtual session.

Monday, April 12, 10:00 – 11:00 AM Eastern.  Serving on the “Diverse Voices” Panel at the Center of Automotive Diversity, Inclusion and Achievement’s “Rev Up 2030” diversity conference.  Link for into and to register (no charge, donation suggestion)

Wed and Thurs, March 24 – 25, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Los Angeles market.) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the Los Angeles Virtual March 22 – 26 session.

Tuesday, March 9, 12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM Eastern.  Free webinar!  “Gender Identity & Expression – the Latest Diversity Frontier” sponsored by CADIA (Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion and Advancement.)  Link to enroll.

Wed and Thurs, Feb 24 – 25, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Cincinnati market.) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the Cincinnati Virtual February 22 – 26 session.

Tuesday, February 16, 11:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern. National Diversity Council ERG Academy.  Here is the link to register, and also here also is the link to learn more about the ERG Academy.

Wed and Thurs, February 10 – 11, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Philadelphia market.) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the Philadelphia Virtual February 8 – 12 session.

Wed January 27 12:00 Noon Eastern. Live one hour web-based radio show – the Randy and Teddy Lunch Discussion.  Topic: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace and in Your Job Search. Link to recording.

Wed and Thurs, January 27 – 28, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Dallas market.) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the Dallas Virtual January 25 – 29 session.

2020

Wed and Thurs, December 9 and 10, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Atlanta market.) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the Ft. Lauderdale Virtual December 7 – 11 session. 

Tues, December 8.  5:30 – 6:30PM Eastern.  Virtual speaker for the Winston-Salem SHRM monthly meeting.  “Measuring HR ROI: Diversity – The Business Case.”  Link for more info and to register.

Wed and Thurs, December 2 and 3, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Atlanta market.) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the Los Angeles Virtual November 30 – December 4 session. 

Wed and Thurs, November 18 and 19, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Atlanta market.) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the Atlanta Virtual November 16 – 20 session. 

Thursday, November 5, all day.  National Diversity Council ERG Academy.  Held in conjunction with the National Diversity and Leadership Conference.  Link to register (when you click on price it will bring up multiple choices and pick the ERG Academy) and here also is the link to learn more about the ERG Academy.

Wednesday, Nov 4, 7:00 – 8:15PM Eastern.  Raleigh LGBT Chamber of Commerce Virtual Business Roundtable.  9 panelists on 9 diverse topics – I will be speaking on “Day after Election Day – Going Forward the Next 4 Years.”  Link for information to to register.  FREE!!

Wed and Thurs, October 28 and 29, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Philadelphia market.) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the Philadelphia Virtual October 26 – 30 session. g

Thursday, October 22nd. 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM Eastern.  “Recognizing and Disrupting Unconscious Bias.”  Monthly “virtual” meeting speaker for the TSHRM (Triangle Society of Human Resource Mgt) monthly meeting.  Link to details and registration.

Wed and Thurs, October 21 and 22, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Chicago market.) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the Dallas Virtual October 19 – 23 session. 

Wed and Thurs, October 14 and 15, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Chicago market.) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the Chicago Virtual October 12 – 16 session. 

Wed and Thurs, September 30 and October 1, Virtual Event  (anyone can join but a focus on the Cincinnati market.) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the Cincinnati Virtual Sept 28 – Oct 2 session. 

Wednesday, Sept 23rd.  11:00 AM – 5:30 PM.  Virtual ERG Academy with a Hispanic Flavor, held in conjunction with the next day’s National Diversity Council ‘s Latinas in Leadership Breakfast.  Link to ERG Academy info and registration.

Wednesday, Sept 23rd.  7:00 – 8:00 PM Eastern.  Raleigh LGBT Chamber of Commerce Virtual Business Roundtable.  10 panelists on 10 diverse topics – I will be speaking on “Organizing and Communication Your Message.”  Link to information and registration.

Wed and Thurs, September 16 – 17, Virtual Event. Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the Houston Virtual September 14 – 18 session.

Wednesday, September 9th, 1:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Virtual DiversityFIRST Suite Workshop – “LGBTQ Diversity in the Workplace and Marketplace: Strategy and Execution.”  Link for details and registration.

Wed and Thurs, September 2 -3. Web-based training.  Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s week long DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to get registered for the August 31 – September 4 session (approx 8 AM – 5 PM Eastern Time.)

Monday, August 24th, 1:00 – 1:45PM Eastern.  “Leveraging, Starting and Growing Impactful Employee Resource Groups.” Free 45 minute webinar with the National Diversity Council.  (Link to enroll.)

Wed and Thurs, August 5 – 6.  Web-based training.  Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s week long DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific Info and to get registered for the August 3 – 7 session. (approx 8 AM – 5 PM Pacific Time.)

Tuesday, June 30, 2:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern.  FREE WEBINAR! Leveraging ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) Panel Discussion” sponsored by EPIC Collaborative Advisors. Link to register.

Wednesday, June 24, 12:00 Noon – 1:15 PM Eastern. LGBTQ+ Workplace Equity Clinic, “Supporting Transgender and Gender Non-Binary Employees in the Workplace.” Webinar co-facilitated with Katherine Turner of Global Citizen, LLC and guest speaker Ames Simmons of Equality NC.  Link for agenda and to register.

Wednesday, June 10, 1:00-  2:00 PM Eastern.  Free webinar sponsored by the Texas Diversity Council, Gulf Coast Chapter. “Stretch and Challenge Yourself – Emerging Topics in LGBTQ+ Diversity. Link for agenda and to register.

A moment of levity during a DiversityFIRST Certification Class. Ten class across the country are being planned for 2019.

Tuesday, June 9, 12:00 Noon – 2:00 PM Eastern.  Introduction to LGBTQ+ Workplace Equity interactive webinar co-facilitated with Katherine Turner of Global Citizen, LLC.  Link for details, pricing, registration.  

Saturday February 22, 6:30 PM, Raleigh, NC – I will be introducing the pre-show speaker life and career coach Vickie Bevenour before the Justice Theater Project’s show “Sweat.”  Address: 8208 Brownleigh Drive, Raleigh, NC 27617.  Total Engagement Consulting is a season sponsor.

February 4 – 5 all day, Cary, NC. Co-facilitating the Pride in the Triangle LGBTQ+ Workplace Equity Toolkit Trainer of Trainers session. Link for details and to enroll.

Wed and Thurs, January 8 – 9, San Antonio, TX. Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to get wait listed for the San Antonio January 6 – 10 session.

2019

Wed and Thurs, December 4 – 5, Tampa, FL. Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the December 2 – 6th Tampa Session.

The team presenting out Diversity Recruiting Maturity Model at the Hireconf Conference in New York City.

Wed and Thurs, Nov 20 – 21, 2019, Chicago, IL. Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the November 18 – 22 Chicago Session.

Tuesday, Nov 19, 2019, Portland, Oregon. Leading the National Diversity Council’s one day Unconscious Bias training. Link for details and to enroll.

Monday, Nov 18, 2019, San Jose, CA. Leading the National Diversity Council’s one day Unconscious Bias training. Link for details and to enroll.

Wed and Thurs, November 13 – 14, Houston, TX. Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the November 11 – 15th Houston session.

Tuesday, October 22, New York City. I am collaborating with four other diversity consultants to create a roadmap for planning and executing a true diversity recruiting program. Link to article. The group of us will present this model at HIREConf in New York City.

Speaking on Dude Solutions’ “National Coming Out” Day LGBTQ+ Pride Panel

Wed and Thurs, October 2 – 3, San Diego, CA. Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the Sept 30 – Oct 4 San Diego session.

Wed and Thurs, September 11 – 12, Atlanta, GA. Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the Atlanta September 9 – 13 session.

Wed and Thurs, August 14 – 15, Newark, New Jersey. Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the Newark August 12 – 16th session.


Thursday, August 8, Dallas, Texas. 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Leading the National Diversity Council’s one day Unconscious Bias training. Link for info and to enroll.

Wednesday, July 31, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Workshop: “Diversity in Language and Communications in a Complex Multicultural World” at the 2019 ILG (Industry Liaison Group) National Conference. Link to conference info.

Wed and Thurs, July 17 – 18, Detroit, Michigan. Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the Detroit July 15 – 19 session.

Wed and Thurs, May 22 – 23, Columbus, Ohio. Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Link for more info and to register for the Columbus May 20 – 24 session.

Wednesday May 15, 5:30 – 8:00PM, Baltimore, MD. “Leveraging your Talent! Career Management, Skills Development and Mentoring” at the Chesapeake SHRM Monthly education meeting. Link for details.

Thursday May 9 12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM Eastern Time. No charge webinar offered my the New York State Early Care and Learning Council. “My Journey and 8 Life Lessons as an Out Gay Man That Can Apply to Everyone – and what I learned about LGBT along the way.”

Wed and Thurs, May 1 – 2, Chicago, Illiois. Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program.. Link for more info and to register for the Chicago April 29 – May 3 session.

Four different engagements with the National Diversity Council the week of April 7 – 12 in Dallas, Texas!

Mon and Tues, April 8 – 9, Dallas, Texas. Co-facilitating the National Diversity Council’s inaugural DiversityFIRST ERG (Employee Resource Group) Academy! Link for more info and to register.

Tuesday, April 9, 2:15 – 3:15PM, Dallas, Texas. Presenting a break out session, “ERG (Employee Resource Groups) Best Practices” at the National ERG Summit.

Wed and Thurs, April 10 – 11, Dallas, Texas. Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Link for more info and to register for the Dallas April 8 – 12 session.

I am thrilled to be presenting 2 workshops at the National Diversity Council’s annual Diversity and Leadership Conference in Dallas. President Obama will be a conference keynote speaker!

Friday, April 12, 8:45AM presenting “LGBTQ Diversity 101 – Strategy and Business Case and Implementation” and at 10:00AM presenting “LGBTQ Diversity 201 – Taking the Next Step – Comprehensive LGBTQ Diversity Program Execution.” Link to conference information. President Obama is a key note speaker!

Posing with Flat Stanley and TILG President Camille Brooks after presenting at their March meeting.

Friday, March 15, Raleigh, NC. Co-presenting “Transgender Employees: Recruit, Onboard, Retain!” at the Triangle Industry Liaison Group’s (TILG) Quarterly Meeting. 8:45 AM – 12:00 Noon. This subject is 2 hours of the meeting. Link for detailed description and location.
Wed and Thurs, December 5 – 6, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the December 3 -7 Ft. Lauderdale Session.

Wed and Thurs, November 14 – 15, Houston, Texas. Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the November 12 – 16 Houston Session.

Saturday, November 10, 9:30AM – 12:45PM, Presenting the breakout workshop “LGBT Worker Rights – from Obama to Trump” at the Umstead Park United Church of Christ LGBTQ Information Fair. Link for more info and to register.

Wednesday November 7, 1:00 – 3:00PM, Roanoke, Virginia. “Practical Organizational Strategies to Support Transgender People.” Blue Ridge Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA) in conjunction with the Roanoke Diversity Center. Here is the link to session details and the link to enroll.

Wed and Thurs, October 31 – November 1, Oakland, California. Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the October 29 – November 2 Oakland Session.

Wed and Thurs, October 17 – 18, Chicago, Illinois. Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the October 15 – 19 Chicago Session.

Friday, October 12, 2018. 9:30 – 11:30AM. Charlotte, NC. “Effectively Serving the LGBTQ Community” as part of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department’s Leadership Development Executive Series.

Thursday, October 11, 2018. 11:00 – 1:00PM. Lynchburg, VA. Monthly Lynchburg Area SHRM monthly meeting speaker, “Diversity in Language and Communications.” Link for additional information.

Wed and Thurs, October 3 – 4, Kennesaw, Georgia (near Atlanta.) Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the October 1 – 5 Georgia Session.

Tuesday, September 11, 2018. 1:30 – 2:45PM. Charlottesville, VA. Presenting a breakout session “Diversity in Language and Communications” at the all day Charlottesville SHRM HR professional development seminar. Link for additional details.

Consultant and friend Anne-Lise Gere of Gere Consulting, who I met last year when presenting in Virginia, came to my EEOC workshop in Virginia Beach

Friday, August 24, 2018 (afternoon), Virginia Beach, VA. “LGBTQ Rights – Best Practices for Employers” break out session at the US EEOC’s (Employment Equal Opportunity Commission) annual day-long Technical Assistance Program. Link to details and enrollment.

Friday, August 17, 2018. 10:00AM – 11:00AM. Philadelphia, PA. Breakout session at the annual National LGBT Chamber of Commerce’s annual business and leadership conference. Speaking and leading panel discussion, “Your Small Deals are My Big Deals” featuring LGBT-Business Enterprises that have won business with Corporate Partners through attending prior conferences! Mtg Room 408.

Friday, August 10, 2018 (afternoon), Charlotte, NC. “LGBTQ Rights – Best Practices for Employers” break out session at the US EEOC’s (Employment Equal Opportunity Commission) annual day-long Technical Assistance Program. Location: University Hilton, Charlotte, NC. Link to details and enrollment.

Wed and Thurs, August 8-9, Detroit, Michigan. Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on and to register for the August 6-10 Detroit Session.

Tuesday, July 31, 2:45 – 4:15PM, Anaheim, California. Workshop: “The Compelling Business Case for LGBTQ Diversity” at the 2018 ILG (Industry Liaison Group) National Conference. Link to conference info.

Wednesday, July 25, 2018 (afternoon), Durham / RTP, NC. “LGBTQ Rights – Best Practices for Employers” break out session at the US EEOC’s (Employment Equal Opportunity Commission) annual day-long Technical Assistance Program. Location: Sheraton Imperial, RTP, NC. Link to details and enrollment.

Wed and Thurs, June 27-28, Dallas, Texas. Florida. Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Link to specific info on the June 25 – 29 Dallas Session.

Wednesday, June 20, 2018, 7:00 – 7:30PM Eastern Time. Panelist on the AARP webinar “Staying Connected, Competitive and Current in Your Career – part 1” Link to info and enrollment.

Thursday, June 7, 2018, 5:30 – 7:30PM, Greensboro, NC. Location: Greensboro Coliseum Terrace Banquet Room. Monthly dinner meeting speaker for the Human Resources Management Association of Greensboro (HRMAG.) “LGBT Diversity: Strategy, Business Case and Implementation.” Link to register.

Wednesday, May 2, 7:30 – 9:15AM, Manassas, Virginia. “Mentor Relationships – A Key to Career Growth” at the Prince William SHRM monthly breakfast meeting. George Mason University Prince William Campus in Manassas. Link to details.

Thursday, April 26, 2018, 8:00 – 9:00AM Speaker for the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s “Networking with Power” series. “Mentor Relationships – For Career Growth and Networking Connections.” Link for more info and to enroll.

Presenting at the March, 2018 NC EAPA Conference.

Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Spring 2018 NC Employee Assistance Professionals Association Conference in Winston-Salem, NC. Conference details link.
Plenary session #1: 1:00 – 2:00PM “The ever-changing field of diversity & inclusion – impacting self, client and company.”
Plenary session #2: 2:15 – 3:45PM “The Impact of Unconscious Bias and the Use of Language on Diversity and Inclusion.”
Link to enrollment.

Saturday, February 10, 2018, 6:30PM. Raleigh, NC. “8 Lessons in my Journey as an Out Gay Man … That Can Apply to Anyone.” A pre-show presentation with Qs and As before the play “Bent” presented by the Justice Theater Project.

Monday, January 29, 2018, Raleigh, NC. “Training on Transgender Etiquette and Paid Leave and LGBTQ Equity” at the NC Families Care Coalition 2018 Planning Retreat. NC Justice Center.

Tues, January 23, 2018, 6:00PM. “Diversity in Language and Communications” at the Northern Virginia SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) monthly meeting. Link to additional event details.

Wed and Thurs, December 6th-7th, Orlando, Florida. Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on the December 4 – 8 Orlando session.

Getting ready to teach my section of the DiversityFIRST class in Gardena, CA.

Wed and Thurs, November 1st-2nd, 2017. Gardena, California (near Los Angeles). Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on the October 30 – Nov 3 Gardena session.

Wed and Thurs, October 11th-12th, 2017. Newark, New Jersey. Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on the October 9 – 13 Newark session.

Friday, September 29th, 2017, 8:00 – 9:00AM. Greensboro, NC. “Organizational Strategies to Support Transgender People” at the 2017 NC State Society of Human Resource Mgt (SHRM) annual conference. Presenting with Elaine Martin. See link for conference and registration info.

I enjoy facilitating the “Best Practices” session at the DiversityFIRST certification class in Cincinnati, Ohip

Wed and Thurs, August 9th-10th, 2017. Cincinnati, Ohio. Facilitating two half days of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on the August 7 – 11 Cincinnati session.

Wednesday, August 2, 2017. 10:45AM – 12:00 Noon. Las Vegas, NV. Breakout session at the annual National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce’s annual business and leadership conference. Speaking and leading panel discussion, “Your Small Deals are My Big Deals”

Posing with some of the attendees at the Frederick County, Maryland SHRM meeting

Thursday, June 22, 2017. 11:00AM – 1:30 PM (lunch meeting.) “Core Competencies for Strategic Leaders in Today’s Competitive Diverse Global Economy” at the Frederick County Maryland Society of Human Resource Management monthly meeting. Link to Details.

Thursday, June 15, 2017. 12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM, Oxford, NC. “The Compelling Business Case for Diversity” for the Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s Monthly Human Resources Committee Meeting. Contact (919) 693-6125 [email protected] for info.

Friday, June 2, 2017. 8:45AM – 12:00 Noon, Raleigh, NC. “The Compelling Business Case for LGBT Diversity” including a deeper dive into the transgender area at the Triangle Industry Liaison Group’s quarterly meeting. NC State University McKimmon Center. Link to details.

Class photo from the May DiversityFIRST certification class held in San Antonio, Texas

Wednesday, May 24th, 2017. San Antonio, Texas. Facilitating one day of the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program. Specific info on the May 22 – 26 San Antonio session.

Thursday, May 18, 2017. 8:00 – 9:30AM. “Transgender Employment Policies, Practices and Benefits” at the New River Valley SHRM monthly meeting. Holiday Inn, Christiansburg, VA. Link to details and registration info.

Wednesday, May 17, 2017. 11:30AM – 2:00PM. “Invest in Your Talent! Employee Skills and Career Development”. At the Dulles, Virginia SHRM monthly meeting. Reston, VA.

Wednesday, May 10, 2017. 2:20 – 3:00PM. Webinar: “Practical Strategies to Support Transgender Employees and Clients” with the New York Early Care & Learning Council.

Presenting a workshop on being an entrepreneur and the basics of starting a business with the Kenyan community in Raleigh

Saturday, April 22, 2017. 6:00 – 9:00PM. “Starting a Business – Becoming an Entrepreneur” for the Raleigh Area Kenyan community in conjunction with Raleigh Sister Cities, Nairobi Committee and the US Small Business Administration.

Wednesday, March 29, 2017. 7:00 – 9:00AM. (Postponed from March 15 due to snowstorm in DC area) “LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Diversity and Sensitivity in the Workplace” at the Montgomery County Maryland Society of Human Resource Management monthly meeting. Cabria Hotel and Suites in Rockville, MD. Link to enroll.

I enjoyed doing the webinar about my work in Kenya

Thursday, March 16, 2017. 10:00 – 11:00M. Skype session the Church of the Trinity MCC Lenten Series on Faith and Activism – “What in the World is Going On” coordinated by Rev Dr. Nancy Wilson. Will be presenting an overview of my work with Neema MCC and affiliated ministries in Mtito Andei, Kenya.

Wednesday, January 11, 2017. 7:00 – 9:00PM. “What We Might Face Next – LGBT Rights and the November Election,” at the Raleigh Business and Professional Network’s January monthly dinner meeting. Registration info to be added ten days before meeting.

Thursday, October 27, 2016. 8:00 – 10:00AM. Rescheduled from June. “Transgender Employment Policies, Practices and Benefits” at the Washington DC Area CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist) group monthly meeting. University of Virginia, SCPS, Northern VA Center, 7054 Haycock Rd, Falls Church, VA. Details and link to registration on main page link above.

Wednesday, October 5, 2016. 11:30AM – 1:30PM. “LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Diversity – the New Diversity Initiative for the New South”. Union County HR Association monthly meeting. Union County Chamber of Commerce Office at 903 Skyway Drive, Monroe NC. Link for details and to sign up.

Thursday, September 29, 2016. 8:00 – 9:00AM. “Mentor Relationships – A Key to Career Growth” at the 2016 North Carolina State annual SHRM (Society of Humman Resoruce Mgt) conference. Asheville Renaissance Hotel, Asheville, NC. Link to Conference website.

Friday, September 23, 2016. 8:30AM – 4:30PM. Full day training session presenter for the 2016 NC EAPA (Employee Assistance Professionals Association) annual training day.”HB2, General Issues of Diversity and Inclusion, and Impact on Transgender Citizens.” Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Morrisville, NC. Link to details and registration.

Tuesday, September 20, 2016. 12:30PM – 1:00PM EST. Participating in a webinar “Four Generations in the Workplace” as part of AARP’s all day online “Virtual Career Fair.

Thursday, September 15, 2016. 3:30 – 4:15PM. Speaker – “Leadership Development – The Intersection of Competencies, Talents and Styles, and the Qualities of Effective Leadership.” Session as part of the all-day Penisula SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) “The Future of HR Leadership” conference. Newport News, VA. Conference and Registration details.

Tuesday, August 9th, 2016. Morning. “The New Frontier in Workplace Diversity: Supporting Transgender Employees” as one of the one hour workshops at the Cabarrus Regional SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) half day event. Concord, NC. Link to details and registration.

Thanks to friend Rev. Joe Cobb of the Metropolitan Community Church of the Blue Ridge who attended my presentation in Roanoke and took this photo!

Thanks to friend Rev. Joe Cobb of the Metropolitan Community Church of the Blue Ridge who attended my presentation in Roanoke and took this photo!

Tuesday, July 26, 2016. 11:30AM – 1:30PM. “LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Diversity and Sensitivity in the Workplace.” Roanoke Valley SHRM, Roanoke, VA. Link to session details.

Friday July 8, 2016, 2:00 – 2:20PM. Pop Topic Workshop ““Creating Innovative Collaborative Global Ministry Partnerships!” at the Metropolitan Community Churches General Conference XXVI in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Tuesday, June 28th, 2016, 5:30 – 8:00PM “LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Diversity and Sensitivity in the Workplace” at the Northern Virginia SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) monthly meeting. Gannett/TEGNA – First Amendment Dining Room | 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22107. Link to session details and to sign up.

Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Noon. Monthly meeting speaker for the Asheboro Rotary Club, Asheboro, NC. Topic: “Diversity and Inclusion: A Strategic Business Strategy.” Pinewood Country Club, Asheboro. Link to article in the Asheboro Courier-Tribune

Monday, June 13, 2016. Lunch Meeting, Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza Charlotte. “Leadership Development – The Intersection of Competencies, Talents and Styles, and the Qualities of Effective Leadership.” Charlotte Area SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) Monthly Meeting, Charlotte, NC. Details with a link to enroll here.

Wednesday, June 8, 2016. 8:00 – 9:30AM “Development, Retention and Career Engagement: A Competitive Business Advantage” at the Low Country HR Association, Holiday Inn Express, 35 Bluffton Road, Bluffton, SC. Link for more info.

Tuesday, May 10th, 2016. 11:15AM – 1:00PM “The New Frontier in Workplace Diversity: Supporting Transgender Employees” at the Charlottesville, VA SHRM chapter monthly meeting, Cavalier Inn in Charottesville. Link for details and to register.

Tuesday, May 10th, 2016. 2:00PM – 3:00PM Eastern Time. Panelist in an AARP webinar, “Trade Your Dress Shoes for Slippers: The Inside Scoop on Being a Teleworker.” Link for information and to register.

Staffing my table at the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce 2016 Business Expo

Staffing my table at the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce 2016 Business Expo

Monday, April 18, 2016 11:45AM – 1:00PM. “Mentor Relationships – A Key to Career Growth” at the Iredell Human Resource Association monthly meeting, Statesville, NC. Mitchell Community College Workforce Development Center, 701 W. Front Street. Link to more info.

Tuesday, April 12, 2016 6:30PM. Panel Discussion at NC State Poole School of Business, “GLBT Issues in the Workplace.” Nelson Hall, Room 2406, 2801 Founders Drive in Raleigh.

Getting ready to present at the Atlanta SHRM conference - and the theme was appropriately "Building Brilliance."

Getting ready to present at the Atlanta SHRM conference – and the theme was appropriately “Building Brilliance.”

Tuesday, March 29, 2016 2:00 – 3:00PM. “The Compelling Business Rationale for LGBT Diversity” workshop at the Annual Atlanta SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) Conference (link.) At the Cobb Galleria Center. Link to session description and objectives.

Thursday, March 17, 2016. 6:00 – 9:00PM. Raleigh, NC. Guest Instructor for the Raleigh-Wake HR Mgt Association (RWHRMA) HRCI & SHRM Certification Study Group. Subject: Human Resource Development.

Wednesday, December 2, 2015 8:30AM – 1:00PM. Transgender Diversity at Greenspring Village, Springfield, VA in conjunction with LeadingAge Virginia. Link to event details.

Thursday, October 29, 2015. 6:00 – 9:00PM. Raleigh, NC. Guest Instructor for the Raleigh-Wake HR Mgt Association (RWHRMA) HRCI & SHRM Certification Study Group. Subject: Human Resource Development.

Thursday, October 8, 2015. 11:15AM – 1:00PM. LGBT Diversity Workshop for the Hampton Roads, Virginia SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) Chapter, The Founders Inn in Virgina Beach. Link for more info and to enroll.

Thursday, October 1, 2015. 2:30 – 3:45PM. Workshop presenter at the South Carolina State SHRM Conference (link), “LGBT Diversity – The New Diversity Imperative for the New South.”

What am I doing with a SC Gamecock? Presenting at the South Carolina State SHRM Conference!

What am I doing with a SC Gamecock? Presenting at the South Carolina State SHRM Conference!

Wednesday, September 30, 2015 All Day. South Carolina SHRM Academy: “Two Strategic HR Imperatives and Their Intersection: Diversity & Inclusion, and Talent Development.” Myrtle Beach, SC. Link for more details.

Thurs,Sept 24 8:00AM – 9:00AM and 1:00PM – 2:00PM (same sessions twice) at the 2015 NC SHRM Conference. Workshop Session “Invest in Your Talent! Employee Skills and Career Development.”, Concord, NC.

Workshop Session "Invest in Your Talent! Presenting "Employee Skills and Career Development" at the 2015 NC SHRM State Conference

Workshop Session “Invest in Your Talent! Presenting “Employee Skills and Career Development” at the 2015 NC SHRM State Conference

Thurs, Sept 17 1:15 – 2:30PM. Two 30-minute workshops with a break at Out@Work Career Fair (Link), Downtown Raleigh. 1:15: “Tools for Career and Skills Growth.” 2:00: “Get a Mentor / Be a Mentor – A Powerful Process for Career Growth.”

Friday, September 11, 2015 8:30 – 11:45 AM. In depth workshop: “Corporate and Organization Support for Transgender People – The Whys and Hows.” NC Employee Assistance Professional Association. At the Four Points by Sheraton in Cary, NC. Link for more details.

Thursday, September 3, 2015 5:30PM. Greensboro, NC. “Corporate and Organizational Support for Transgender People: The Whys and Hows” at the monthly meeting of the HR Management Assoc of Greensboro. Use this link for session details and to enroll.

Thursday, August 27, 2015 12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM Eastern Time. Free Webinar! “Invest in Your People! Employee Career Management and Skills Development.” Part of the “Expertise in Business” Series Hosted by Technology Associates. Use this link for sessions details and to enroll.
With Marie-Louise Storytelling
Monday, August 24, 2015. 7:30PM, Washington DC. Storytelling Night at the Zoo Bar Cafe, 3000 Connecticut Ave NW – “Back to School, Back to Work. Time to Re-boot and Re-start Your Career!” Sponsored by Delight Me, Inc. I will be one of seven featured storytellers! Link for more info and to sign up.

I am making a point while speaking on the "Encore Entrepreneur" Panel

I am making a point while speaking on the “Encore Entrepreneur” Panel

Wednesday, August 19, 2015. 8:30AM – 1:00PM. Chapel Hill, NC. FREE Encore Entrepreneur Fair! Participating as a panelist and as a roundtable mentor (consulting business) on entrepreneurship for people over 50 sponsored by the NC Small Business Administration and AARP NC. Link for more information and to enroll. Location: George Watts Hill Alumni Center, 104 Ridge Road in Chapel Hill, NC.

"Georgia Tech Diversity" tweeted this photo from the beginning of my LGBT & Allies Summit presentation, highlighting I was an alumnus

“Georgia Tech Diversity” tweeted this photo from the beginning of my LGBT & Allies Summit presentation, highlighting I was an alumnus

Friday, June 26, 2015. All morning event. Speaking 9:30 – 10:15AM “LGBT Diversity in the Workplace and Marketplace” at the Georgia Diversity Council LGBT + Allies Diversity Summit, Georgia Tech Campus.

Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 8:00 – 10:00AM. “The Business Case for Diversity.” At the monthly meeting of the Winchester, VA Area SHRM (Society of Human Resource Mgt) chapter. Link for info and more detailed description.

Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Monthly luncheon meeting speaker for Roanoke Valley SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management), Roanoke, Virginia. Topic: Diversity and Inclusion. Holiday Inn – Valley View, Roanoke, Virginia. Link to meeting details.

Friday, June 19, 2015, 8:00 – 9:15 AM. “Diversity and Sensitivity Training: The Many Aspects of Diversity in the Workplace.” At the monthly Fauquier / Culpeper SHRM (Society of Human Resource Mgt) chapter meeting. Warrenton, VA. Link for more details and to enroll.

Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 8:00 – 10:00 AM. Raleigh, NC. Workshop: “Workplace Diversity: A Strategic Business Initiative.” Part of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce HR (Human Resources) Series. Link for more info and to enroll.

Sunday, June 14, 2015, approx 12:30PM. “Biblically-based Personal Financial Management” at Imani Metropolitan Community Church, after Sunday worship, Durham, NC

Thursday, May 28, 2015, 2:00 – 4:00 PM. “Introduction to LGBT Considerations in Mental Health Challenges,” at the May Meeting of the NC Governor’s Working Group on Veterans, Service Members, and their Families.” Raleigh, NC.

It was an exciting and enjoyable day to fly up to DC early in the morning, take the metro into downtown DC, and present to the enthusiastic and engaged HRA-DCA crowd!

It was an exciting and enjoyable day to fly up to DC early in the morning, take the metro into downtown DC, and present to the enthusiastic and engaged HRA-DCA crowd!

Wednesday, May 13, 2015 8:00 – 11:00AM. Washington, DC. LGBT Diversity – A Compelling Business Initiative at the Human Resource Association – DC Area monthly meeting. Link for more details.

May 11 – 15, 2015, 2015 all afternoon each day. Serving on the faculty of Metropolitan Community Church’s first ever virtual mentoring retreat!

Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:30AM – 12:00 Noon. LGBT Diversity Overview at the North Carolina EAPA (Employee Assistance Professionals Association) 36th Annual Conference, Winston-Salem, NC. Link to Conference Information.

Thursday, January 15, 2015. Webinar: “Cultivate Your Vocation,” Part of the Metropolitan Community Churches 2015 Wellness Webinar Series.

Friday, October 17, 2014, 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon. “Family Diversity Considerations: Generational and Sexuality,” Part of the Greenspring Village Diversity Committee Speaker Series. Village Square Accotink Room, Greenspring Village, Springfield, Virginia.

Beautiful and historic downtown Rock Hill, SC where I presented a workshop on mentoring to the local SHRM chapter

Beautiful and historic downtown Rock Hill, SC where I presented a workshop on mentoring to the local SHRM chapter

Wednesday, October 15, 2014, 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM. “Mentor Relationships – A Key to Career Growth.” SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) Carolinas Chapter, City Club of Rock Hill, Rock Hill, SC. Link to session details and registration.

Tuesday, October 14, 2014, 12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM. Webinar: “LGBT Diversity in the Workplace and Marketplace,” as part of the National Diversity Council Webinar Series. Link to Details and Registration.

Saturday, October 11, 2014. 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM Workshop – “Leading in a World of Differences” for the Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) Program for African American students 6-12th grade sponsored by the Raleigh-Durham chapter of the National Black MBA Assoc., First Flight Venture Center, Davis Drive, RTP, NC. Link to my last year’s blog about presenting to this group.

Sunday and Monday, September 28-29, 2014, Two workshops at the New York State SHRM (Society of Human Resource Mgt) Conference, Buffalo, New York. Link for Info.
Sunday, September 28, 2014. NOON – 2:00 PM Workshop: “Invest in Your People: Engaging Employees in Meaningful Career Planning.”
Monday, September 29, 2014. 7:15 AM – 8:30 AM Workshop: “The Compelling Business Rationale for LGBT Diversity.”
Check out their promotional video!

September 18, 2014. 4:45 – 5:45 PM. Greenville, NC. I will be presenting the workshop “LGBT Diversity – the New Diversity Initiative for the New South” at the North Carolina State SHRM (Society of Human Resource Mgt) conference. Link to conference website.

July 29 – August 1, 2014. Las Vegas, Nevada. I will be attending the annual NGLCC (National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce) National Business and Leadership Conference and presenting a workshop: “”Leadership Competencies for a Global Economy,” Wednesday, July 30th 4:15 – 5:30PM. Link to conference registration and information.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014. 8:30 – 10:00 AM. “Diversity and Sensitivity Overview – The Many Aspects of Diversity in the Workplace and Marketplace.” Monthly Meeting Speaker at the RWHRMA (Raleigh – Wake Human Resources Mgt Association), PNC Center, Raleigh, NC. Link for detailed info and to register.

Sunday, June 22, 2014. Approximately 12:00 Noon after morning worship service at Imani Metropolitan Community Church, Durham, NC. “Personal and Congregational Stewardship.”

Presenting at the 2nd Annual NDC Carolinas LGBT & Allies Diversity Summit

Presenting at the 2nd Annual NDC Carolinas LGBT & Allies Diversity Summit

Thursday, June 19, 2014. 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM, LGBT & Allies Diversity Summit, Cone University Center, UNC Charlotte Campus. I will be the closing and opening speaker for the “What Works in the Workplace” Track. Organized by the National Diversity Council – Carolinas. Link to info. Also link to NDC Carolinas main web page.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM “Diversity and Sensitivity Overview – The Many Aspects of Diversity in the Workplace and Marketplace.” Monthly Meeting Speaker at the Pee Dee SHRM Chapter, at the Morning News, 310 S. Dargon Street, Florence, South Carolina.

May 14, 2014 11:30 – 1:30. Lugano’s Restaurant, Cary, NC. TODN (Triangle Organization Development Network) monthly luncheon meeting, “Leadership Competencies for the Fast Changing Diverse Global Economy.” Link to more info and registration.

At the 2014 MCC Church's Leadership Mentoring Retreat

At the 2014 MCC Church’s Leadership Mentoring Retreat

Monday, May 5, 2014 7:25 – 7:55 PM – “General Diversity and Sensitivity Training: The many aspects of diversity and how to respectfully interact with people different than you.” Triangle, NC Human Right Campaign (HRC) Steering Committee meeting, LGBT Center of Raleigh.

April 28 – May 1, 2014. I will be serving on the faculty of Metropolitan Community Churches’ Leadership Mentoring Retreat, Parrish Florida (near Sarasota)

It was so great to see my long-time IBM colleague and friend Joranna Boss when I spoke the the Winston-Salem SHRM meeting

It was so great to see my long-time IBM colleague and friend Joranna Boss when I spoke the the Winston-Salem SHRM meeting

Wednesday, April 16, 2014 7:30 PM “My Life Experiences as a Gay Man – Family, Vocation, Community and Faith,” PFLAG (Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Raleigh, NC Monthly Meeting, Community United Church of Christ, 814 Dixie Trail. Link to local PFLAG website.

Tuesday, April 15, 2014 5:30 – 7:30 PM “Mentor Relationships – A Key to Career Growth.” Monthly meeting speaker for the Winston-Salem SHRM (Society of Human Resource Mgt) meeting, Bridger Field House, Wake Forest University Football Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC.

With the panel moderator and panelists at the NCBIO diversity event on March 26

With the panel moderator and panelists at the NCBIO diversity event on March 26

March 29, 2014. 10:45 – 11:45 AM “Practical Workplace Strategies to Support Transgender People,” at the LGBT Center of Raleigh, full day of workshops for Transgender Week of Awareness 2014. Link here for the full schedule of events.

March 26, 2014, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Panelist at the Diversity and Inclusion Seminar presented by the NC Biosciences Organization and its Biotech Manufacturers Forum’s Talent Management and Acquisition Group. At Biogen Idec, 5000 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC

In the Total Engagement Consulting Booth with longtime associate from IBM, Sheila Forte-Trammell, Total HR Services, LLC before our Career Management Presentation at the Forum on Workplace Inclusion.

In the Total Engagement Consulting Booth with longtime associate from IBM, Sheila Forte-Trammell, Total HR Services, LLC before our Career Management Presentation at the Forum on Workplace Inclusion.

March 18-20, 2014. Attending the Forum on Workplace Inclusion in Minneapolis, MN. When not presenting, I will have a table (Booth 308) in the Resource Expo area. Workshops / Discussions:

Wednesday, March 19, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM “Leverage Your Company’s Largest Investment through Talent Development and Career Management.” 7th session listed in the 10:00 listing on this page (link).

Wednesday, March 19, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM, co-presenting: “Coming Out Worldwide! The Global Aspects of LGBT Diversity.” 8th session listed in the 3:30 listing on this page (link).

Wednesday, March 19, 5:45 PM – 8:30 PM, Hosting a Table (topic – talent development) at the “Tables of Content” Dinner.

Just before giving my presentation on Global Leadership at the LGBT Summit of the Americas in Mexico City

Just before giving my presentation on Global Leadership at the LGBT Summit of the Americas in Mexico City

March 11-14, 2014. Mexico City. I am participating in the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce’s (NGLCC) 2014 Trade Mission to Mexico and LGBT Summit of the Americas! (Link). I will be delivering the presentation, “Core Competencies for Strategic Leaders in Today’s Competitive Diverse Global Economy” and participating in a round table session about LGBT Employee Resource Groups expanding globally.

Thursday, February 27th 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, “Right Management Alumni Panel – Entrepreneurship.” I will be share about my transition from IBM to being an entrepreneur consultant including the decision points, marketing / sales plans, metrics and measurement systems and more. Raleigh Right Management office, 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC.

Wednesday, February 19, 2014, 11:30AM – 1:00PM, “Employee Career Management and Skills Development,” at the HR Association of Greater High Point, High Point Country Club, 800 Country Club Drive, High Point, NC.

Outside of the beautiful and historic Pine Lakes Country Club in Myrtle Beach, SC, birthplace of Sports Illustrated Magazine, before speaking at the Coastal Organization of Human Resources.

Outside of the beautiful and historic Pine Lakes Country Club in Myrtle Beach, SC, birthplace of Sports Illustrated Magazine, before speaking at the Coastal Organization of Human Resources.

February 6, 2014 11:30 – 1:30. “Employee Career Management and Skills Development” at the Coastal Organization of Human Resources monthly meeting, Myrtle Beach, SC. Link to event details.

February 5, 2014, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM. “LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Issues in the Workplace and Intersection with Aging Workers – LGBT Businesses, job seekers, community” at the North Carolina AARP two day “Work Reimagined Workforce Volunteer Training Workshop” being held in Raleigh, NC February 5 and 6.

I am making a point in my "Managing in the Diverse World" presentation at the "Leaders of Tomorrow" session

I am making a point in my “Managing in the Diverse World” presentation at the “Leaders of Tomorrow” session

December 14, 2013, 10:00 AM, Workshop – “Leading in a Diverse World” for the Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) Program for African American students 6-12th grade sponsored by the Raleigh-Durham chapter of the National Black MBA Assoc., First Flight Venture Center, Davis Drive, RTP, NC.
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October 31, 2013 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Keynote Speaker and Panel Discussion Moderator on the topic of LGBT Diversity with a focus on the Healthcare environment, East Carolina University College of Nursing. More information link here.

October 22, 2013 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM “Diversity and Sensitivity Overview – The Many Aspects of Diversity in the Workplace and Marketplace.” Monthly Meeting Speaker at the Alamance County HR Association Meeting, Village of Brookfield in Burlington, NC.

I delivered two workshops and preached at New Life MCC in Norfolk Sept 20-22

I delivered two workshops and preached at New Life MCC in Norfolk Sept 20-22

September 20-22, 2013 – Two stewardship workshops and preaching at New Life Metropolitan Community Church, Norfolk, VA. Saturday Workshop 10:00 AM: Personal Financial Management Based on Biblical Principles. Sunday 10:45 AM Sermon “Fun” Title: Stewardship According to Glee . . . or Not!

July 27, 2013 1:00 – 2:00 PM. Workshop: “Managing Your Career and Building Your Skills” at the Shades of Pride “Express Yourself” weekend (link)., Durham Convention Center, 301 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC Link to workshop info.

July 25, 2013. 3:00 – 4:00 PM Eastern. Panelist on the Monthly Out and Equal Workplace Advocates Town Series Call (link). “Getting beyond your company walls: engaging your community partners!”

July 17, 2013 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM “Diversity and Sensitivity Overview – The Many Aspects of Diversity in the Workplace and Marketplace.” Monthly Meeting Speaker at the NC Coastal SHRM (Society of Human Resource Mgt) meeting, Greenville, NC.

July 11, 2013 12:00 Noon – “LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) Diversity: The New Diversity Frontier for the New South.” Monthly meeting speaker for the Diversity Council of the Carolinas, Charlotte, NC

June 10, 2013 11:30 AM – “LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) Diversity: The New Diversity Frontier for the New South.” Monthly meeting speaker for the Charlotte Area SHRM (Society of Human Resource Mgt) chapter. Charlotte, NC

June 6, 2013 9:30 – 5:00 PM – LGBT & Allies Diversity Summit presented by the Carolinas Chapter of the National Diversity Council. I will be presenting “LGBT in the Workplace Overview” 10:00 AM, “Transgender Issues and Best Practices” at 11:00 AM, and co-presenting “Workplace Culture and Policy” 3:30 PM. Link for details and to sign up., Charlotte, NC

April 30, 2013 2:30 PM – “The Intersection of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Diversity and the Aging Population.” Carol Woods Training Center, Chapel Hill, NC.

April 23, 2013 12:45 – 1:45 PM “LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) Diversity: The New Diversity Frontier for the New South” breakout session. 2013 Virginia SHRM (Society of Human Resource Mgt) Conference (link to info), The Homestead, Hot Springs, Virginia. IMPORTANT NOTE: I will also have a display table in the vendor resource area during the conference.

My display table in the vendor exhibition area of the Virginia State SHRM Conference

My display table in the vendor exhibition area of the Virginia State SHRM Conference

April 18, 2013 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – “Diversity and Sensitivity Overview – The Many Aspects of Diversity in the Workplace and Marketplace.” Monthly Meeting Speaker at the New River Valley Chapter of SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management), Christiansburg, VA.

April 3, 2013 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM – “Diversity and Sensitivity Overview – The Many Aspects of Diversity in the Workplace and Marketplace.” Monthly Meeting Speaker at the Union County HR Association chapter of SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management), Union County Chamber of Commerce, Monroe, NC.

March 27, 2013 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – “Employee Career Management and Skills Development” Monthly meeting of the Fayetteville Area SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) chapter.

October 25, 2012 2:30 PM – Speaker at the Millbrook High School (my alma mater! – Raleigh, NC) Gay – Straight Alliance Club Meeting. “The Professional Business World from an LGBT perspective.”

October 15, 2012 11:30 AM – Monthly Meeting Speaker at the Iredell HR Association. “Diversity and Sensitivity Overview – The Many Aspects of Diversity in the Workplace and Marketplace.” Carolina Farm Credit Admin Offices, Statesville, NC.

October 14, 2012 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Speaker (Late add) at the Candlelight Vigil portion of the Interfaith Forum and Candlelight Vigil for LGBT Love and Equality. Pullen Memorial Baptist Church in Raleigh, Link for more details.

Me along with all the other attendees at the Metropolitan Community Churches Clergy Retreat

August 27-30 – Presenter and Consultant/Coach, “Career Map for Ministry” at the Metropolitan Community Churches Office of Formation and Leadership Development Clergy Retreat in Delray Beach, Florida.

My display table at the SouthEastern Transgender Health Summit

August 25, 2012 8:30 – 10:00 AM – Presentation and Panel Discussion, Practical Strategies for HR Professionals with Transgender Employees. At the August 24-25 SouthEastern Transgender Health Summit, Asheville, NC

August 16, 2012 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM – “Employee Career Management and Skills Development” at the all day 6th Annual Summer Seminar – Staying on Top of HR Issues, provided by the Catawba Valley SHRM, Iredell HR Association and Piedmont HR Association. Hickory, North Carolina

Presenting at the July 25th Fayetteville Area SHRM meeting

July 25, 2012, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – “Leadership Development – The Intersection of Competencies, Talents and Styles, and the Qualities of Effective Leadership.” Monthly meeting of the Fayetteville Area SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) chapter.

June 13, 2012 6:30 PM – Introduction to Total Engagement Consulting by Kimer, “Speed Marketing” at the monthly Raleigh Business and Professional Network (RBPN) Monthly Meeting, Raleigh, NC.

May 10, 2012 11:30 AM – Monthly Meeting Speaker at the Central Carolina SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) meeting. “Diversity and Sensitivity Overview – The Many Aspects of Diversity in the Workplace and Marketplace.” The Flame Steakhouse, 109 Carbonton Rd, Sanford, NC. Link to Details.

April 26, 2012 8:00 AM – Monthly Meeting Speaker at the Catawba Valley SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) meeting. “Diversity and Sensitivity Overview – The Many Aspects of Diversity in the Workplace and Marketplace.” Catawba County Chamber of Commerce BB&T Board Room, Hickory, NC. Link for detailed session description.

April 22, 2012 Speaking at 4:00. Pot luck dinner at 5:30. Overview of the May 8th “Marriage Amendment” to the North Carolina Constitution – presentation followed by Q and A and discussion. The Silk Hope Catholic Worker Community, 3355 Woody Store Road, Siler City, NC. Link to story about the Silk Hope Catholic Worker Community. Link to info on the Catholic Worker Movement.

In my role as President of the NC Council of Churches, I am presenting the 2012 Distingushed Service Award to Father Joe Vetter

April 19, 2012 all day – Speaking briefly and presenting the NC Council of Churches Distinguished Service Award to Father Joe Vetter at the NC Council of Churches Critical Issues Seminar titled “Eating Well for Ourselves, for Our Neighbors, for Our Planet. Winston-Salem NC. Link for registration info.

April 18, 2012 11:45 AM – Monthly Meeting speaker at the Lincolnton Area Human Resource Association, Lincolnton Hampton Inn. “Diversity and Sensitivity Overview – The Many Aspects of Diversity in the Workplace and Marketplace.” Lincolnton, NC.

April 3, 2012 11:30 AM – Monthly Meeting Speaker at the Cabarrus Regional SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) meeting. “LGBT Diversity – The New Diversity Imperative for the New South”, Rowan Cabarrus Community College, Cabarrus Business and Tech Center, Concord, NC.

March 19, 2012 NAEIS (National Association of Ecumenical and Inter-religious Staff) Gathering. Panel on State Ecumenical Work. Philadelphia, PA

February 29, 2012 6:30 PM – Workshop: Managing Your Career and Building Your Skills. Part of the Accenture “Skills to Succeed” Initiative. Link here to read more about the Skills to Succeed Initiative. LGBT Center of Raleigh, 411 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC

January 16-19,2012 – Leadership and Career Development Modules at Metropolitan Community Church’s denominational leadership retreat, Sarasota, Florida

Thursday, October 27, 7:30 AM – 12:15 PM. “Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity: The LGBT Diversity Imperative” at the RTP, NC Society of HR Management Diversity and Inclusion Master Series “Conquering the Taboo Topics of Diversity & Inclusion.” Other three presenters will cover managing cultural differences, spotlight on religion (Islam), and Strategic Vision for Disability Integration. Link here for complete desciption and enrollment information.

At the Oct 19th North Raleigh Rotary Club meeting with president Greg Bissette. The Rotary Club’s “Four Way Test” is very consistent with the concept of personal and corporate stewardship

Wednesday, October 19, 12:30 PM North Raleigh Rotary Club, “Being a Good Steward of Your Gifts and Calling”, Raleigh, NC

Thursday September 29, 10:30 AM – Workshop: Connect to Your Profession – Career Road Mapping. NC SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) Annual State Conference, Raleigh, NC.

Thursday, September 29, 3:30 PM – Workshop: LGBT Diversity as a Key Global Initiative. NC SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) Annual State Conference, Raleigh, NC.

Presenting my workshop at the Conference on Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement

Thursday, September 22 – Workshop: Core Competencies for Managers to Lead in Diverse, Global Environments. The Diversity Council of the Carolinas Conference on Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement. Charlotte, NC. 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

Thursday, August 11, 1:00 PM – Gaston College and Gaston County Schools Teaching and Learning Conference, Workshop: Peer Mentoring for Students and Teachers. Gastonia, NC.

Friday, August 5, 10:00 AM – Panelist at Workshop Session: “Civic Engagement for LGBT Entrepreneurs”, National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Out for Business Conference, Las Vegas, NV

With Rev. Michael Kimindu and some of the congregants of Neema Metropolitan Community Church

Sunday, July 3, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Speaking at the worship service of Neema (Neema means “Grace” in Swahili) MCC, Nairobi, Kenya. Services at the GALCK Center.

Sunday, June 26, 7:00 PM – The Mary Renault Society, Raleigh, NC. Speaking on my experiences in the North Carolina Council of Churches. Link to session information – “Gay Christian in the Land of Jesse Helms”

Thursday, April 28, 5:30 PM – North Carolina Regulatory Affairs Forum. Speaking on Career Planning for Regulatory Affairs Professionals. At the Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, NC

Friday, March 18, 2011, 12:30 PM – Rotary Club of East Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC. Speaking on my experiences with the North Carolina Council of Churches

February 19-20, 2011 – Two stewardship workshops and preaching at Holy Covenant Metropolitan Community Church, Brookfield, Illinois

Church sign when I spoke at Holy Covenant Metropolitan Community Church in Brookfield, Illinois

February 12, 2011 – Workshop: Biblically Based Personal Financial Management, St. John’s Metropolitan Community Church, Raleigh, NC

February 10, 2011 – Award presenter at the Annual Raleigh Human Relations Commission Awards Banquet, Raleigh, NC

February 2, 2011 – How to Diversity Your Congregation workshop, Metropolitan Community Church of San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas

January 23, 2011 – Half hour television interview on Byline, WILM CBS-TV in Wilmington, NC. Link to recordings.

January 17-20,2011 – Leadership Modules at Metropolitan Community Church’s denominational leadership retreat, Sarasota, Florida

Stan Kimer with Bishop Tonyia M. Rawls of the Unity Fellowship Church of Charlotte (left) and MCC Churches Moderator Elder Nancy Wilson (right) in Charlotte MLK weekend celebrating Unity Fellowship Charlotte’s 10th anniversary

January 16, 2011 – Official welcoming of the Unity Fellowship Church Movement into the NC Council of Churches, Charlotte, NC

January 6, 2011 – Radio interview, “The State of Things” with Bill Stasio, WUNC Radio

November, 2010 – Diversity and Sensitivity Training for a local security company. Link here for a blog about the experience. Testimonial from manager is first quote on this page (link).