Speaker and Trainer

12/31/07

Gender Diversity

understanding through information

Do you want to bring your organization into alignment with your values and your commitment to diversity?

Do you need help navigating the world of gender diversity?

Keynotes:

	The personal experience of gender transition
	Social and cultural expectations of men and women
	How you can benefit from knowledge of gender diversity
	What gender diverse people can bring to the workforce and the world
	Advocacy and activism
	Topic or theme of your choice

To read my most recent keynote address, "Accidental Activism: Small Victories for Everyday People," which was presented at the Transcending Boundaries/PFLAG Northeast Regional Conference in October 2006, click here.

Training:

The Basics of Gender Diversity -- for those who want to know what it's all about

	The difference between gender and sex
	The difference between transgendered people, transsexuals, and crossdressers
	The difference between gender identity and sexual orientation
	The psychological, social, and medical aspects of a gender transition
	How to create a gender-friendly workplace that includes all people

On-the-Job Transition -- for those who have an employee undergoing a gender transition

Creating an on-the-job gender transition plan that minimizes workplace disruption

Informing clients and staff

Handling hostile reactions

Handling delicate issues like the "bathroom dilemma"

Specialized training sessions for management, human resources, and staff

Other topics or areas that are important for your audience

Your Speaker and Trainer:

Matt Kailey began his gender transition from female to male in 1997 and immediately began speaking about gender diversity, using his own experiences to bring a personal perspective to larger societal issues. Since that time, he has brought his message of diversity and acceptance to hundreds of people, including university students, corporate executives and employees, government personnel, and conferences attendees. He has appeared on local and national radio and television, has been featured in three documentary films, and has published an award-nominated book, Just Add Hormones: An Insider's Guide to the Transsexual Experience (Beacon Press, 2005), which provides readers with an inside look at the physical, social, and psychological aspects of gender transition.

If you would like more information, or would like to order a free demo tape, please contact me. I will work with you to make sure that your group gets the information and the type of presentation that best meets your needs. To find out where I have presented, view my speaking venues. Find basic information on gender diversity here.

This site was last updated 12/13/07