Our next Zoom meeting to be held on Thursday, March 16, at 7 p.m. Central Time, will feature Aster Gilbert, the Manager of Training and the Public Education Institute at the Center on Halsted.
Aster’s presentation entitled LGBTQ Foundations, will cover:
- Foundational LGBTQ terms and provide definitions of various identities, like transgender, nonbinary, and intersex
- Elements of LGBTQ experience, such as coming out, transition, and visibility
- Actionable steps for becoming a more informed and stronger ally to LGBTQ colleagues and community members
This is an opportunity for you to ask questions, so participation is highly encouraged!
About Center on Halsted
Center on Halsted is the Midwest’s most comprehensive community center dedicated to advancing community and securing the health and well-being of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) people of Chicagoland. More than 1,400 community members visit the Center every day, located in the heart of Chicago’s Lakeview Neighborhood. The organization provides a safe and welcoming environment with programs and services for the entire community, and they partner regularly with other organizations and groups from across Chicago and the nation to provide additional programming for the LGBTQ community.
About Aster
Aster Gilbert (they/them) is the Manager of Training and the Public Education Institute at the Center on Halsted. They specialize in delivering presentations and workshops on LGBTQ related topics, from workplace inclusion and allyship to 40-hour domestic violence training and supporting LGBTQ youth. Aster has worked with local business, international corporations, non-profits, and governmental organizations to provide trainings to increase inclusion and understanding of LGBTQ people and topics.
Aster is a published scholar who holds two advanced degrees in Gender & Sexuality Studies. They have years of experience as an undergraduate college instructor at the University of Kansas, teaching courses in LGBTQ history and special topics. Prior to the Center on Halsted, Aster worked in public programming for several Midwestern non-profits, which included LGBTQ film screenings, panel discussions, and conversations with LGBTQ artists, activists, scholars, and business owners.
Hope to see you at this Zoom meeting.