Join us for for a day of learning at Chicago Waldorf School. Being A Stronger Ally: a Trans/GNC Affirming Symposium is hosted by the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce's Trans/GNC Affirming Task Force and facilitated by the Chicago Therapy Collective.
This day of learning is free to all Andersonville Chamber Members and $15 for non-members. It is open to everyone and will focus on Trans Inclusive Employment, Customer Service, as well as Civic Engagement and Allyship. If you are experiencing financial hardship and need assistance funding your event ticket, please email laustin@andersonville.org. Event facilitators include Jackie Boyd of The Care Plan, Bonsai Bermudez of Youth Empowerment Performance Project (YEPP), Dr. S. Simmons of the University of Chicago, and Blue of Chicago Counseling Associates. We are thrilled to welcome Alderman Andre Vasquez, 40th Ward Chicago, Stephanie Skora of Brave Space Alliance, nationally recognized composer, producer & arranger, Allie Stephens, community activist Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth of Chicago Dance Supply and the Chicago Reader, and Caitlin Botsios of Helix Cafe for the Civic Engagement portion of the day.
The schedule is as follows. Attendees can elect to attend one session in the morning or in the afternoon. Guests may attend the whole day or attend only in the morning or afternoon based on schedule.
Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 9:00AM-3:00PM
8:30-9AM : Check-In
9-10AM : Welcome and Keynote by Dr. Mika Tosca and About Face Theatre Power in Pride performance
10:15-11:45AM : Session 1 (Choice of 1)
1-2:30PM : Session 2 (Choice of 1)
Thank you to our sponsors: Chicago Waldorf School, Women & Children First Bookstore, Pet Food Experts, First Midwest Bank State Representative Kelly Cassidy, and Dr. Kimberly Beith of Total Wellness Chiropractic Clinic.
This day of learning is free to all Andersonville Chamber Members and $15 for non-members. It is open to everyone and will focus on Trans Inclusive Employment, Customer Service, as well as Civic Engagement and Allyship. If you are experiencing financial hardship and need assistance funding your event ticket, please email laustin@andersonville.org. Event facilitators include Jackie Boyd of The Care Plan, Bonsai Bermudez of Youth Empowerment Performance Project (YEPP), Dr. S. Simmons of the University of Chicago, and Blue of Chicago Counseling Associates. We are thrilled to welcome Alderman Andre Vasquez, 40th Ward Chicago, Stephanie Skora of Brave Space Alliance, nationally recognized composer, producer & arranger, Allie Stephens, community activist Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth of Chicago Dance Supply and the Chicago Reader, and Caitlin Botsios of Helix Cafe for the Civic Engagement portion of the day.
The schedule is as follows. Attendees can elect to attend one session in the morning or in the afternoon. Guests may attend the whole day or attend only in the morning or afternoon based on schedule.
Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 9:00AM-3:00PM
8:30-9AM : Check-In
9-10AM : Welcome and Keynote by Dr. Mika Tosca and About Face Theatre Power in Pride performance
10:15-11:45AM : Session 1 (Choice of 1)
- Trans 101
- Trans-Inclusive Customer Service
- Well Intentioned Organizations & Hostile Work Environments
1-2:30PM : Session 2 (Choice of 1)
- Civic Engagement Panel
- Trans-Inclusive Customer Service
- Well Intentioned Organizations & Hostile Work Environments
Thank you to our sponsors: Chicago Waldorf School, Women & Children First Bookstore, Pet Food Experts, First Midwest Bank State Representative Kelly Cassidy, and Dr. Kimberly Beith of Total Wellness Chiropractic Clinic.
Saturday, February 22, 2020
9:00am - 3:00pm CST-
Chicago Waldorf School
5200 N Ashland, Chicago, IL 60640
Andersonville Chamber of Commerce
About
Welcome to Andersonville. A neighborhood on Chicago’s north side, Andersonville is known for its Swedish roots, historic architecture, and bustling urban main street, Clark Street. When you arrive in Andersonville, you feel you have arrived someplace special. While our roots are Swedish, we are also recognized as the “shop local capital of Chicago,” supporting the largest network of local and independent businesses in the area. Home to one of Chicago’s largest LGBTQ+ populations, Andersonville is a community full of pride and a commitment to equality. Andersonville is for everyone.