Webinar 3: Research and Campaigns focused on LGBTQ people and Employment
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Chris Lugo, Executive Director of the Out Georgia Business Alliance, Gabrielle Claiborne, Co-founder and CEO of Transformation Journeys Worldwide, and Dr. Franco Dispenza, Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling and Counselor Education at Georgia State University (and Licensed Psychologist in Georgia) all discuss what’s next when it comes to LGBTQ research and campaigns specifically around employment. Moderated by Ashlei Rabess M.A., LAPC, NCC, Doctoral student in the Counselor Education and Practice program at Georgia State University and LGBTQ Institute Fellow.
Featuring Expert Panelists:
Chris Lugo
Chris Lugo (he/him) is the first Executive Director of the OUT Georgia Business Alliance, proudly serving as Georgia’s only LGBTQ+ and Allied Chamber of Commerce. In this role, Lugo is charged with leading the nonprofit chamber’s focus on serving the LGBTQ+ and allied business community by advocating for the most inclusive and equitable business environment; providing support and resources to fuel economic growth; and driving meaningful community connections and impact across the State of Georgia.
Gabrielle Claiborne
Gabrielle Claiborne (her/hers) has been an out and active transwoman since 2010 and is the Co-founder and CEO of Transformation Journeys Worldwide, an inclusion training and consulting firm with a transgender focus. She helps cutting-edge organizations position themselves to attract and retain the best talent, foster collaborative working environments, and drive innovation by creating fully trans-inclusive cultures.
Franco Dispenza
Franco Dispenza, Ph.D. (him/his), is Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling and Counselor Education at Georgia State University and is a Licensed Psychologist (GA) and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Originally born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., Franco Dispenza moved to Atlanta, Georgia in 2007. His clinical, social justice, and research interests are in the areas of sexual and gender minority populations, persons living with chronic illness and disabilities, career development, and counselor education/psychologist training.
Ashlei Rabess
Ashlei Rabess, M.A., LAPC, NCC (she/her) is a third-year doctoral student in the Counselor Education and Practice program at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia, and is an LGBTQ Institute Fellow. Ashlei’s academic and professional interests include multiculturalism and social justice in counseling and counselor education, generational trauma and healing, internalized oppression in LGBTQ+ individuals, and group work. Ashlei is also a current NBCC Doctoral Minority Fellow, CSI Leadership Intern, and serving as Editorial Assistant for the Journal for Counselor Leadership and Advocacy.