Despite having made great strides through recent Supreme Court rulings and high profile celebrities like Caitlyn Jenner taking LGBT issues into the mainstream, the Gay and Lesbian community still struggles to achieve acceptance, equality and recognition.
Our LGBT Speakers represent an array of diverse voices addressing various social, political and cultural issues affecting the LGBT community to go beyond tolerance and diversity to build understanding, open minds and opportunities for acceptance and awareness, and transcend coexistence to create collaboration and connection.
Since coming out in 2002, Esera Tuaolo, aka Mr. Aloha, has spoken to schools and corporations about the prevalence of homophobia in sports and business. He helps organizational leaders understand how to create a safe… Full Profile
George Takei is a social justice activist, social media superstar, Grammy-nominated recording artist, New York Times bestselling author, and pioneering actor. He has appeared in more than 40 feature films and hundreds of television roles, most famously… Full Profile
One of the most respected television anchors in the nation, Robin Roberts pulls in millions of loyal viewers each morning as the co-anchor of Good Morning America. A self-made journalist, Roberts’ bold leadership and authenticity… Full Profile
Liberal Muslim intellect, Irshad Manji is founder and director of the Moral Courage Project at New York University's school of public service, where she works to equip students to challenge political correctness, intellectual conformity and… Full Profile
Jonathan is a potter, designer, author, lifestyle personality, and founder of Jonathan Adler Enterprises. He launched his first ceramic collection in 1993 at Barneys New York and later expanded into home furnishings, opening his first… Full Profile
Captain Sandra Yawn is a world renowned captain in the yachting industry with over 30 years of experience. Yawn’s love for the ocean propelled her to achieve the highest status as a mega yacht captain… Full Profile
Shannon Whittington, RN, MSN, CCM, LGBTQ+ Health certified, is a bestselling author and certified speaker with the John Maxwell team. Her areas of expertise include LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace and LGBTQ+ patient-centered care. Shannon… Full Profile
Billie Jean King is one of the 20th Century’s most respected women, both on and off the tennis courts. She is a champion for social change and equality in all arenas, not just in sports.… Full Profile
Jessica Shortall believes that the world isn’t as polarized as we might think, so she spends her time looking for common ground among uncommon allies in order to make good happen. Her eclectic career has… Full Profile
JENNIFER BROWN is an award-winning entrepreneur, dynamic speaker and diversity and inclusion expert. She is the founder, president and CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting (JBC), a strategic leadership and diversity consulting firm that coaches business… Full Profile
Olympic silver medalist, Gus Kenworthy changed the landscape of sports culture in 2015 when he became the first skier to come out as gay. With over 1.7 million Instagram followers, Kenworthy balances a high-profile life… Full Profile
Margaret Cho’s comedy has been called “ahead of its time.” Sixteen years ago Cho began an entertainment career with a straightforward style of stand-up that promoted and paved the way for many conversations occurring today… Full Profile
The star of numerous acclaimed comedic and dramatic roles in television and movies, Meredith Baxter offers an inspiring story of courage, hope, self-acceptance and happiness to millions dealing with drug abuse, domestic abuse, and cancer.… Full Profile
Ellen DeGeneres is one of the most prominent personas in television and has paved the way for women and gays and lesbians in the entertainment industry. Noted for her one of a kind ability to… Full Profile
Hilary Rosen is one of the most sought after speakers and advisors in Washington, D.C. Thanks to her experience in political communications and leading high profile issue campaigns, Rosen is a proven expert in shaping… Full Profile
One of the youngest umpires in major league baseball history, Dave Pallone was forced to hide his sexuality for decades in order to realize his childhood dream of making calls on the baseball diamond. Since… Full Profile
Martina Navratilova is, in the words of Billie Jean King, “the greatest singles, doubles and mixed doubles player who’s ever lived”, taking women’s tennis to a new level with her fitness, speed, determination and agility.… Full Profile
Widely regarded as the best diver in the history of the sport, Greg Louganis is a four-time Olympic champion, a relentless voice for LGBT rights, and a powerful advocate for HIV awareness. In 1994, he… Full Profile
Lily Tomlin is an actress, writer, producer and one of America’s most well known comedians. She has appeared in countless films and TV shows, as well as theater and animation. She has won six Emmys,… Full Profile
Stephen Frost is a global authority on making inclusion and diversity happen in the workplace. After an intense five years designing and implementing the social inclusion program for the 2012 London Summer Olympics – which… Full Profile
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