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JD (he/they) is a Storyteller, Content Writer, and Instructional Designer specializing in LGBTQ+ 101, LGBTQ+ history, gender, and neurodiversity.
With a diverse portfolio, JD has collaborated with Fortune 500 companies, Tony Award-winning shows, It Gets Better Project, Harvard University, the NYC Department of Education, Spain’s Ministry of Education, and the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM).
In addition, JD has contributed as a published scholar in human behavioral research at Columbia University’s Gender, Sexuality, and Health Center.
Topics
LGBTQ+ 101
An introduction to terminology, current state of LGBTQ+ rights, and tools for practicing allyship.
LGBTQ+ History
A timeline of LGBTQ+ history, past and present-day LGBTQ+ figures, and their contributions to society.
Beyond the Binary
Unpacking the biological, psychological, and social aspects of gender beyond the male/female binary.
Neurodiversity
Foundational neurodiversity concepts, social model, universal design & the strengths-based approach.