Queer Centered Careers Panel

CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Public Policy

 

Lex is a panelist at CUNY SPH’s event!

Date: Wednesday, December 4th, 2024

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

This event is closed to the public

Event Description

Are you interested in exploring careers that center on queer advocacy and inclusion?

Counseling and Wellness Services, in collaboration with Career Services, are hosting a special workshop designed to provide students and alumni with valuable insights, tools, and guidance for thriving in queer-centered career paths.

The event will feature a panel discussion with:

  • Lex Pe’er Horwitz (he/they): Nationally recognized LGBTQ+ educator, consultant, and public speaker, with a focus on fostering inclusive environments and advancing LGBTQIA+ advocacy in diverse settings.

  • Dr. Spring Cooper (she/they): Associate Professor at CUNY SPH and social researcher specializing in public health, health promotion, and sexuality, with a career spanning international research and teaching.

  • Angel Soba (they/he): Social Justice Programs Coordinator passionate about amplifying marginalized voices and implementing community-driven solutions through youth engagement and food justice initiatives.

This is an incredible opportunity to learn from experts, gain inspiration, and connect with others passionate about LGBTQIA+ advocacy and careers.

Questions addressed at the event may include:

Breaking into queer careers/roles:

  • Organization Identification

    1. How can someone identify organizations or industries that prioritize queer inclusion and equity?

    a. What are some signs a workplace is genuinely inclusive versus just performative?

    2. Are there specific resources, networks, or job boards you recommend for finding queer-centered roles?

  • Skills building / Networking

    3. How can early-career professionals build queer-specific skills or connections?

    4. How can someone identify and highlight transferable skills from unrelated jobs that are valuable in queer-centered careers? Can you provide an example of one of these skills?

    5. Do you have any advice for finding a mentor in queer-centered roles?

  • Emotional Burden

    6. How do you avoid burnout when working in queer advocacy or similar emotionally demanding roles?

  • General Advice

    7. Do you have any more advice for finding or succeeding in a queer-centered career?

Navigating queerness in the workplace:

  • Coming out in the workplace

    • 1. Can you touch on coming out in the workplace? How do you navigate being out at work while still maintaining professional boundaries?

    • 2. What factors or red flags should you consider when deciding if it’s safe to come out?

  • Pronouns

    3. What’s a good way to introduce your pronouns in the workplace, especially in environments where it’s not common practice?

    4. How do you handle situations where colleagues consistently misgender you or incorrectly assume your identity? What if your supervisor/leadership is the one exhibiting this kind of behavior?

    5. How do you gracefully and respectfully correct yourself if you accidentally misgender someone in the workplace?

  • Marginalization

    6. How do you address subtle or overt microaggressions in a professional but effective way?

    7. What role can allies play in addressing marginalization?

    Q & A

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