Description: Are you ready to vote? Join us to talk about voting issues in Wisconsin for trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming voters, including making your plan to vote, helping other community members vote, and ensuring that your vote actually counts! Presenter: Shelley Gregory (they/them or any pronouns). Bio:  Shelley Gregory (they/them or any pronouns). Shelley is a trans human, activist, and advocate, and the Strategic Project Coordinator for FORGE. Shelley has worked actively in the LGBTQI+ community for over 25 years and began to focus their work on advocacy for transgender and non-binary folx nearly two decades ago. Their background is as a civil rights lawyer. Shelley continually aims to contribute to improving quality of life for trans and non-binary individuals and increasing our inclusion in society. Shelley presently assists survivors of violence through individual advocacy and peer support, as well as policy development and public education. ASL, Captions, Recordings, and Trans/Queer-led. Events will have […]

Description: There are all kinds of relationships.  All of them need care, nurturing, and some work to blossom.  This session will focus on creating and maintaining meaningful relationships – of all kinds.  We’ll focus on learning how to improve active listening skills, communicating clearly, getting what you need, and action steps that will strengthen your budding and long-term relationships and friendships. Presenters: Joanna Woodbury & Carolyn Wesolowski Joanna Woodbury Joanna Woodbury is an experienced Certified Social Worker and has worked in HIV care since 2007. Joanna joined Froedtert and the Medical College in 2010 and serves as the Social Services Program Manager overseeing social work, mental health and pharmacy services provided in the Inclusion Health and Infectious Disease Clinics. Joanna also provides social services for Froedtert and the Medical College’s PrEP and Inclusion clinics. Joanna is a leader in HIV care and prevention social work and is responsible for the development and expansion of social […]

Description: Got questions about your legal rights? Join us for Q&A about general legal information for trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming residents of Wisconsin. We’ll discuss topics like name/gender marker changes, health care, employment and housing, civil rights and more. Bring your questions!   Zoom link https://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/99426809425 Use computer audio or dial in: +1 929 205 6099  or +1 301 715 8592  or +1 312 626 6799 Webinar ID: 994 2680 9425   Presenter: Shelley Gregory (they/them or any pronouns). Bio:  Shelley is a trans human, activist, and advocate, and the Strategic Project Coordinator for FORGE. Shelley has worked actively in the LGBTQI+ community for over 25 years and began to focus their work on advocacy for transgender and non-binary folx nearly two decades ago. Their background is as a civil rights lawyer. Shelley continually aims to contribute to improving quality of life for trans and non-binary individuals and increasing our inclusion in society. Shelley presently […]