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“Creating a Culture of Inclusion” at St. Paul’s School, November 2021

“Beyond the jargon and buzzwords, what does it mean to build a workplace culture where our differences are celebrated, discussion is welcomed, and change is recognized as a necessary part of growth? What are small tasks that, when done collectively, can create a wave of change? ”

Shane’s work creates change through connection by meeting people where they are. 

Maybe it's your first conversation about gender and identity. Maybe you’re looking to challenge systems of oppression that have kept LGBTQ+ people and those with intersectional identities on the margins. 

Shane centers his experiences as a trans man to deliver trainings infused with humor, humility, and honesty to build trust and create dialogue. Shane’s accessible approach brings relatable content, real-life examples, and tangible action steps in support of your workplace needs and goals. Participants leave Shane’s presentations eager to continue the conversation, share what they’ve learned, and implement it into their daily lives. 

Shane helps you identify solutions to your workplace’s unique needs and challenges:

  • Create a safer and more inclusive office culture for your employees and help recruit new employees;

  • Change your outward-facing image to reflect your culture of inclusion;

  • Bring issues and ideas to your larger organization or business;

  • Proactively create or overhaul transgender-inclusive policies;

  • Anything you can dream of related to transgender inclusion, supporting trans youth, and empowering communities to create safer and more affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ people.

Shane’s workshops challenge implicit biases about sexual orientation and gender identity, including how and where we learned to perform our genders. He provides suggestions to change internal and external-facing culture and policies, and allows space for questions from participants who are willing to confront the status quo. 

Additionally, Shane has consulted with businesses to update their employee and corporate handbooks including policy recommendations and customized DEI training programs to earn recognition on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index. To date, all of Shane’s clients have scored 100 on the CEI and he is available to consult for the 2023 application process.

For testimonials or references, please contact Shane here.

Whatever your workplace transgender inclusion or gender equity goals, Shane will help you meet them. 

Before your workshop or training, Shane will meet with you to learn more about your needs and goals. This hour-long consultation lays the groundwork for your customized 60-75 minute training, workshop, interactive discussion, or policy review. Shane includes information about gender identity and expression, appropriate language, and tangible action steps in each presentation.

Learn more about Shane’s experience.

Shane’s recent clients include:

  • Arcadis U.S., Inc.

  • Big South Athletic Conference (NCAA D1)

  • Boston Roller Derby

  • DraftKings

  • ESPN

  • FiscalNote

  • Ilegal Mezcal

  • OBERLAND

  • University of Massachusetts - Lowell

  • St. Paul’s School (New Hampshire)

  • World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)

Shane has given trainings CLE trainings to the Cumberland County Bar Association (Maine) and has appeared at Nike Corporate Headquarters. He has also appeared as a guest panelist with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Queer Asian Social Club, and Black Queer Town Hall, and as a keynote speaker at the 2021 ATIXA Conference for Title IX professionals.

Shane has over a decade of experience in communications strategies, nonprofit leadership, advocacy, and community building with a keen eye for compelling storytelling. He is the founder and former Executive Director of Speak About It, a nonprofit that uses theater and small group discussions to teach consent and sexual assault prevention to high school and college students. It was through his time with Speak About It that Shane fell in love with, and later honed skills in, using storytelling and shared experiences to affect change. In addition, he has led local, statewide, and national communications efforts at EqualityMaine and the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF), and concurrently serves as the Impact Campaign Producer for the Emmy©-nominated Hulu Original documentary CHANGING THE GAME about three transgender high school athletes.

Trainings and workshops may be conducted virtually, in-person, or using a hybrid model of the two.

To learn more about pricing, including group size, contact Shane here.