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Why call on Gearah?
Gearah employs techniques and practical advice that keep heavy corporate language out of the Inclusion & Diversity conversation. Most experts can cover the touch-points with measurable data sets and parameters, but can they have real conversations that will change the way people see and implement inclusive behaviors, policies, and procedures? Inclusion starts with honest conversations and Gearah is an expert at leading the type of conversations that quickly bring positive and lasting results.
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About Gearah
Appearances
Gearah is an inclusion and diversity consultant and nationally-recognized LGBTQ subject matter expert who works tirelessly to focus on and illuminate the importance of discussing topics of race, gender, ethnicity, age, equity, disability, acceptance, and understanding. Her transgender life experience and people-first attitude encourage a positive learning environment that opens hearts and minds. Gearah is warm, approachable, engaging and always finds ways to bring people together.
A main focus of her work involves training within businesses, organizations, government agencies, hospital networks, law-enforcement personnel, and schools. Her training curriculum employs best practices as outlined in the WPATH Standards of Care and HRC's Corporate Equality Index.
Gearah is frequently quoted in the media supporting the narrative of accepting and protecting people who identify within the LGBTQ community. Over the last several years, her visibility has reached millions of people around the world. She has been featured in influential national media including: The TODAY Show; The New York Times; Rolling Stone; ABC, CBS, NBC national news; The Chicago Tribune; NPR, and many other outlets.
Gearah is often invited to speak at professional conferences, universities, and schools.
She is also co-founder of The GenderCool Project, a national storytelling campaign that showcases successful and talented young people who identify as transgender. GenderCool is empowering the world to see diversity as positive and important.
As a community advocate, Gearah has trained more than 2,000 volunteers through Chicago's Center on Halsted, the largest LGBTQ center in the Midwest. In addition, she founded the Transfeminine Alliance Chicago, which meets weekly. She is also credited with bringing LGBTQ policies and procedures to school districts across the state of Illinois.
Gearah is committed to bringing positivity and visibility to your inclusion and diversity approach.
Recent Engagements
Uber
Allstate
Hewlett-Packard
Conagra Brands
Sanofi
Grubhub
William Blair
Citi
Advocate Medical Center
University of Illinois Chicago
Northwestern University
Loyola University
Roosevelt University
Skokie Police Department
Inclusion & Diversity Specialties
The impact a consultant brings to any topic is a direct result of that individual's life experience. Extraordinary experience can lead to extraordinary results. As a person who proudly identifies as transgender, Gearah has first-hand experience at bringing gender-inclusive policies, procedures, guidelines, and support to your company or organization. She creates an inclusive path for your employees, co-workers, communities, and their families. Gearah's flexible curriculum and dynamic trainings are proven game changers in the workplace. Topics of discussion are tailored around…
Leadership
Advocacy
Positivity
Creativity
Unconscious Bias
Pay Gaps
Job Benefits
Hiring
Harassment
Ethnicity
Age
Gender
Cultural Influence
Personalities
Socioeconomic barriers
LGBTQ+ Representation
Politics in the workplace
ERG/BRG Alignment
Teamwork
Acceptance
Understanding
Sensitivity
Presentations, Trainings, Keynotes
Gearah's national reputation as a "Keynote Goddess" was earned through her ability to connect with her audience on deeply personal and impactful levels.
Dynamic on-screen visuals and key corporate/internal branding elevates your commitment to your workforce. Q&A sessions, breakout groups, and targeted conversations help foster and support new understanding and learning.
Trainings are delivered with various levels of content and engagement which may include self-guided modules, in-person sessions, or dynamic keynote presentations.
2023 Dates are filling quickly!
Counseling
Gearah counsels many people and families who embrace a transgender experience. Every person’s life-journey is unique but there are countless aspects to a gender transition that are simply easier with a knowledgeable guide and mentor. Gearah’s positive outlook and welcoming perspectives will help you and your family stay focused on the important things in life and provide support based on her wisdom, compassion, life-experience, and kindness. Gearah is available via Skype, FaceTime, or Phone for counseling services. Rates are based on an hourly sliding scale.
Advocacy
Gearah is strong advocate for the LGBTQ community. Over the years, she has dedicated thousand of hours to help foster a deeper understanding and acceptance of all people. Gearah often says that she owes her life to the people who advocated before her and encourages others to come forward and be generous with their time and talents.
Testimonials
“Over the past year, we have worked with Gearah on several occasions. Some consulting, some training, and a company keynote for Pride Month. Gearah is a wonderful speaker and trainer. She really connected with our teams and brought some great insights. We look forward to working with her again.” Kelley Berlin - SVP People, Grubhub
“I’ve have watched Gearah work over the years and highly recommend her for any corporate or organizational trainings you may require. She has a way of building positive conversations around the toughest topics. Gearah’s LGBTQ advocacy work is unmatched when coupled with her powerful speaking skills. She is a true leader in the D&I field!” Mike Ziri - Director of Public Policy, Equality Illinois.
“Gearah is a marvelous speaker! She helps people smile during deep discussions and delivers topics with laser focus. Her expertise is evident from the first words spoken. Gearah’s work has made a positive lasting impression on me and the group of 100+ individuals she presented to. Even more, I appreciated the months leading up to the presentation and our thoughtful conversations.” Drew Kirkbride - VP, Senior Program Manager, Financial Services
“On the suggestion of a friend, our family reached out to Gearah via email to discuss our daughter’s gender transition. We spoke several times via telephone in advance of a most helpful in-person meeting. Gearah really helped me and my family understand our daughter’s transition - especially given that in many aspects, we didn't know what we didn't know as unfortunately, there isn't a 'transition playbook'. I highly recommend her for counseling for you and your family.” Thomas Malone - Proud Dad
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