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2025 marks the 50th Anniversary of Pride celebrations in Washington, DC! The Capital Pride Alliance is excited for Washington, DC to host WorldPride 2025 and share this momentous and exciting milestone with our international community.
Wednesday June 4, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
"DEVELOPING LEADERS FOR SUSTAINABLE LGBTQIA2S+ ADVOCACY ACROSS SECTORS" This transformative paneled workshop focuses on cultivating effective leadership within LGBTQIA2S+ advocacy movements that spans governmental, corporate, nonprofit and grassroots sectors. Participants will explore sustainable leadership models that prevent burnout while maximizing impact through collaborative approaches that bridge institutional divides.
Through expert facilitation, participants will:
  • Identify cross-sectoral leadership strategies that leverage diverse organizational strengths
  • Develop skills for building resilient advocacy networks that withstand political shifts
  • Learn succession planning techniques to ensure movement continuity
  • Explore innovative resource mobilization approaches for long-term sustainability
  • Practice navigating complex stakeholder relationships while maintaining community accountability
This highly interactive session brings together emerging and established leaders to share knowledge across generations, cultural contexts, and professional backgrounds. Participants will develop personalized leadership development plans that reflect their unique positions within the broader advocacy ecosystem.

Join us to strengthen the leadership pipeline within LGBTQIA2S+ movements and create more sustainable pathways for advancing human rights globally. This workshop embodies the conference's commitment to equipping changemakers with practical tools for creating lasting impact in their communities and beyond.


Speakers
avatar for NIKKI PHINYAPINCHA

NIKKI PHINYAPINCHA

Co-Founder, Trans Pride Thailand
avatar for ASHER MCMAHER

ASHER MCMAHER

Executive Director, Trans Up Front IL
Asher McMaher (they/them/theirs) is the Executive Director of Trans Up Front IL, bringing over 10 years of advocacy experience for transgender and gender-expansive youth, teens, and young adults. They are also one of the very few transgender and deaf community leaders in the country... Read More →
avatar for JANELLE PEREZ

JANELLE PEREZ

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LPAC
Janelle Perez is a mother, first-generation American, cancer survivor, and businesswoman who ran for Florida State Senate in 2022 to fight for healthcare access, justice, and equal representation. Born and raised in Miami, she holds degrees from Florida International University and... Read More →
avatar for J. Lew

J. Lew

Director of Coalitions and Outreach, OutVote
Jo (they/them) serves as the Director of Coalitions and Outreach at OutVote and a Human Rights Studies M.A. student at Columbia University. As a Southern, queer, API activist with degrees in human rights, political science, and public policy, Jo is dedicated to advocacy and activism... Read More →
avatar for RILEY REED

RILEY REED

Grants and Partnerships Specialist, DC MAYOR'S OFFICE
Wednesday June 4, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
JW Marriott Washington, DC – Salon III 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA

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