LGBTQ Domestic Violence |
1pm |
Presented by Morgan Dodge, Friends of the Family
Morgan is a queer trans man who is dedicated to social justice. He graduated UNI with an art degree, and minored in women and gender studies. He works for Friends of the Family as a diversity advocate, and strives to meet all client’s culturally specific needs.
Morgan is a queer trans man who is dedicated to social justice. He graduated UNI with an art degree, and minored in women and gender studies. He works for Friends of the Family as a diversity advocate, and strives to meet all client’s culturally specific needs.
The Queer Youth Experience |
2pm |
Presented by Nate Monson, Iowa Safe Schools
Nate Monson leads Iowa Safe Schools where he has been Executive Director since 2007. He is a well known voice in Iowa on issues related to LGBTQ youth and school climate issues. He speaks annually to many colleges/universities, schools, corporations, and community organizations. Nate serves his community with involvement in various organizations including being a Member of the Iowa Bullying Prevention Council and Chairperson of the Iowa Pride PAC. Nate graduated from Clarke University in 2007 with a BA in History. In his role at Iowa Safe Schools, Nate works to lead the organization’s strategic plan, development efforts, organization of the Annual Iowa Governors Conference on LGBTQ Youth, and creation of programming efforts.
Nate Monson leads Iowa Safe Schools where he has been Executive Director since 2007. He is a well known voice in Iowa on issues related to LGBTQ youth and school climate issues. He speaks annually to many colleges/universities, schools, corporations, and community organizations. Nate serves his community with involvement in various organizations including being a Member of the Iowa Bullying Prevention Council and Chairperson of the Iowa Pride PAC. Nate graduated from Clarke University in 2007 with a BA in History. In his role at Iowa Safe Schools, Nate works to lead the organization’s strategic plan, development efforts, organization of the Annual Iowa Governors Conference on LGBTQ Youth, and creation of programming efforts.
Transgender Visibility |
3pm |
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Transgender people are misrepresented and underrepresented in all aspects of our society from media to politics to our own communities. Transgender people and our allies must take control of our narratives to provide and demand accurate portrayals and messaging that truly reflects who we are. We must no longer be silent or anonymous in the discussion of our lives.
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Presented by Jack Schuler, Transgender activist and military veteran
Jack is a transgender man living in Des Moines. He is a Marine Corps veteran and former high school English teacher. He is an activist for social justice.
Jack is a transgender man living in Des Moines. He is a Marine Corps veteran and former high school English teacher. He is an activist for social justice.
The State of LGBTQ Equality |
4pm |
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In this session, Daniel Hoffman-Zinnel will discuss the current state of LGBTQ equality here in Iowa. Though we successfully fought for marriage equality, many LGBTQ persons are still lacking basic protections under the law, or are concerned the rights they’ve won are under threat. Come hear how you can get involved in advancing equality.
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Presented by Daniel Hoffman-Zinnel, Executive Director of OneIowa
Hoffman-Zinnel has served as One Iowa’s executive director since January 2017. He has over 10 years of nonprofit experience working with the LGBTQ community, migrant and seasonal farmworkers, Latinxcommunity, and individuals with disabilities. Daniel has a Doctorate of Education in Leadership from Creighton University. His doctoral work includes a dissertation titled Resilient Leadership: A Case study about a gay man’s journey of coming out and running for public office.
Hoffman-Zinnel has served as One Iowa’s executive director since January 2017. He has over 10 years of nonprofit experience working with the LGBTQ community, migrant and seasonal farmworkers, Latinxcommunity, and individuals with disabilities. Daniel has a Doctorate of Education in Leadership from Creighton University. His doctoral work includes a dissertation titled Resilient Leadership: A Case study about a gay man’s journey of coming out and running for public office.
Homosexuality and the Bible |
5pm |
Presented by Dr. Susan Hill, Department of Philosophy and World Religions, University of Northern Iowa
Susan Hill began giving talks on homosexuality and the Bible after she moved to Cedar Falls more than 20 years ago and saw numerous LGBT people struggling to reconcile their faith with their sexuality. She hopes that by sharing how biblical scholars understand the history and context of passages on homosexuality, people can learn that what the Bible says about same-sex sex is more complicated--and interesting--than they may have thought.
Susan Hill began giving talks on homosexuality and the Bible after she moved to Cedar Falls more than 20 years ago and saw numerous LGBT people struggling to reconcile their faith with their sexuality. She hopes that by sharing how biblical scholars understand the history and context of passages on homosexuality, people can learn that what the Bible says about same-sex sex is more complicated--and interesting--than they may have thought.
Running, Winning, & Serving.The Experiences of LGBTQ Elected Officials in Iowa.
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5:30 pm |
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There are thousands of elected officials serving on school boards, city councils, county boards, and in the state legislature across Iowa. However fewer than five openly identify as being a part of the LGBTQ community. Here from two of them about why our voices, perspective, and experiences are needed at all levels of government.
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State Representative Liz Bennet, District 65 (Cedar Rapids)
In 2014, Representative Liz Bennett became the first openly LGBTQ woman to serve in the Iowa legislature. During her time she has been a tireless for all marginalized communities including the LGBTQ community. Liz has a background in both community organizing and the tech industry. She was raised with a strong sense of service, largely influenced by the volunteerism of her grandmother.
In 2014, Representative Liz Bennett became the first openly LGBTQ woman to serve in the Iowa legislature. During her time she has been a tireless for all marginalized communities including the LGBTQ community. Liz has a background in both community organizing and the tech industry. She was raised with a strong sense of service, largely influenced by the volunteerism of her grandmother.
Black Hawk County Supervisor Chris Schwartz
In 2016, Chris became the first openly LGBTQ person to hold elected office in Black Hawk County. He has a long career as a community organizer having worked in the forefront of many social justice causes. Since 2006 he has been the Iowa organizer for Americans for Democratic Action and has served on the Cedar Valley Pridefest board of directors since its founding in the fall of 2011.
In 2016, Chris became the first openly LGBTQ person to hold elected office in Black Hawk County. He has a long career as a community organizer having worked in the forefront of many social justice causes. Since 2006 he has been the Iowa organizer for Americans for Democratic Action and has served on the Cedar Valley Pridefest board of directors since its founding in the fall of 2011.
Candidate Round-Up |
6pm |
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All candidates who support Cedar Valley Pridefest by having a both at our festival have been invited to participate in our candidate round-up. You will have an opportunity to hear from and question a variety of folks running for City Council, State legislature, Governor, and the United States Congress.
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