Date: June 18, 2025

Time: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Location: Kennard Nature Nook 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville

This Voices and Stories program presented by the Centerville-Washington Diversity Council will host a panel who will focus on local LGBTQ+ individuals and the unique challenges presented by the intersection of their queer identities with other aspects of who they are. From race and ethnicity, to religion, to citizenship, balancing intersectionality can offer challenges, but it can also offer multiple areas for the communities around them to offer support. Join us to learn what it means to accept and understand ALL of someone, and how acceptance often begins at the intersection of who they are.

The Panelists include:

• Luke is a proud gay man, emergency room nurse, and community advocate in the Dayton area.
• Alexandra is a Mexican American queer lesbian who serves on the board of directors for the Cincinnati Workers Center & the Kettering Board of Community Relations and more.
• Tania is a Mental Health Counselor in training with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, fluent in both Spanish and English.

For questions about this program, please reach out to CWDC Program Chair, Roopsi Narayan at rjnarayan@premierhealth.com.

Date: June 18, 2025

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Location: Bock Family Brewing, 8150 Washington Village Drive, Dayton, OH 45458

Event Hashtags: #EqualityMatters #LGBTQPrideMonth

This panel discussion aims to bring together diverse voices to explore the ongoing challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community, examine the importance of allyship, and discuss effective ways to foster inclusivity in both personal and professional environments.

The session will feature advocates and members of the LGBTQ+ community, who will share insights, experiences, and strategies for creating a more supportive, equitable, and understanding society.

Objective: This program aims to inspire positive change by encouraging open, respectful discussions and providing participants with the knowledge and tools to foster inclusivity and strengthen allyship. Through collaboration, we hope to create more equitable spaces for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or identity. 

Panelists:

• Richelle Frabotta (she/her/hers) MSEd, CSE, CSES, professional sexuality education teacher, trainer, mentor and author of curricula for 30+ years 
• Amy Monteith (she/her) MS LPCC-S LICDC-CS, President Q+ Youth Center, VP and Co Founder of Closet Transformation 
• David Seyer, (he/him) President of the Special Wish Foundation Dayton & Southwest Chapters
• Jocelyn Weeda (she/her/hers), local teacher/middle childhood specialist.

Following the panel discussion, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and share their own experiences and thoughts on building allyship and inclusivity in a roundtable format.

Thanks to Bock Family Brewing for hosting our Voices and Stories program!