LGBTQIA+ Allyship - Tash Koster-Thomas
LGBTQIA+ Allyship
LGBTQIA+ terminology Sexual orientation Gender identity Workplace inclusivity Allyship
Tash Koster-Thomas
Tash (she/her) is an Inclusion and Diversity Consultant, presenter, speaker and LGBTQ+ Activist, who is at the forefront of the conversation.
An informative workshop unpacking the importance of inclusive language and terminology in the workplace. Understanding common LGBTQIA+ terminology as well as differentiating between sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
The workshop looks at common challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community and how we can combat microaggressions and stereotyping. It provides a framework for allyship and actionable tools to promote LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
About Tash Koster-Thomas
Tash uses her lived experience and intersectional identity as a Black queer woman to continue the focus on diversity and inclusion in society and in the workplace. She provides valuable insight into how to remove barriers associated with diversity and constructively ensure that opportunities can be accessed with equity in both the workplace and wider in our local and global communities. Tash is a seasoned and experienced speaker and panel member on equality and diversity discussions.