Gender Galaxy
Class Length: 90 minutes
Gender is a social construct.It is understood in a variety of ways across cultures. This training explores the intersections of racism and transphobia by unpacking the impact of settler-colonialism as it relates to gender around the globe. Participants will learn about gender diversity around the world, and have opportunities to reflect on their own gender journeys so they have increased awareness of their own cultural framework for gender as a reference point for understanding gender diversity.
Presenter
Lark Doolan
Lark Doolan is the Executive Director of Queer Humboldt, a 501(c)3 non-profit that supports schools in not only being safe places but ultimately places of liberation for 2S/LGBTQIA+ youth. Doolan started his career in schools in 2007 by working as a special education paraprofessional. He later became a credentialed special education teacher and eventually a district superintendent. Now he works in partnership with schools to support systems change. Doolan is also a practicing marriage and family therapist and serves on the State of California's Office of Health Equity Advisory Committee, representing the Humboldt County 2S/LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Policy Council. Since 2012, Doolan has provided trainings for school staff on creating safe and inclusive schools for gender diverse youth, non-heterosexual youth, and youth with disabilities.