Dec 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 5 mos · Remote

• The Third Space Press, an imprint of Thought Leader Press, is a book development and publishing business. After writing my forthcoming book, I realized how important it is for people's voices to be heard, especially LGBT thought leaders and change-makers, so I started my own media company in partnership with some industry veterans.
• Please reach out if you or anyone you know is interested in writing a book.

Oct 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 7 mos · Remote · Hybrid

• As an Organizational Well-Being Workshop Presenter, I conduct live and virtual facilitation, training, and consulting services for various organizations and audiences. I leverage my subject-matter knowledge and experience in corporate, community, and organizational diversity, emotional wellness, social care, conflict mitigation, and mental fitness.

Mar 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 2 mos · Remote

• The Umbrella Hour, which garners approximately 50,000 weekly listeners, is hosted by Dr. An Goldbauer (clinical sexologist) and Zander Keig (licensed clinical social worker); it features insightful, provocative, and inspiring interviews that examine the lives of LGBT people from diverse vantage points.
• https://ukhealthradio.com/blog/program/the-umbrella-hour/

Feb 2022 – Aug 2022 · 6 mos

• Design, develop, and deliver wellness and interpersonal growth courses.
• Facilitate leadership engagement discussions.

Aug 2021 – May 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos · United States · Remote

• Developes and conducted virtual emotional wellness and personal growth healing-oriented webinars.
• Advised various FAIR Networks and Programs.
• Designed and delivered FAIR Diversity training sessions.
• The Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism (FAIR) is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to advancing civil rights and liberties for all Americans and promoting a common culture based on fairness, understanding, and humanity.

Jul 2021 – Jun 2022 · 11 mos · Remote

• BetterUp Care™ helps each person understand how they are feeling and why, and equips them with the coaching and support they need in the moments they need them most — the highs, the lows, and everything in-between. BetterUp Care™ is personalized to each individual. Based on a member’s needs, we connect them with the coaching and resources needed to feel and perform at their best.

Jul 2021 – Feb 2022 · 7 mos

• EmpowerED Pathways is a 501(c)(3) organization principled in human-centered solutions. Established in 2017 to provide educators, students, and communities a Social and Emotional Learning framework focused on fortifying the individual and increasing societal cooperation.

Jul 2021 – Jan 2022 · 6 mos

• Certified organizations and businesses must first score a minimum baseline performance and then will commit to a path of incremental improvement year on year. Once a business or organization has been certified they will receive the Pride 365 Seal Of Approval.
• The Seal of Approval will be awarded on an annual basis. This ensures that the improvements committed to are being met.
• Pride 365 takes a holistic view of a business or organisation. Often the unsung heroes are the ones fighting for fairness and inclusion on the inside. Being certified shines a light on the work being undertaken by Human Resources and then turning the light around so that it becomes a beacon that the LGBT+ community can see and will know you are a company deserving of their ongoing loyalty and custom.
• We ensure that society as a whole can see the work you do that oftentimes would go unnoticed, in effect what was once seen as a cost will become a driver of revenue.
• The Pride 365 assessment process evaluates your business, your products or service and your ongoing commitment to the LGBT+ community. In partnership with Interpride, the Seal of Approval was launched at World Pride, Stone Wall 50 in New York July 2019.

May 2021 – Present · 5 yrs

• The Institute for Liberal Values’ (ILV) mission is to promote the classical liberal values of reason and freedom for the common benefit of all humanity.
• www.ilvalues.org

Apr 2021 – Aug 2025 · 4 yrs 4 mos

• Become certified!
• https://www.contemporaryrelationships.com/certification

Feb 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 3 mos · Remote

• The Caregiver Wellness Collective Inc. is a new nonprofit startup (pending 501c3) focused on holistic wellness education and services for Caregivers. The LGBTQ Caregiver Center is an initiative of the Caregiver Wellness Collective Inc., that is guided by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals, advocates, and allies who share a passion for improving Caregiver health and wellness.
• The Center is part of a Dunedin based nonprofit known as the Caregiver Wellness Collective Inc.
• Named 1 of 10 top resources for LGBTQ aging by the Johns Hopkins Center on Aging and Health.

Nov 2020 – Aug 2023 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Remote · Remote

• Developed and conducted virtual emotional wellness and personal growth healing-oriented webinars.
• Community and Member Circles are live community sessions, led by therapists & coaches, on wellness topics (sleep hygiene, navigating uncertainty, effective communication, stress management, etc.). Circles are designed to be spaces for us to collectively learn, grow, and connect across topics that impact our day-to-day lives.
• "Modern Health is a mental health platform that brings care right to your fingertips. We believe that resources for your well-being should be accessible, personalized, culturally centered, and actionable for your day-to-day. Tell us what you’d like to work on and we’ll connect you with support that aligns with your self-care needs — including one-on-one coaching, therapy, Circles, guided meditations, exercises, and more."

Sep 2020 – Feb 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos · Remote · Remote

• Plume is a passion-fueled, mission-driven company that is trans-founded and focused on radically increasing access to medication and products for the trans- and broader queer community, supporting a bold, authentic and healthy lifestyle.

Sep 2020 – Feb 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos · Florida, United States

• All Things Diverse, LLC assists organizations in realizing their full potential through deliberate actions. We are committed to helping our clients create a workplace culture of belonging where everyone feels welcomed.

Jun 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

• Transitional Wisdom & Wellness is a program of Welcome, that provides whole-body self-care opportunities for transgender individuals. Special care is provided to ensure that resources are free and able to support individuals of all socio-economic classes. We also support publish books through Wilgefortis press and hold vigils for events important to the LGBTQ community.
• Transitional Wisdom is a concept created by Zander Keig and the Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer. Their book, Letters for my Brothers: Transitional Wisdom in Retrospect, was a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award in Transgender Nonfiction and inspired a number of other books. Zander and Megan also co-edited Manifest: Transitional Wisdom on Male Privilege.

Dec 2019 – Jul 2020 · 7 mos · Jacksonville, Florida Area

• Provided brief, evidence-based, culturally-competent, trauma-informed, client-centered therapy via video teletherapy with Post-9/11 Veterans and military families for a variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, adjustment issues, anger, grief and loss, family issues, transition challenges, and relationship problems.

May 2019 – Dec 2019 · 7 mos · Jacksonville, Florida, United States

• Outpatient Therapist at Medication-Assisted Treatment Clinic for opiate addiction. Conducted individual and group therapy.

Sep 2018 – Oct 2022 · 4 yrs 1 mo · United States

• Presented culturally and linguistically appropriate curriculum to physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, physician assistants, mental health counselors, psychologists, surgeons, and social workers on Transgender Affirming Health Care, Advanced Psychotherapy, Complex Case Study Consultation, and Clinical Documentation. Moderated panels and discussion groups.
• 2020 WPATH Harry Benjamin Distinguished Education Award recipient.

May 2016 – May 2019 · 3 yrs · United States

• Served as the Navy Medicine West Regional Transgender Care Team (TGCT) Clinical Social Work Case Manager. Instrumental in the establishment, development, and running of TGCT. Directly managed 225 active-duty Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, stationed across Asia, the Pacific islands and Western United States (including Alaska), with occupational, social, legal, medical and interpersonal navigation of a gender transition pathway. Developed and managed patient database, developed patient case studies for presentation at biweekly TGCT meetings. Additionally, often called on to consult, advise and train military personnel and civil service employees on transgender health issues.

Jun 2015 – May 2016 · 11 mos

• Intensive clinical case management of chronically homeless veterans struggling with substance use and mental illness, providing psychosocial treatment to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other diversified backgrounds.
• Independently implemented a treatment plan, identified problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and assistance needed to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups to achieve treatment goals, utilizing supportive, problem solving, or crisis intervention techniques.
• Screened and assessed Veterans with multiple high risk factors, and identified treatment needs which impacted adjustments to their environments and established treatment goals.
• Applied knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, physical disabilities, Military Sexual Trauma (MST), and treatment procedures when working with acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries; common medications and their effects/side effects; and medical terminology.
• Designated LGBT veteran care expert by San Diego VA Healthcare System.

Sep 2012 – Jun 2015 · 2 yrs 9 mos

• Independently provided psychosocial treatment to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other diversified backgrounds applying knowledge of human development and behavior (physical and psychological), and the differential influences of the environment, society, and culture; with patients and families who were experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical, and social problems utilizing individual, group, and family counseling skills to formulate and independently implement a treatment plan, identifying the patient’s problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and assistance needed to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups to achieve treatment goals, utilizing supportive, problem solving, or crisis intervention techniques.
• Screened and assessed Veterans with multiple high risk factors, and identify treatment needs which may impact the Veteran’s adjustment to their environment, and established treatment goals.
• Applied knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, physical disabilities, Military Sexual Trauma (MST), and treatment procedures when working with acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries; common medications and their effects/side effects; and medical terminology.
• Functioned as an outreach specialist and case manager for Veterans in the Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) program, performing duties to facilitate transition to independent and/or transitional housing.
• Developed discharge plans for veterans in homeless programs with complicated cases.
• Served on two national VA workgroups tasked with reviewing and developing policies impacting transgender veterans and employees.

Sep 2011 – May 2012 · 8 mos · San Diego, California

• Under direct supervision, provided discharge planning and case management to psychiatric patients in inpatient unit.
• Additionally, conducted psychosocial assessments of a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other diversified backgrounds and applied knowledge of human development and behavior (physical and psychological), and the differential influences of the environment, society, and culture; with patients and families who were experiencing a variety of psychiatric and social problems utilizing individual, group, and family counseling skills to formulate and independently implement a discharge plan.
• Facilitated weekly process group and CBT psycho-education group.

Sep 2010 – May 2011 · 8 mos · Greater San Diego Area

• Provided assistance with: Basic necessities (food, shelter, etc.), Mental health & counseling services, Daily coping skills, Referrals for professional services, Advocacy, Budgeting, Crisis intervention, and Vocational/employment guidance.

Oct 2009 – Jul 2010 · 9 mos · San Diego, California

• Supervised large team of recruiting and customer service phone clerks for Census 2010 operations.

Jan 2009 – Oct 2009 · 9 mos · San Diego, California

• Supervised the provision of all services to veterans furnished by employment service employees, including counseling, testing, and identifying training and employment opportunities; monitoring job listings from federal contractors to see that eligible veterans get priority in referrals to these jobs; monitoring federal department and agency vacancies listed at local state employment service offices; promoting and monitoring the participation of veterans in federally-funded employment and training programs; cooperating with the Department of Veterans' Affairs to aid service-connected disabled veterans who need services to improve their employability; and
• contacting community leaders, employers, unions, training programs and veterans' service organizations to be sure eligible veterans get the services to which they are entitled. Facilitated employment section of Transition Assistant Program (TAP) at San Diego US Marine Corps bases. Enrolled Veterans living at Veterans Village San Diego in CalJOBS system and provided vocational guidance services.

Jan 2002 – Jan 2004 · 2 yrs · Berkeley, California

• Managed graduate student residence hall.
• Developed and coordinated social, academic, safety, security and cleaning schedules for residents.
• Mediated suite mate disputes.
• Liaison between students and staff.
• Interacted with students on a regular basis.
• Processed building maintenance requests.

Jan 1996 – Jan 1999 · 3 yrs · Denver, Colorado

• Developed and managed an award winning collegiate Speakers Bureau.
• Coordinated campus Safe Zone Project.
• Organized over 100 events for Office of Student Life.

Jan 1990 – Present · 36 yrs 4 mos · Hybrid

• Expertise in developing and conducting live and virtual facilitation, training, and consulting services.
• Available for Wellness, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Social and Emotional Learning, Inclusion, Belonging Facilitation, Social Care Guidance, Conflict Management Training, Clinical Program Development Consultation, and Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Technical Assistance.
• Provide sought-after clinical and non-clinical technical assistance, mentoring, culturally and linguistically appropriate services, and consultation to psychotherapists, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, healthcare systems, academic institutions, professional associations, and individuals on transgender (veteran and civilian) transition strategies and healthcare access navigation.
• Conduct interactive and engaging web-based and in-person presentations for hospitals, universities, schools, medical centers, corporations, nonprofit organizations, religious institutions, government agencies, and community groups.
• Sample of Clients: Modern Health, All Things Diverse LLC, Inclusive Leaders Group, Veterans Health Administration, TechData, Gilead, Schrodinger, Unite Us, Plume, Out & Equal, Bounteous, TogetherWell, National Association of Social Workers, World Professional Association for Transgender Health, CA State University System, Regis University, Broward County School District, Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego State University, PFLAG, Kaiser Permanente, Metropolitan State University of Denver, National Diversity Council.

Jan 1990 – Aug 1991 · 1 yr 7 mos · Santa Rosa, California

• Acted as a liaison between secondary school and police department: patrolled campus for trespassers, escorted students entering school grounds after first bell, intervened students leaving campus prior to end of school day, reported to classrooms where disruptive behavior reported by teacher, escorted students from classroom to main office, communicated with local law enforcement officials.

Nov 1988 – Jan 1990 · 1 yr 2 mos · San Diego, California

• Conducted undercover operations at a Public Utilities Company within the Customer Service Department. Drafted and filed daily reports of observations and interactions. Debriefed daily with Narcorp supervisor. Participated in Narcotics Joint Task Force activities: discussed case, wore wire, purchased narcotics, testified in court.

Oct 1986 – Nov 1988 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Greater San Diego Area

• The Coast Guard's Firemen are charged with maintaining and repairing the ship's vital electrical and propulsion systems.
• Utilizing highly advanced diagnostic tools, they monitor the performance of the ship's power plant and electrical equipment, including its engines, generators, lighting circuits, and distribution switchboards, ensuring that each of these meets the highest operational readiness standards. Dedicated to enhancing the ship's safety and stability, Firemen also demonstrate advanced proficiency in emergency management and damage control.