Grand Rapids Welcomes Donna Rose

LGBT, NewsBites — By Speak Equal on November 9, 2009 at 9:00 am

Join us as we welcome Donna Rose, a nationally recognized speaker, educator, and advocate on transgender and transsexual issues. She is active in the leadership of several national GLBT Advocacy organizations, is the author of an award-winning memoir, is heavily involved in national corporate diversity efforts. Her website (www.donnarose.com) remains an active source of information and support for/about the transgender community. She is invited to share her inspirational, uplifting and fascinating journey with audiences around the country. On November 11, 2009 at 4 p.m., the GVSU LGBT Resource Center will host Ms. Rose as she speaks on current issues facing the transgender community at the Pere Marquette Room in GVSU’s Kirkhof Center.

Donna’s story is more than simply a journey across gender. Although that may be the most obvious indicator, it is actually a much deeper journey of self-discovery, and of self-definition. It is a journey to revisit decisions made about her and for her the moment she was born, and to reclaim her own destiny. It is a journey that features universally human experience: courage, fear, doubt, sadness, happiness, and ultimately, fulfillment. In short, it is a journey to find inner peace. Along the way, Donna uses her unique experience to provide valuable and fascinating perspectives on gender, culture, and life.

Donna is invited to share her incredible story at conferences, schools, and workplaces across the country. She has been featured on Entertainment Tonight, in USA Today, in Marie Claire Magazine, and in many local and national media efforts. She was identified as a “Gay Corporate Leader” by The Advocate magazine (March 2004). Donna’s presentation at Eastman Kodak is featured in a Human Rights Campaign training DVD titled “Understanding Transgender”. In short, Donna is a pioneer whose story has meaning for us all.
Donna lives and works in Scottsdale, AZ.

Web-sites
Donna’s Biography
Donna’s Web-site
Donna Rose: Human Rights Campaign
GVSU LGBT Resource Center

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