Trainings & Consultations

 

The Pride Center is proud to offer trainings, consultations, and educational opportunities to create institutional and cultural change.

Our trainings help reduce stigma and discrimination throughout the county by engaging providers, teachers, and community through LGBTQ+ focused trainings and workshops. Our goal is to support San Mateo County in building cultural humility and creating more equitable environments for all LGBTQ+ folks. 

At this moment, all trainings offered by the Pride Center have moved to virtual learning platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

How to Request an LGBTQ+ Training

To request a training with the San Mateo County Pride Center or learn more about our current offerings, please contact our Lead Trainer Azisa Todd (they/she) at azisa.todd@sanmateopride.org.

Please note that we require a minimum of 1.5 hours to present our trainings to ensure there is ample time for a Q&A, an essential portion of each training. 

Due to high demand, we require at least 3 weeks’ notice in advance to schedule trainings.

The Pride Center is currently offering the following LGBTQ+ trainings:

SOGIE / LGBTQ+ 101

In this SOGIE (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity/Expression) training, we cover the basic terminology for sex, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation through engaging videos, matching games, and polls. We also touch on extended topics like gender-neutral language, pronouns, and cultural humility. After every training, we provide extensive resources either highlighted in or similar to the content in our training. 

SOGIE / LGBTQ+ 201

For folks interested in a more LGBTQ+ theory-based training, this is for you! This SOGIE (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity/Expression) 201 training dives into intersectional issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community. Additionally, we break down how colonization, white supremacy, and capitalism play unique roles in LGBTQ+ oppression, while providing suggestions on how to combat these systems of power. 

Trans 101

Ever wanted to learn about relevant and pressing issues the transgender and non-binary communities face? This training offers in-depth conversations on topics such as bathroom issues and transphobia. We then conclude this training with tips and tricks on how to be an advocate for the trans community. 

Pronouns 101

Have you ever asked yourself “did I use the ‘correct’ pronoun for that person”? This Pronouns 101 workshop will help you feel more comfortable in any situation! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to safely ask someone their pronouns, break down neo pronouns and experience a safe space to ask your questions about pronouns. Through interactive videos, zoom polls, and pronoun use practice, we will help you become a pro at pronouns!

Custom Trainings

Available upon request; contact us to discuss your training needs.

Capacity Building Education and Consultations

The Pride Center acknowledges we cannot do our work alone. Our staff can provide your organization skills-building workshops, trainings, and consultations. This work will be done in partnership with you and tailored to your agency’s or program’s needs. Our goal is to build the capacity of San Mateo County services to better support the needs of LGBTQ+ community members and residents.  

If you or your team are interested in receiving consulting services by staff at the Pride Center, please contact info@sanmateopride.org.

Examples of former consultations have included:

  • LGBTQ workplace sector specific trainings and education 
  • Human resources protocol recommendations 
  • Mental health affirming/inclusive care and practices 
  • Bathroom policy review and editing