02/22/2019
Hello LGBTQ Therapist Resource Members & Friends,
We hope that 2019 has started off well for you all! Your board would like to share a few highlights below from last year and some updates for 2019.
2018 Highlights:
- 20% increase in membership - Welcome all our new members!
- Compiled member resources to be posted on our website
- Reached thousands with our PRIDE booth
- Hosted two networking events
- Created a web banner to promote our website
2019 Plans:
- Host more networking events & a fundraiser event; invite other professionals (Psychiatrists, MDs, Nutritionists, etc)
- Host a PRIDE booth for members to participate
- Conduct a CEU workshop
- Expand strategic partnerships & web presence
- Create a new member spotlight for website/email to promote new members after they join
- Consider adding special projects as needed.
SAVE THE DATE: Networking Event on Friday, April 5th at Manuel's Tavern, 6:30pm - 9:30pm.
It is with mixed emotions that we also announce William Brown's decision to step down from the Board this year. William has devoted countless hours and energy to our group since it's original formation, and the Board is extremely grateful to him for his outstanding leadership over the years. He is ready to gain back more time with his family while continuing to be involved with our group on a member basis. Thank you, William, for helping to grow and steer this group into a steady state while also giving us so much of your positive spirit and energy. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!
With William's departure from the board, we welcome a new board member, Connor Williams, AM, LCSW, who joins the LGBTQ Therapist Resource as Board Treasurer and Membership Chair. Connor is currently working as a psychotherapist and practice manager for Live Oak Atlanta, an LGBTQ-affirming organization based in Chicago, IL with a new satellite office in Grant Park. Connor works with individuals and couples of diverse backgrounds and ages, with a specific focus on survivors of trauma, individuals looking to explore identity, LGBTQ, and gender non-conforming-identified individuals, helping professionals, and those experiencing major life transitions or ruptures. In addition, Connor provides clinical and public health consultative services through Fifth Star Collective, LLC for individuals, groups, and organizations in the areas of program planning, evaluation, quality improvement, research, data analysis, and staff training & professional development.
Your 2019 Board Members:
James Kingman, President
Debonee Morgan, LMFT, Vice-President
Orion Crook, Secretary
Connor Williams (Connor JW), Treasurer & Membership Chair
Thank you very much to each and every one of you who continue to be involved in our resource group. This group is here to serve you, and we welcome your ideas for continued success and growth in 2019 and beyond. We appreciate your support and your presence as a special part of our local community and family. Hope to see you at our networking event on April 5th!
With Gratitude,
LGBTQ Therapist Resource Board
