Transforming Tech: Building a Trans-Inclusive Tech Community
Learn how to understand, support, and welcome trans community members into your work.
This program is for....
Coders, managers, designers, executives, and more!
Trans people, non-binary people, gender non-conforming people, and allies.
If you’ve ever asked...
How do I recruit the best and brightest candidates from the rainbow family?
How do I advocate for myself or my trans staff members in a tech environment?
What are ways that bias is unintentionally creeping into my work?
How do I tell the trans community that I’m excited to work with them?
How can I make an impact on the tech world so it is more trans-inclusive?
Why do I get defensive when I make a mistake, and how can I be more accountable to my trans colleagues?
What are some common workplace challenges faced by the trans community?
How do I ask for pronouns respectfully and rebuild trust after making a mistake?
Real reviews from learners
SUPER INFORMATIVE
“I was starting at a near-zero place when it came to understanding trans people. I'm sure I still don't know everything, but a lot of myths have been replaced with facts and a lot of unknowns are now known to me. It has been an absolute pleasure to learn from Trystan. I have found myself using this training often in my work.
The videos, interviews, and knowledge checks were well thought out and enriching. It has also been helpful to stay up to date on Collaborate Consulting's blog to keep learning more things.
I would recommend this training to anyone. Understanding more about each other is always worth doing.”
Juliet Ruter
So eye opening!!!
“This training was so eye opening for me.”
Wendy Osincup
Course overview
Duration
3 hours. There are three chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of trans inclusion in tech.
Digital Module
This digital module allows you to go at your own pace, stopping and starting according to your schedule.
Format
This interactive training has videos, surveys, quizzes, and some text portions in the 41 lessons.
What it covers
We start with a deep dive into accurate, respectful language that should be used when working with the community.
The first chapter covers the ins and outs of identity, and more information on words and phrases used within the trans community.
The second chapter covers workplace experiences, with personal stories from trans folks and a slew of useful studies to help you better understand how to be supportive.
The third chapter looks at rights and responsibilities, and delves into the unique challenges faced by trans employees.
By the end of the module, you’ll have the data, empathy, and skills to understand, support, and welcome trans employees! And when you’ve completed the module, you’ll automatically receive a digital badge to add to your website.
Still not sure?
The course is priced at $150 but the value far exceeds the price.
Program Director: Trystan Reese
Trystan Reese is an established thought leader, educator, and speaker, focusing on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Trystan has also been organizing with the trans community for nearly two decades and has been on the frontlines of this generation’s biggest fights for LGBTQ justice. He has trained hundreds of engineers, designers, coders, and other tech professionals on the principles of LGBTQ inclusion, has delivered keynotes at dozens of conferences and convenings, and has released two books: a memoir and a children’s book. Trystan is married to his partner Biff and they live in Portland, Oregon with their three kids: Riley, Sully, and Leo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can _____ profession learn something from this training?
The answer to this question is ALWAYS yes. If you interact with, support, or serve transgender people, or if you are transgender yourself, this is for you!
Why should we listen to you?
I am a professional facilitator who has a deep wealth of knowledge about how to convey information in a way that inspires immediate change, in addition to lasting benefits. I have traveled the world supporting trans employees and have trained hundreds of tech professionals on the principles of inclusion. I’ve partnered with start-ups and established tech firms, ranging from engineering firm Energy350 to HP to the Swedish start-up Mentimeter. You get *so much more* than one person’s story with this module-- you get the data, science, and tools to serve my community with excellence… in addition to hearing the stories of trans individuals who have made their living in the tech field.
What people are saying
So valuable and much-needed Education!
“This course is everything I wanted and needed it to be. All the information was very accessible and I hope everyone supporting the birthing queer community will take this module! It's opened my eyes to the first hand experiences that transgender people have had during their fertility and birth journey. I really appreciated the emotional and personal take on education, but also how you intertwined facts and science that we have (yay!) and what's very lacking in terms of understanding the prenatal, birth and postpartum period for transgender folks.
Thank you to Trystan, Kori, Marnie, Bran and Jay for your strength, willingness to share and vulnerability that you all shared. I am very grateful and appreciate you all so much!”
Martha Lanphear
Comprehensive & interesting training on TGE fertility
“Trystan's training on transgender & gender-expansive fertility was very comprehensive and evidence-based, while also utilizing community experiences to enrich healthcare workers' understanding of the variety of TGE pregnancy and birth. Highly recommended! All healthcare workers who see pregnant people should go through Trystan's training.”
Mary Bowman