Your vote shapes the future. Make sure you're ready for Election Day—because rising up for LGBTQ+ rights has never been more important. Visit www.glsen.org/vote to learn more. . . . Image description: Graphic from GLSEN featuring the text 'Rise Up for LGBTQ+ Rights' in bold white letters, overlaying a stylized rainbow on a blue background with scattered stars.
GLSEN
Non-profit Organizations
New York, NY 19,209 followers
GLSEN is the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive schools for LGBTQ youth.
About us
We are a national non-profit organization, working to create a safe and inclusive K-12 school environment for LGBTQ+ youth.
- Website
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http://www.GLSEN.org
External link for GLSEN
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1990
- Specialties
- K-12 Education, LGBTQ, Research, Programs, education, and LGBT
Locations
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Primary
110 William Street
30th Floor
New York, NY 10038, US
Employees at GLSEN
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David Eng-Chernack
Deputy Executive Director for Communications and Marketing at GLSEN
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M. Clark Hoelscher, PhD
Transformative Leader | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
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Gary DiBianca
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Timothy Farrell
Writer. Wrote award-winning series called "UAA Conversations About Race and Racism." Write feature stories on interesting people.
Updates
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Happy International Pronouns Day! GLSEN invites you to normalize sharing your pronouns by: 🔹 Adding your pronouns to your social media bios 🔹 Adding your pronouns to your email signatures 🔹 Commenting below with your pronouns . . . Image description: Bold letters on a pale yellow background reads "International Pronouns Day". Surrounding the text are different shapes which contains the pronouns Ze, They, He, She, He/They, She/They.
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Get ready for our biggest West Coast event: Rise Up LA! 🎉 It’s happening NEXT WEEK on Friday, October 18th, at NeueHouse Hollywood! We’re thrilled to announce that the incredible Sheryl Lee Ralph will be honored with GLSEN's Champion Award for her decades of advocacy and fierce vocal support for LGBTQ+ youth! Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of entertainment and storytelling, honoring GLSEN’s fiercest champions rising up for LGBTQ+ youth. 🌈✨ 🎟️ Tickets are selling fast—grab yours now through the link in our bio! . . . Image description in the comments.
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The stakes are higher than ever for LGBTQ+ youth in this upcoming election. Project 2025, crafted by the extremist Heritage Foundation, threatens to dismantle public education and strip away civil rights protections. Tomorrow, join GLSEN, PFLAG National, Advocates for Trans Equality, and the American Federation of Teachers for a crucial discussion about what’s at stake in November for LGBTQ+ youth, educators, and their families. ➡️ Register here: https://bit.ly/3Bp6K5S . . . Image description: Promotional image for "What's At Stake: Election 2024's Impact for LGBTQ+ Youth Webinar" featuring speakers Brian Dittmeier from GLSEN, Katie Blair from PFLAG, Caius Willingham from A4ME, and Maeve Kline from AFT. Scheduled for October 16, 2024, at 8:00 PM EST.
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Today we honor the strength and heritage of our Indigenous communities. ❤️ . . . Image description: Graphic titled 'Celebrating Indigenous Peoples,' featuring a message about recognizing and honoring the Indigenous community, set against a background with rows of stylized, multicolored trees, mountains, and a sun.
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Calling all Heartstopper fans! In honor of the release of the show’s third season, we’ve partnered with our friends at Netflix to bring you a GLSEN discussion guide for students and youth groups. Whether you’ve read the novels or watched the series, Charlie and his diverse group of friends have the potential to spark important and meaningful conversations about self-discovery, community, mental health, and more. We encourage you to use the guide and discussion questions to start conversation in your GSA, diversity club, leadership class or other youth group. Read the full guide here: https://lnkd.in/eyvdw32m . . . Image description: A group of eight cast members from Heartstopper are joyfully taking a selfie at a zoo. They’re gathered closely together, with wide smiles and playful expressions as they pose for the shot. In the background, a giraffe stands tall, adding a fun and whimsical element to the scene.
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Together, we can push back against hate and create the inclusive world we all deserve. Make sure you're ready at glsen.org/vote. . . . Image description: Graphic encouraging voting as a way to collectively demand dignity and build a brighter future, featuring a quote from GLSEN Executive Director, Melanie Willingham-Jaggers. Includes the GLSEN logo and website link.
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❗ LGBTQ+ Youth: Your voice is your vote in shaping safer, more affirming schools. Don’t wait—our National School Climate Survey ends October 15th! Take it today and help influence policies that impact your future. Visit www.glsen.org/nscs . . . Image description: Graphic with a message encouraging LGBTQ+ youth to use their voice in the upcoming election, featuring the GLSEN logo and their website glsen.org. Background in gradient orange and pink with a white speech bubble graphic.