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Unbreakable Conference: First-hand Experiences of the LGBTQ+ Community
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At their workplaces, in public spaces, and even within their closest groups of relatives and acquaintances during their day-to-day life, the LGBTQ+ community keeps facing discrimination and harassment at daunting rates. Michelle Raymond and Mahmoud Assy, members and activists of the community, will be sharing their experiences and how these have shaped their lives and professional careers. In a one-hour interactive panel, the audience will get the chance to listen to their stories and put themselves in the shoes of those who still face judgement and hatred for their gender identity and/or their sexuality.
Speakers
Michelle (Michi) Raymond
Business Development Director
myGwork
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelledraymond
Michelle Raymond is the Business Development Director at myGwork, a global networking hub and job board for LGBTQ+ professionals and graduates. In addition to being a public speaker and D&I consultant, Michelle is also an accomplished musician who performs under the artist name ‘Michi’. She has graced the stage with some of the biggest names in music today including Miley Cyrus, Meghan Trainor, DJ Marshmello, Rita Ora, and Carly Rae Jepsen.
Mahmoud Assy
Founder and CEO at Eufonía Diversity
Eufonía Diversity
linkedin.com/in/mahmoud-assy-2a69aa168
As a Diversity and Inclusion consultant and an LGBTQIA+ activist and human rights advocate, Mahmoud Assy has worked and collaborated with various entities on ensuring a more inclusive and equitable space both socially and professionally. His passion stems from his connection to various underrepresented groups; it is through that unique lens of first-hand experience of being on the receiving end of discrimination, microaggression, and exclusion that he guides those who want to listen towards creating a more inclusive, equitable and diverse work and social space.
Yiğit Uyangör
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yigit-uyangor-83a726223/
Yiğit Uyangör is an undergraduate student at IE University studying Dual Degree in Business Administration and Design, as well as an officer in IE Out and Allies Club. A member of the LGBTQ+ community themselves, they try to raise awareness in these topics and use every opportunity to support the cause. Aside from their role as an LGBTQ+ community advocate, they are also a fashion lover, especially into garment construction and haute couture. They wish that, in the future, they could create their own fashion house.
Anja Øvregaard
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anja-%C3%B8vregaard-40803440/
Anja Øvregaard is currently doing a Dual Degree in Master in Management and International Relations at IE. Having previously studied and worked in London and Oslo, in marketing and finance, she’s now looking for new ways to make a difference in the world. While being a part of the international organization CISV for many years, she has become passionate about raising awareness for important issues and inspiring others to take action for a more just and peaceful world. Anja is an officer for IE Out and Allies, and a part of the LGBTQ+ community, and aspires to help improve inclusivity and diversity in the workplace and societies.