https://communitytest.tessitura.com/affinity-tessitura-community-groups/tessitura-lgbtq/c/e/1114<p><span style="font-size:inherit;">We are pleased to announce that we have secured Melissa Harris, Deputy Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for GLAAD to join us for a moderated session on Thursday, December 8th (North America)!  </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:inherit;"></span></p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><span style="font-size:inherit;"><img alt=" Melissa Harris" src="/resized-image/__size/800x400/__key/telligent-evolution-extensions-calendar-calendarfiles/00-00-00-00-86/pastedimage1667882696348v2.jpeg" /></span></p> <p></p> </td> <td> <p><span style="font-size:inherit;"> </span></p> </td> <td> <p><span style="font-size:inherit;">Melissa is a dynamic speaker, an experienced non-profit leader, and a champion for LGBTQIA+ issues on the national and international scene.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:inherit;">During this moderated session, Melissa would like to speak about LGBTQIA+ focused legislation, including the Respect for Marriage Act and Equality Act, as well as update us on her discussions with Senator Chuck Schumer on the future of LGBTQIA+ legislation. She will also speak about next steps on the national scene to cultivate belonging and inclusion in the workplace. Lastly, she has agreed to a Q&A at the end of the session, should we have time.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:inherit;">We will be working with Tessitura's DEAI committee to put together some questions for her, but we would also love to hear what kind of questions you might have. Please add yours to the discussion for this event, and invite your friends and colleagues to join us. We want to make this event a success, and have a good turnout so that we can hope to have additional guests like Melissa in the future. </span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><span style="font-size:inherit;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:inherit;"> For more information about <a href="https://www.glaad.org/melissa-harris-senior-director-strategic-partnerships">Melissa</a>, <a href="https://www.glaad.org/about">GLAAD</a>, or the <a href="https://www.glaad.org/programs">great work they do for our community</a>, please check out glaad.org. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:inherit;">Meeting Info:<br /><a href="https://tessituranetwork.zoom.us/j/81362993437?pwd=TEFhRmU1WnRNaE9UWGxTVks3MkFDQT09" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tessituranetwork.zoom.us/j/81362993437?pwd=TEFhRmU1WnRNaE9UWGxTVks3MkFDQT09</a><br /><br />Meeting ID: 813 6299 3437<br />Passcode: 909834<br />One tap mobile<br />+16468769923,,81362993437#,,,,*909834# US (New York)<br />+16469313860,,81362993437#,,,,*909834# US<br /><br />Meeting ID: 813 6299 3437<br />Passcode: 909834<br />Find your local number: <a href="https://tessituranetwork.zoom.us/u/kdrynq31J4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tessituranetwork.zoom.us/u/kdrynq31J4</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:inherit;"></span></p> <table class="xpad border2"> <thead> <tr class="head"> <th><span style="font-size:inherit;">Location</span></th> <th><span style="font-size:inherit;">Local Time</span></th> <th><span style="font-size:inherit;">Time Zone</span></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><span style="font-size:inherit;"><a title="Current local time in Los Angeles" href="https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/usa/los-angeles">Los Angeles</a> <span class="small">(USA – California)</span></span></td> <td><span style="font-size:inherit;">Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 2:00:00 pm</span></td> <td><span style="font-size:inherit;"><a title="Pacific Standard Time" href="https://www.timeanddate.com/time/zones/pst">PST</a></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="font-size:inherit;"><a title="Current local time in Phoenix" href="https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/usa/phoenix">Phoenix</a> <span class="small">(USA – Arizona)</span></span></td> <td><span style="font-size:inherit;">Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 3:00:00 pm</span></td> <td><span style="font-size:inherit;"><a title="Mountain Standard Time" href="https://www.timeanddate.com/time/zones/mst">MST</a></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="font-size:inherit;"><a title="Current local time in Dallas" href="https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/usa/dallas">Dallas</a> <span class="small">(USA – Texas)</span></span></td> <td><span style="font-size:inherit;">Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 4:00:00 pm</span></td> <td><span style="font-size:inherit;"><a title="Central Standard Time" href="https://www.timeanddate.com/time/zones/cst">CST</a></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="font-size:inherit;"><a title="Current local time in New York" href="https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/usa/new-york">New York</a> <span class="small">(USA – New York)</span></span></td> <td><span style="font-size:inherit;">Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 5:00:00 pm</span></td> <td><span style="font-size:inherit;"><a title="Eastern Standard Time" href="https://www.timeanddate.com/time/zones/est">EST</a></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="font-size:inherit;"><a title="Current local time in London" href="https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/uk/london">London</a> <span class="small">(United Kingdom – England)</span></span></td> <td><span style="font-size:inherit;">Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 10:00:00 pm</span></td> <td><span style="font-size:inherit;"><a title="Greenwich Mean Time" href="https://www.timeanddate.com/time/zones/gmt">GMT</a></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="font-size:inherit;"><a title="Current local time in Sydney" href="https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/australia/sydney">Sydney</a> <span class="small">(Australia – New South Wales)</span></span></td> <td><span style="font-size:inherit;">Friday, December 9, 2022 at 9:00:00 am</span></td> <td><span style="font-size:inherit;"><a title="Australian Eastern Daylight Time" href="https://www.timeanddate.com/time/zones/aedt">AEDT</a></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><span style="font-size:inherit;">To suggest a future event or topic, please message or email Jordan Edwards (<a href="mailto:jedwards@kera.org">jedwards@kera.org</a>) or Tiffin Feltner (<a href="mailto:tfeltner@waltonartscenter.org">tfeltner@waltonartscenter.org</a>). We would love to hear from you!  </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:inherit;">In case you missed it - Tessitura Network has <a href="https://www.tessituranetwork.com/Community-and-Events/tlcc/Orlando-Statement?_ga=2.96891863.9710831.1667880164-1222096500.1654537412">published a statement</a> regarding TLCC 2023 as well as a page to house their <a href="https://www.tessituranetwork.com/Community-and-Events/tlcc/Orlando-Updates">Inclusivity Plan</a> to allow us transparency into their process and plans. If you have any questions about this, please feel free to contact Jordan, Tiffin, or <a href="mailto:DEAI@Tessituranetwork.org">DEAI@Tessituranetwork.org</a>. </span></p>en-USTelligent Community 12 Non-Productionhttps://communitytest.tessitura.com/affinity-tessitura-community-groups/tessitura-lgbtq/c/e/1114Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:50:35 GMTfd08b0f2-65fa-4b2b-916a-cce3e88b61d0:2edd3669-b227-456c-811e-222e72a0c536Jordan Edwards<p>Hi everyone! Last call for questions that you'd like us to ask Melissa to speak to. Can't wait for this event next week!</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>