The Centerville-Washington Diversity Council will host the next event in its Voices and Stories panel series on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Bock Family Brewing, 8150 Washington Village Drive, from 6-7:30 p.m.
In honor of Pride Month, the event will focus on LGBTQIA+ Allyship & Inclusivity and will feature a traditional panel discussion led by community leaders and educators, followed by an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and participate in small-group conversations.
The panel discussion aims to bring together diverse voices to explore the ongoing challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community, examine the importance of allyship, and discuss effective ways to foster inclusivity in both personal and professional environments. The panelists will share their unique insights and experiences, along with strategies for creating a more supportive, equitable and understanding society. Panelists include:
• Richelle Frabotta, M.S.Ed., CSE, CSES (she/her/hers): Professional sexuality education teacher, trainer, mentor and author of curricula for 30+ years
• Amy Monteith, M.S., LPCC-S, LICDC-CS (she/her): President, Q+ Youth Center; Co-Founder, Closet Transformation
• David Seyer (he/him): President, A Special Wish Foundation, Dayton & Southwest Ohio Chapters
• Jocelyn Weeda (she/her/hers): Local teacher and middle childhood specialist
An ASL interpreter will be available thanks to Community Services for the Deaf.
Share your thoughts using the event hashtags: #EqualityMatters #LGBTQPrideMonth. Registration is requested for this FREE program and available at cwtdiversity.org.
The mission of the Centerville-Washington Diversity Council is to celebrate and promote an inclusive, diverse and welcoming community for people who live, work, volunteer and worship in Centerville and Washington Township.
Information about the council is available at www.cwtdiversity.org, or on Facebook / Instagram / LinkedIn.