Upcoming Events

2024 Guest Speaker Series

  • We invite guest speakers and trainers who come to discuss a wide range of LGBTQ+ topics. Some are members of LGBTQ+ communities, and some practice allyship.

  • Our general meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month via Zoom. Speakers present on a particular topic for the first thirty minutes, including Q&A.

    The support part of the meeting starts immediately after the presentation. You are welcome to stay or leave after the presentation.

    No registration or RSVP is required to attend.

  • We’re happy to share that we record the sessions and upload them to our PFLAG Los Angeles YouTube channel!

    You can find them on the main page or go to the playlists section.

  • No, only the speaker has their camera and mic on to ensure privacy and safety. Additionally, the chat will not show up when uploaded to YouTube.

    Attendees can turn their cameras and mics back on only after the recording has stopped.

See the topics and guests below

Please note that some of the sessions are still being uploaded to our YouTube Channel. Thank you for your patience!
We are immensely grateful for our ten speakers and their willingness to share their insights and stories.

  • What Is Asexuality?

    Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 @ 7 PM PT

    Presenter: Cody Daigle-Orians (they/them)

    Click here to watch on YouTube.

  • A headshot of Sam smiling at the camera in business attire

    What Is Neurodiversity? Why Does Is Matter for PFLAG?

    Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 @ 7 PM PT

    Presenter: Sam Marion (he/him)

    Click here to watch on YouTube.

  • A headshot of Destiny smiling at the camera, wearing all black with a black background

    Pride in Practice: Implementing Allyship in Everyday Life

    Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 @ 7 PM PT

    Presenter: Destiny Clarke (she/they)

    Click here to watch on YouTube.

  • A headshot of SJ Janjua smiling at the camera

    Creating Supportive and Affirming Schools for LGBTQ+ and Gender Expansive Youth

    Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 @ 7 PM PT

    Presenter: SJ Janjua (they/them)

    Click here to watch on YouTube.

  • A photo of Hillary standing in front of a rainbow, smiling at the camera

    Making Invisible Visible: Challenges Faced by the Bi+ Community and How to Support

    Wednesday, June 19th, 2024 @ 7 PM PT

    Presenter: Hillary Thomas (she/her)

    Click here to watch on YouTube.

  • A headshot of Mandy smiling at the camera

    Parenting Trans Kids: The Building Blocks of Support

    Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 @ 7 PM PT

    Presenter: Mandy Giles (she/her)

    Click here to watch on YouTube.

  • Finding an LGBTQ Affirming Therapist

    Wednesday, August 21st, 2024 @ 7 PM PT

    Presenter: Sarah Gilbert (she/her)

  • A studio headshot of Shannon smiling big and looking at the camera

    Empowering LGBTQ+ Patients: Five Steps To Advocate for Affirming Care in the Exam Room

    Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 @ 7 PM PT

    Presenter: Shannon Panszi (she/her)