The Woodlands Pride is excited to present its inaugural summit, Talking with Pride, on June 10th, 2023. During the Summit, you will hear from various speakers and panels discussing mental health, small business, advocacy, and more pertaining to the LGBTQ+ community. 

Agenda (subject to change):

8:00 am - Registration & Networking

9:00 am - Welcome Address & Keynote Speaker

9:30 am - The Impact of Identity - How It Affects Mental Health

Ellie Mental Health 

10:15 am - Break

10:30 am - Panel Session I: Business Support for the LGBTQ+ Community

Tammi Wallace, Co-Founder and CEO of Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce

Gil Staley, CEO of The Woodlands Area EDP

Shan Randle, Real Estate Advisor and Co-Founder of Empower Financial 

11:30 am - Lunch

12:30 pm - How to Build a QSA/Supportive Environment for Youth

Dr. Steven Wynne, TWHS

1:30 pm - Support for Trans Identities 

2:00 pm - break

2:30 pm - Panel Session II: Advocacy for the LGBTQ+ Community

Ian Haddock, Executive Director at Normal Anomaly 

Dan Cato, Corporate & Foundation Relations at Montrose Center

Ray Purser, Legislative Affairs at Greater Houston Area LGBT Chamber of Commerce

Devin McQuaig, Founder of The Gravel Collective

3:30 pm - TWP Closing Remarks 

4:00 pm - **Reception & Networking 

**Additional Reception ticket is purchased separately. Must be 21+ to consume alcohol.