Beyond the Rainbow: LGTBQIA+ Inclusion in Practice

with Ali Kane of ALK Consulting 

Monday, March 10, 11am-12:30pm

As LGBTQIA+ inclusion progresses, many companies are proudly proclaiming their support of the queer  community. However, companies are also under scrutiny for rainbow-washing. Like green- or eco washing, rainbow-washing occurs when a company demonstrates LGBTQIA+ inclusion – such as making  their logo rainbow on social media – without substantial actions in support of the queer community. 

How can your organization and you as an individual, ensure that you are thinking about LGBTQIA+  inclusion year-round and keep the momentum going long after Pride Month ends? 

This workshop will share best practices across human resources, marketing & communications, client  services, and community collaboration for organizations seeking to be leaders in queer inclusion.

About the Speaker: 

Ali Kane (she/they) a Queer nonprofit leader and lifelong learner committed to creating an inclusive,  equitable, and accessible world for individuals with diverse identities and experiences. Through ALK  Consulting, Ali offers LGBTQ+ inclusion workshops to create more affirming spaces for Queer folx to  work and live. 

Ali’s work is centered in encouraging compassionate curiosity and building relationships grounded in  understanding and trust. This has manifested in founding the LGBTQ+ Museum Staff & Students affinity  group, hosted by the New England Museum Association which fills a critical need in building queer  community among museum professionals globally.  

Ali was appointed to the American Public Garden Association’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and  Accessibility (IDEA) Committee from 2017-20, and founded the IDEA Committee at New England Botanic  Garden. They are part of the 2023 cohort of Boston’s Future Leaders, a collaboration between Harvard  Business School and the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, as well as hold a Master’s in Nonprofit  Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Diversity & Inclusion Champion Certificate from  the Bentley University Center for Women & Business. 

Ali has served as a facilitator and consultant for The IDEA Center for Public Gardens, the New England  Museum Association, American Association of State & Local History, and Greater Boston Chamber of  Commerce.