Trans Inclusion, There is no LGB without the T

This session is aimed at supporting us in supporting trans colleagues in the workplace, and how to provide allyship during this critical time for the trans community

We will hear from 2 prolific and passionate speakers, who both identify as trans, and understand practical steps that we can all take to increase our allyship of the trans community in the workplace, delving into the use of pronouns and why they are important, and discussing procedural and emotional support to those transitioning.

The event will be hosted by Woosh Raza, Co-chair of the Central London Committee, who identifies as a member of the LGBT+ community. This event will also form our Annual General Meeting for the CIPD Central London Branch.

Speakers:

Noah Charters-Rousseau

Noah Charters-Rousseau is a Manchester based Trans Man with a passion for supporting trans people and trans inclusion. Since moving to Manchester, he has been involved in extensive community-based work for the LGBT Foundation and has worked with many LGBT organisations and sexual health campaigns.

In 2020, he was featured in a Manchester-wide campaign to end transmissions of HIV within a generation and despite being HIV negative, Noah spends a great deal of time education those in the LGBT Community on safe sex practices and providing support for members of the LGBT community in Manchester, especially trans members of the community.

In 2017, Noah began providing Trans Awareness and Inclusion training to University teams before being asked to provide training for Welfare networks, Counselling and Mental Health services, Hospitals, and Sports Centres.

Noah has since worked with Stonewall, Gendered Intelligence and The Terrence Higgins trust, the latter of which he helped to change the sexual health information given for transgender men.

He has delivered talks across the country, including Queens Medical Centre Medical School, Nottingham; The Royal Pharmaceutical Society, London; The University of Edinburgh, Scotland; The LGBT Foundation, Manchester; and has also lectured MA Counselling students on trans issues and mental health.

Elara Heart

Elara, a transgender woman, wants to improve diversity and inclusivity awareness both at work and in society. Drawing on personal experiences, Elara advocates for employers to improve their DEI processes from recruitment right through to becoming a valued employee.

Starting her working life as a Barista at Costa Coffee, Elara was always very creative as well as a video game enthusiast and technology lover. Deciding to combine her passions, she became proficient in video editing, animation and graphic design. Those skills led to Elara moonlighting as a graphic designer, mainly working for small businesses and charities, helping her to build a portfolio.

Then, in 2013, Elara was offered a job as a Graphic Designer with the Hampshire Flag Company, moving on to the Richmond Motor Group as Senior Graphic Designer in 2016.

Currently working as Marketing Manager at SEE Change Happen, Elara now has a platform to share her story as a trans woman, helping to generate better awareness of diversity and inclusivity to a wider audience.

Elara’s talk topics can include:

• The transgender community
  
• Transgender healthcare
  
• Inclusivity in the workplace, from racism to sexuality and more
  
• The social and economic challenges of being transgender

Timings:

18:00 - start

20:00 - finish

Cancellations and Refunds Policy

If you are unable to attend an event please give at least 1 working day notice and we will be happy to refund 100% of your booking fee or book you on to a subsequent event to the same value. Cancellations received after this time will be non transferable and non refundable.

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Professional photography and video production may be taking place at the event, and these images may be used on future promotional materials for CIPD. Please note that by attending the event, you are giving your consent for your image to be used on any CIPD promotional materials.

Event Venue

Central London , Soho area - venue TBC, ., London, United Kingdom