Name: Unfiltered: Ask Queer Business Leaders Anything
Start: 2025-09-24T16:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-09-24T18:00:00-07:00
Location: Washington County Chamber of Commerce

Unfiltered: Ask Queer Business Leaders Anything
An AMA Panel Presented by the LGBTQ+ Business Advisory Council
Washington County Chamber Classroom
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Join the Washington County Chamber of Commerce’s LGBTQ+ Business Advisory Council for Unfiltered: Ask Queer Business Leaders Anything, a candid Ask Me Anything (AMA) panel discussion where no topic is off limits.
Meet Our Panelists:
- Michael Jonas (he/him) is a Portland-based attorney, strategist, and advocate for equity and inclusion. He is the Founder and Owner of Narwhal Law & Business Strategy, a values-driven law firm. Michael is a former congressional candidate in Oregon’s 3rd District, board member of Pride NW, and believes inclusive workplaces are built through intentional structure, daily practice, and mutual respect.
- NJ Marin (she/they) is a queer, trans, neurodivergent tech leader and coach with 14 years of experience leading engineering teams in both startups and global companies including Intel and Etsy. She now coaches neurodivergent professionals championing inclusivity and innovation in tech.
- Alice J Berry (she/her) retired as Owner of Transformations Electrolysis and serves on the board of Northwest Gender Alliance. She is a pioneering licensed electrologist, and she made history as the first electrologist in Oregon certified to accept insurance, working closely with the OR Health Licensing Office. Alice established herself as an authority, serving as a professional conference speaker, presenter, and consultant on electrolysis procedures and safety protocols. Alice's career exemplifies professional excellence, with unwavering dedication to community service and transgender advocacy.
Curious about how to make your workplace more inclusive? Want to know what it really means to support LGBTQ+ employees and clients? This is your chance to ask respectful, real questions and learn directly from queer professionals navigating the business world.
Whether you’re a business owner, people manager, ally, or community member, this event offers honest conversation, practical insights, and the opportunity to deepen your understanding of how to build safe, welcoming spaces where everyone can show up authentically and thrive.
Come ready to listen, learn, and engage.