Dr. Laura McGuire (they/them or she/her) is an internationally recognized consultant, survivor, researcher, seminarian, and author of the book Creating Cultures of Consent (Rowman & Littlefield, 2021). Dr. McGuire is a certified full-spectrum doula, professional teacher, a certified sexual health educator, and a vinyasa yoga instructor. Their experience includes both public and private sectors, middle schools, high schools, and university settings. They currently are earning their Masters of Divinity at Earlham Seminary where they are studying the intersections of Judaism, trauma-informed care, and restorative-justice in faith settings. Dr. McGuire lives in the United States, where they work as an adjunct professor at Widener University and consultant at The National Center for Equity and Agency.
Pride is a blast, and you should have a ton of fun when you are there. But, we also need allies that are willing to understand our history, listen to our truths, and support us long after the parades are over.
Taking a more active and informed role in teaching sexuality education, with all its nuances, should be a thing to cherish and enjoy. Who knows, you might even end up learning something yourself.