Pronouns panel discussion at Flying Pig Improv, 3203 E. Douglas Ave. from 6 to 8 PM
This event is open to the public. The registration fee is $10 at the door or in advance.Reserve at https://bit.ly/PronounPanel
Program:
Remember when we thought we were revolutionary in using “Ms.” to avoid being categorized by our marital status? Today, individuals are upending the patriarchy by identifying as their authentic non-binary, transgender, and genderfluid selves, refusing to assimilate to outdated and inaccurate descriptions of “gender.”
She/Her, He/Him, They/Them? Breaking through the stereotypes and living authentically is about more than which pronouns to use. In this informative panel discussion, we’ll talk about what it all means, how families adjust to these changes, and gain an understanding of how to be a loving, respectful ally.
Panelists:
Cat Poland (she/her) is a copywriter and has worked in a variety of industries over the past 20 years. She’s the board chair for Beyond Barriers, a Hutchinson-based non-profit that provides disability resources for independence, free of charge. She’s also the Community Advisor for the GSA (gay-straight alliance) at Prairie Hills Middle School and an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ rights and has embraced the role of “Mama Bear.”
Jay Swan (they/their) has been fighting to help others their entire adult life. First as a Corpsman in the Navy, they completed two tours in Iraq ensuring the health and safety of both Marines and Iraqi civilians. They continued to work for the betterment of marginalized people by collaborating with Trust Women,
Holly Terrill [she/they] is the former Director of Member Support Services at Meritrust. Twenty of her leadership articles have been published online through the International Contact Management Institute (ICMI) since 2020. They are currently working on a creative non-fiction book about intentional positivity. Holly is a human rights advocate, along with their spouse and kiddo. Holly volunteers with GLSEN, an organization working to ensure that LGBTQ students can learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment.
Jenny Findling is a mental health therapist who specializes in working with children and adolescents with a PhD in Counseling from the University of North Texas. She has advanced training in play therapy with children. Jenny has worked with transgender children as young as five years old. Through her practice she has supported transgender adolescents as they sought gender affirming health care services. An ally and advocate for transgender youth and adults as well as a part of the LGBTQ community; she is pansexual. She lives in Wichita, together with her wife, Jessi, and their two sons.

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