Out in Front

What is Out In Front? Out In Fronts mission is to foster the development of effective, engaged, and passionate leaders in order to build a thriving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community. We do this through training, networking, and mentorship connecting participants to some of the foremost current leaders in our LGBTQ movement. F... rom the non-profit sector, to government, to the corporate world, Out In Front strives to provide a diverse look at the ways in which our community works for equality, and the ways our community can more effectively reach out to our friends and allies. Out In Front was founded in 2008; a pilot program was offered in 2009 following four years of organizing, research, and development work. Out In Front inspires individuals to examine issues relevant to the LGBTQ community, learn from their experience and apply new skills. The programs approach to content-based skills acquisition covers a wide variety of topics, ranging from community organizing to effective board service; public speaking to crafting public policy; leveraging social media to collaborating with organizational allies outside of the LGBTQ community. The hands-on training is conducted by established local, regional, and national community leaders who, like our students, represent a wide variety of backgrounds and professional fields. Sessions include interactive activities, small group and whole-class discussion, and presentations. While Out In Front has modeled itself after such well-known programs as Leadership Tomorrow, it is the fact that it serves a completely LGTBQ audience that sets it apart. Unlike other leadership development programs, the members of the Out In Front cohort represent the majority during the program. This establishment of a truly safe space provides opportunities for these leaders to explore their skills and talents, and enhances their personal and professional journey. Out In Front encourages its alumni to take up the yoke of leadership in every aspect of their lives, whether ...Read More