Headshot of Mimi Demissew courtesy of same.

EVENT DESCRIPTION

We will interview Mimi Demissew, the recently appointed executive director of Our Family Coalition. Demissew has a extensive background in organizational development and strategic planning, having dedicated over two decades to sexual and gender-minority advocacy in the Washington, D.C. area. This is the September installment of “Queer Culture Club,” our monthly series each second Thursday that focuses on LGBTQ people who are defining the queer culture of yesterday, today and tomorrow. Each month, we interview queer culture-makers, including authors, playwrights, historians, activists, artists and archivists, to learn about their work, process, inspirations, hopes and dreams.

SPEAKERS

Mimi Demissew (she/her, they/them) is the executive director of Our Family Coalition. Prior to joining OFC, she helped launch a social entrepreneurship organization in 2008 and currently serves on its board. She also serves on the board of a smaller nonprofit focusing on education and family planning in Baltimore. She is passionate about aligning her professional skills with work organizations tat promote social equity and racial justice. A native of Virginia, Demissew was a longtime Baltimore resident and now lives in the East Bay.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

This event will take place online. After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with a link and instructions on how to join.

ADMISSION

Free | $5 suggested donation

Tickets are available online here: https://bit.ly/2Ve2AsH

ASL INTERPRETATION

ASL interpretation provided upon request. Please write at least three days in advance of event to leigh@glbthistory.org.

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