Youth Pride Conference 2023
March 25, 9 am – 3 pm
Special Guests
Special Guests
Zander Moricz (he/him)
Zander currently serves as a student activist and organizer in his role as the Executive Director of The Social Equity and Education (SEE) Alliance. While a student at Pine View High School in Sarasota, FL, he was elected their first openly gay class president and gained notoriety for his clever “curly hair” graduation speech in 2022. He is currently a first-year student at Harvard University. Zander is also the lead organizer of Walkout 2 Learn- a statewide action for students' rights on April 21.
Sheena Brook (she/her)
Sheena is a local LGBTQ singer/songwriter who has entertained audiences for decades across the country. Her music and live performances are captivating as she shares her personal journeys through life, love, and Loss. As a contestant on NBC’s season 12 of The Voice, she was selected by Adam Levine. She is also the founder of The F.E.M. Collective, an organization that hosts events in support of women and equality in the industry. Her mission through music is to empower the people around her to feel free and to be themselves without apology or fear.
Sheena Brook (she/her)
Sheena is a local LGBTQ singer/songwriter who has entertained audiences for decades across the country. Her music and live performances are captivating as she shares her personal journeys through life, love, and Loss. As a contestant on NBC’s season 12 of The Voice, she was selected by Adam Levine. She is also the founder of The F.E.M. Collective, an organization that hosts events in support of women and equality in the industry. Her mission through music is to empower the people around her to feel free and to be themselves without apology or fear.
LET'S GET LOUD!
YOUTH PRIDE CONFERENCE
All attendees will engage with a panel of individuals sharing their experiences as a queer person from their own diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Students will also have the opportunity to choose from several breakout sessions that feature a variety of topics facing today’s LGBTQ youth. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all attendees. The event is free and open to students in grades 6-12.
GLSEN Collier
GLSEN Collier County is a local nonprofit that advocates for a safe, supportive, and LGBTQ-inclusive K-12 education for all students. With the support of a national network, this community-led chapter provides a variety of programming and events for queer youth in Collier County.
SHINE Team
The SHINE Team for GLSEN Collier County is a group of high school students who share a passion for LGBTQ activism. These student leaders meet regularly to plan the Youth Pride Conference and organize other local events while engaging with professionals in the community.
Register
Let’s Get Loud! Register for for this year’s Youth Pride Conference for a day of fun, live entertainment, educational sessions, and more. Be inspired by voices in the LGBTQ community; be empowered to live your life authentically; make connections that could last a lifetime.
YPC 2023 Sponsors
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