This episode is part of Dr. Lakeisha Mathews’s Presidential Series focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This conversation with Jonah Friedman focuses on career development work with LGBTQIA+ clients and students. Jonah is a Licensed Associate Counselor in New Jersey and an NBCC National Certified Counselor currently working with Vita Health.

It is the responsibility of the career counselor, coach, and advisor to foster an inclusive office. Lakeisha and Jonah discuss how career practitioners can model inclusive best practices and establish safe environments for everyone. The conversation includes use of personal pronouns, the impact of diversity variables, understanding the terminology,  working with inclusive employers, and disclosure in the context of the workplace or a job search.

The views and opinions expressed by Jonah Friedman are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of his employer.

NCDA Resources

• LGBTQ+ Microaggressions in the Workplace by Jonah Friedman

Related Resources

• Genderbread model of identity - https://www.genderbread.org/ 
• Gender Pronouns in the Workplace - https://www.thehrdigest.com/gender-pronouns-in-the-workplace-i-see-you/ 
• Human Rights Campaign - https://hrc.org/ 
• Out for Work - https://www.outforwork.org/ 
• The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/