This LGBT community forum was organized by Exposure North Jersey, the events division of North Jersey Media Group, part of USA Today Network. Guests participated in speaker sessions and networking aimed to shed light and encourage positive dialogue on important topics affecting LGBTQ youth, the LGBT Community and provide networking opportunities to local LGBT-friendly businesses.
Key sponsors: Lexus of Englewood and IKEA
Charity partner: Hudson Pride Connections Center
Highlighted speakers:
Health and Wellness Panel
Marilyn Cintron – CEO Alliance Community Health
Dr. David Rosen – Clinical Director of Hudson Pride Connections Center
Dr. Michael McNett
Trending Topics
Alfred Doblin – Editorial Page Editor, The Record
Michael Billy – Co-Chair of Jersey Pride, Activist and Actor
Lori Michaels – Performer, Entertainer, Philanthropist and Community Activist
Jonathan Lovitz – SVP National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
Real Talk for Teens
Elizabeth Schedl – Deputy Director, Hudson Pride Connections Center (Moderator)
Stephanie Mills – Client Service Manager, Hudson Pride Connections Center
Florin Helf ambassador, “I’m From Driftwood,” LGBTQ Story Archive
Tyree Oredein – Dr PH Health Education & Trainer
Siena – Founder of Teen Pride Euphoria
LGBT-friendly businesses and organizations:
Alliance Community Health/ Horizon Health Center
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Truck
European Wax Center
Gale Branding
Garden State Equality
Hudson Chamber of Commerce
Hudson County Coalition – Partners in Prevention
Hudson Paperie
Hudson Pride Connections Center (Charity Partner)
IKEA (SPONSOR)
“I’m From Driftwood” LGBTQ Online Story Archive
Jersey City Medical Center – RWB Barnabas Health
Jersey City Police Department
Lexus of Englewood (SPONSOR)
Little Hoboken Blog
Maritime Parc
Morgan Stanley
National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
New Jersey Matchmaker
NJPAC
NorthJersey.com
Out in Jersey (Event Partner)
The Record
Young People in Recovery
Photo credit: Richard Formicola for NJMG.
LOCATION: Maritime Parc, 84 Audrey Zapp Drive, Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ
Date of Event: Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M
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