Linda and Karen Michelle Schrader - Authors & Public Speakers
Topics Diversity and Inclusiveness Political Policy Respect v/s Tolerance Anti-Bullying Discrimination in credit, healthcare, hous- Transgender / Transsexual / Lesbian / ing, employment, public accommodations Gay / Bisexual for transgender and gender variant per- sons. Love, Marriage and Relationships
Affiliations / Collaborations Certifications GLSEN Equality Florida GLSEN Certified Trainers / Facilitators PFLAG US Dept. of Justice. PFLAG Hernando President / Secretary Out and Equal F.B.I. Out and Equal Trained Facilitator Linda and Karen Schrader Law Enforcement Officer Trainers with US both are public speakers serv- Department of Justice ing the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexu- Authors al, Transgender and Question- “It’s all about me, It’s all about you, It’s all ing (LGBTQ) communities. Past Audiences about us.” Pasco Hernando State College System This wonderful duo met in
“My Husband Karen” University of South Florida 1973 at the age of 12, married in 1980 at the age of 19 and University of Tampa began a relationship that has Testimonials Hernando County School Board now spanned 4 decades. “This was a moving lecture that gave stu- dents and staff an intimate look at the Time Warner Co. Tampa Karen transitioned in 2009 struggles and triumphs of this remarkable Pay it Forward Farm from male to female to be her couple in their journey to find their true true self and their relationship identities.” Healthy Families Pasco-Hernando is stronger than it has ever
“I think Karen and Linda are very brave Spring Hill United Church of Christ been. They are truly a living that what they do is so important. And I example that “love conquers GLSEN Tampa Bay ALL”! am glad that I was able to see this and take part in the lecture.” Orlando Youth Empowerment Summit Together they teach tolerance “Very educational. Great speakers.” TransAction Florida and respect for ALL people, being supportive of others and “Having been to seminars similar to this Newsome High School before I knew that expect, but I have never appreciating all of the worlds heard such personal experiences. Touch- Federal Bureau of Investigation wonderful diversity. They ing upon the medical field, I now know teach building self-esteem, self how the LGBT community feels and I can Florida Collegiate Pride Coalition -acceptance and goal planning.
make an even larger attempt to spread Empower Tampa Youth Conference tolerance but more importantly ac- It is their honor to be a part of the lives of young and older ceptance.” South Eastern Medical College
alike helping to bring them a “Incredible story of strength and finding Hernando County Florida : sense of self acceptance and yourself.” letting them know they are not (Domestic Violence Task Force) alone and that others do care. “I enjoyed the presentation it was very (Sexual Assault Response Team) informational. I learned a lot about LGBT culture.” Tampa / Clearwater—Human Trafficking When you hear their personal Task Force story you will walk with them “This speech gave me insight on through the years and will transgender life from an actual perspec- Florida Department of Education and Office experience firsthand the love tive. ” and commitment they have for for Civil Rights “I learned to be better accepting of all one another and for all others. people. I had no idea others were hurting.” They will move you to take “Didn’t really understand transgender vs. action and you will want to transsexual but now I understand. I also Linda and Karen Michelle Schrader join them on their journey to didn’t realize how severe hate issues were. 4377 Commercial Way #161 help others! A lot of interesting information. Spring Hill, Florida 34606 (352) 593-0384