Webinar: Pride in Play: The Intersection of Identity, Sports, and LGBTQ+ Advocacy
Thursday, June 26, 2025 • 3:00 PM (EST)
Can’t make it at this time? You can still receive the recording if you register.
Sports have long been a stage for triumph, perseverance, and unity—but for LGBTQ+ athletes, the journey to success often comes with unique challenges and barriers. Pride in Play: The Intersection of Identity, Sports, and LGBTQ+ Advocacy is a powerful conversation that explores how identity and athletics collide, shaping the experiences of LGBTQ+ athletes both on and off the field.
Join us as we hear from athletes, coaches, and advocates who are pushing for greater inclusion, breaking stereotypes, and using their platforms to champion change. From personal stories of resilience to the fight for policy reform and equal opportunities, this webinar will dive deep into the role of advocacy in making sports a truly inclusive space for all.
Whether you’re an athlete, a fan, or an ally, this event will leave you inspired to support and uplift LGBTQ+ voices in sports. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the movement toward a more inclusive and equitable playing field!
PANELISTS
Ashland Johnson, Esq.,
Founder, Inclusion Playbook
Kirk Walker,
Director of Softball Administration, UCLA
Lindsay Kauffman,
Founding Executive Director/Coach/Facilitator, Bay Area Girls Unite
Kaig Lightner, MSW,
Founder, Quantum Gender
Moderator: Daycia McClam,
VP Community Engagement and Advocacy, PCA