LGBTQ+ History Programs for Employers & Professional Associations

Structured learning experiences using LGBTQ+ history to support leadership, engagement, and organizational culture.

Expanding Horizons designs learning experiences that help organizations explore complex workplace and cultural topics through the lens of LGBTQ+ history.

These programs are built for Employee Resource Groups, professional associations, conferences, and leadership teams seeking more than a standard presentation. Each engagement is structured to create reflection, discussion, and practical application.

Whether you're planning Pride Month programming, an ERG event, a leadership conference, or year-round professional development, our exhibits and presentations combine rigorous historical research with practical relevance for today's organizations.

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Why Organizations Bring LGBTQ+ History into the Workplace

With a dozen years of award-winning corporate instructional design leadership, we know that employees don't remember another compliance presentation; they remember stories.

History provides context that helps people understand today's conversations about identity, leadership, resilience, public health, innovation, and organizational change.

Expanding Horizons provides structured learning experiences that help participants:

  • understand how identity, history, and institutions interact

  • connect historical patterns to modern workplace challenges

  • engage in structured discussion rather than passive listening

  • develop shared language across teams and departments

  • reflect on leadership, inclusion, and organizational change

These programs use LGBTQ+ history as a lens for understanding broader human and organizational dynamics.

Learning Experience Offerings

Keynote Learning Experiences

A structured, presentation-based learning experience for B/ERGs, conferences, and organizational events.

  • 45–60 minutes

  • facilitated Q&A

  • existing research-based presentations

  • light customization based on audience context

Designed as an entry point into history-informed learning.

Facilitated Learning Sessions

More participatory learning environments designed to increase engagement and discussion.

  • 60–90 minutes

  • structured facilitation

  • organization-specific framing

  • expanded discussion and reflection

These sessions move beyond presentation into guided learning.

Manager & People Leader Development

Applied learning experiences for supervisors and leadership cohorts.

Focus areas include:

  • communication across difference

  • navigating difficult conversations

  • supporting transgender employees

  • psychological safety as an organizational practice

  • leading through change

  • 90–120 minutes

  • interactive exercises

  • scenario-based discussion

  • practical application frameworks

Leadership Learning Experiences

Designed for executive teams and senior leadership groups.

  • half-day format

  • facilitated strategic reflection

  • organizational culture discussion

  • leadership alignment through historical case studies

These sessions are designed to support decision-making contexts, not training compliance.

Custom Program Development

Fully bespoke learning experience design.

This includes:

  • original research

  • new historical case studies

  • organization-specific narrative development

  • multi-session programs

  • curriculum or exhibit integration

This is the highest level of engagement and involves collaborative design work.

Learning Extension: Traveling Exhibits

Traveling exhibits extend the learning experience beyond a single session.

They are used to:

  • reinforce themes introduced in presentations

  • support reflection before and after programming

  • create self-directed engagement spaces

  • extend organizational programming across multiple days or departments

Exhibits function as a parallel learning channel—not décor or event enhancement.

Who These Programs Are For

These learning experiences are designed for:

  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

  • HR and People & Culture teams

  • professional associations

  • conferences and convenings

  • government agencies

  • healthcare systems

  • law firms and professional services organizations

  • nonprofit leadership teams

How Engagements Work

The process is designed to reduce uncertainty and clarify scope.

  1. Schedule a discovery conversation

  2. Identify goals and audience context

  3. Select a learning experience format

  4. Add an optional traveling exhibit component

  5. Receive a scoped proposal and agreement

  6. Deliver the learning experience

Each engagement is designed around preparation depth, audience needs, and learning objectives—not attendance size.

Trusted By

Testimonial

At ManpowerGroup, our focus for Pride Month was to create a meaningful experience centered on the power of belonging and inclusion, and Legacies of LGBT People in STEM delivered exactly that. The visual display was not only beautifully designed but also deeply engaging, drawing in employees with its vibrant storytelling and impactful imagery.

Vince’s presentation was a standout element of the experience. He curated the content thoughtfully to align with our event’s themes, delivering an informative, entertaining, and powerful session that resonated with our team. His ability to connect historical narratives with present-day relevance made a lasting impression.

We were also thrilled with the audio version of the exhibit, which allowed us to extend the experience to our remote employees across the country, ensuring that everyone, whether at our Milwaukee headquarters or working virtually, could take part in this important celebration of LGBTQ+ contributions to STEM.

Thanks to Vince and Expanding Horizons, Pride Month at ManpowerGroup was not only impactful but truly inspiring. We’re grateful for the opportunity to share this history with our teams and highly recommend this exhibit to any organization looking to foster inclusion and spark meaningful conversations.

Shaefer Peterson,
Employee and Community Experience Advisor
Co-Chair of Elevate BRG

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No.

    Many organizations schedule presentations throughout the year as part of professional development, leadership programming, conference education, or employee engagement initiatives.

  • Yes.

    Most organizations display exhibits in common areas where employees or conference attendees can engage independently.

  • Absolutely.

    Many clients pair a keynote or workshop with a traveling exhibit to create a more immersive educational experience

  • Yes.

    Presentations can be tailored to your industry, conference theme, organizational goals, or Employee Resource Group.

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Let's Create a Program Your Employees or Members Will Remember

The strongest educational programs give people new ways to understand the world they already inhabit; they don't simply deliver information.

Let's discuss how history can support your next conference, workplace event, or professional development initiative.

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