Speaker. Trainer. Bringing years of experience, humor, and research to facilitate collaboration and advance critical issues. What can we do together?

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In a nutshell...

LGBT Program Director at Harvard Medical School // MBA from Simmons College // Trained at Second City // Leadership in non-profits and campaigns from NYC to Chicago to New Orleans for social justice, women, health, electoral politics and queer lives

“She was such a wonderful speaker, tackling sensitive topics such as gender and sexuality with disarming humor and empathy. ”  —Melissa Obleada, Employment Brand Specialist at HubSpot

Jessica Halem leads inclusion efforts for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, staff, faculty, and trainees throughout the medical school and its 17 affiliated hospitals. See more →

"Having Jessica Halem speak at Dunkin' about LGBTQ inclusion is probably our best investment in diversity yet."  —Anne Fajon, Social Responsibility at Dunkin' Brands

Insight into Diversity Magazine

Cover Story: "Medical Schools Make Strides to Improve Inclusion of, Advocacy for LGBTQ Students" May 2017 issue of Insight Into Diversity. 

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