The Savvy Ally: A Guide for Becoming a Skilled LGBTQ+ Advocate - Paperback

by Jeannie Gainsburg (Author)

Bursting with passion and humor, *The Savvy Ally* is an essential guide for anyone committed to supporting LGBTQ+ communities. This fully revised second edition delivers current information on identities and inclusive language, practical etiquette tips to avoid common missteps, and strategies for navigating difficult conversations with confidence. Learn best practices for creating affirming spaces, recover gracefully when you slip up, and sustain your allyship through self-care. Perfect for teachers, healthcare providers, faith leaders, family members, and friends, this accessible, encouraging resource empowers you to advocate meaningfully and help build a safer, more inclusive world.

Author Biography

Jeannie Gainsburg (pronouns: she/her/hers) is an award-winning educational trainer and consultant in the field of LGBTQ+ inclusion and effective allyship. Formerly the education director at the Out Alliance of Rochester, New York, she is now the founder of Savvy Ally Action, a small business that offers fun, accessible, and encouraging workshops and videos on how to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ communities. Jeannie has a BA in psychology from Brown University and an MA in social work and social research from Bryn Mawr College. She was under the impression that a citation was the result of driving too fast until January of 2019, when she received one from the New York State Assembly for Distinguished Educational & Human Rights Services for her work in promoting LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion. She lives in Rochester, New York, with her husband, Ed, and their cat, Carlos. Visit her website and download free ally goodies at www.savvyallyaction.com.