Trainings & Workshops

LGBTQIA 101: Concepts and Terminology

Organizational Best Practices to Support LGBTQIA Employees

Data Collection for Sexual and Romantic Orientation and Gender Identity

Understanding Sexuality, Gender and Bias in the Workplace

Supporting an Organizational Culture of Inclusion for Trans and Nonbinary Employees

Consulting

Policy Review and Recommendations: identify gaps for organizational policies and practices and provide recommendations for improvement

360 Organizational Audit: a comprehensive review of organization to identify gaps in awareness, inclusivity, policy, and practice in supporting LGBTQ populations and guidance for suggested changes, implementation, and ongoing education

Keynotes & Speaking

Andy offers keynote addresses that blend his personal stories and professional expertise to offer insights about supporting LGB and trans people in the workplace.

What Clients Are Saying

We are so lucky to have had the opportunity to hire Andy as our keynote speaker for the University of Michigan Ross School of Business LGBTQ club's annual TEDx style event OUTx. From the planning conversations to the execution of his presentation, Andy was wonderful to work with. He created a keynote address that wove together themes of coming out, allyship and LGBTQ inclusion in the workforce. He took the time to address the audience specifically, presenting our MBA students with the opportunity to use their degrees as future leaders who can play a role in re-writing the rule books for queer and trans people to thrive in business. He recorded a flawless presentation for us to screen at the live event, and we are so grateful for the time and energy he put into it.

Jill DannisMBA/MS 2024, University of Michigan Ross School of Business

We were fortunate enough to have Andy as a speaker during a recent Boingo UNITY event -- an employee resource group where our BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and Boingoites with disabilities can bring their whole selves to the table for personal and professional development. Andy's presentation on inclusivity, allyship, and challenging LGBTQ+ discrimination in the workplace was incredibly well-received by our team. His presentation was dynamic, informative, and incredibly easy to listen to -- not easy in a remote environment! I would HIGHLY recommend Andy as a speaker, trainer, and presenter.

Dawn CallahanChief Marketing Officer, Boingo Wireless

Andy is extremely intelligent and very kind to all who were brave and spoke up— kind and his welcoming remarks to any speakers were precise, specific to their courage. He make the entire seminar a safe and potentially fruitful experience.

Eve Gordon, Acting FacultyAMDA College of the Performing Arts

LOVED THIS SESSION! I learned so much and feel like I have a much better perspective of this topic and how to be a good, supportive ally. Thank you Andy for a wonderful workshop- I hope we continue to have the privilege to work with you!

Past Faculty/Staff Workshop Participant

So much important information was covered, and done so in a way that is meant to educate and build upon. It never felt like anyone was being judged or shamed for not knowing something. The intent was always to help us help our students.

Past Faculty/Staff Workshop Participant

I thought Andy was wonderful- excellent energy. I appreciated the “straight to the point” quality of the entire training. No nonsense- tell it like it is. No time wasting- which I very much appreciate.

Cynthia Murray-Davis, Workshop Participant

I found this training very powerful, and could have kept listening and discussing for another two hours!

Kirsten Chandler, Music Theatre FacultyAMDA Los Angeles

This seminar was incredibly helpful and necessary. Thanks Andy!

Stephen Rockwell, Acting Faculty MemberAMDA College of the Performing Arts

This training session was extremely well organized and presented in a timely manner; extremely time efficient. Andy presented himself as comfortable in his knowledge of his subject matter. Extremely well done. One of the best sessions we have had in these respects.

Mark Riherd, Faculty MemberAmerican Musical and Dramatic Academy

Andy makes such an important and sensitive topic something that everyone can understand. He created a safe space for questions, mistakes and most importantly, learning.

Laura Mehl, Faculty in Voice Production and Speech and MusicianshipAMDA College of the Performing Arts

Andy, ( you) are adept at creating that space where we all felt heard. Your ability to present information without charge is laudable. You have a true talent to teach and open others to ideas.

Diane Zaremba Voice Production and Speech FacultyAMDA College of the Performing Arts

Andy was truly great- A perfect person for this seminar/training with an incredible pedigree and lifetime of experience.

Jay Russell, Acting Teacher

Andy is a calm, clear, welcoming instructor.

Past Faculty/Staff Workshop Participant

I loved the clarity with which principals were discussed and addressed. There was heart and personal experience involved but it was succinctly approached and I appreciated that when there was a pronoun misstep in the chat it was kindly but firmly addressed. Andy is a great educator.

Past Faculty/Staff Workshop Participant

Andy is a clear, charismatic, and engaging presenter! Thank you for this invaluable training!

Faculty MemberUniversity of California - Los Angeles

I cannot thank you enough for the work you’ve done for us. I’m so grateful to have your support and look forward to our continued collaboration! Your thoughtfulness in working with me to develop this content carried into the facilitation. You not only listened to me during the process, but you listened to what each participant brought to the room, and incorporated those specific items in to the conversation seamlessly.

Stephanie Haring, Director of Learning & EquityAmerican Musical & Dramatic Academy

Andy proved himself a knowledgeable and engaging trainer. He conducted several workshops aimed at raising institutional awareness and sensitivity towards members of our community identifying along the LGBTQ spectrum. Andy's knowledge of the prominent issues helped foster a robust discussion of ways we can strengthen institutional support for members of this community. Equally important, Andy's demeanor and style created a supportive environment for participants to ask questions and explore uncertainties within their own knowledge base.

Michael Stillwagon, Office of Campus Life & Student AffairsDrew University

Andy opened for a lecture I gave to New York state school nurses on LGBTQ issues and wowed, moved, and taught the participants with his clarity, pathos, and brilliance. What a way to teach understanding and tolerance!

Ann Engelland, M.D., Pediatric Medicine Specialist, Doctor of Adolescent and Young Adult Health

Andy is using his formidable, intellectual talents and skills and meshing them ingeniously to make real and positive social change.

Dr. Sid Ray, Professor of English and of Women’s and Gender StudiesPace University New York City

Andy Cofino is able to detail the struggles of community members whom many care nothing for or about, and to bring their issues to life, humanizing them and making their stories accessible and relevant to ALL people.

Leslie Grinner, Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Gender & Women’s Studies Program Rhode Island College

Out in the Open is a compelling, courageous, and uplifting work of spoken-word theater whose message is as contemporary as it is timeless. Andy Cofino has a rare talent. Every performance was absolutely sold-out with standing-room only access, each ending with thunderous standing ovations and multiple encores. Every single one of them was earned.

Geoffrey L. Brackett, D. Phil., Executive Vice PresidentMarist College

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