Summit Highlights

An Opening Reception, open to ALL, regardless of whether you have registered for the Summit.
Hosted by the National Lesbian Health Summit Coordinating Collective, Zuna Institute, MASA (Mujeres de Ambiente: Sociales y Activas - Queer Women for Social Justice), APILBN (Asian Pacific Islander Lesbian Bisexual Network), APIQWTC (Asian Pacific Islander Lesbian Bisexual Queer women and Transgender Coalition), and the QWOCMAP (Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project).

Three engaging Keynote Panels, including:
Leadership Sustainability: featuring Marjorie Hill and Lorri Jean, moderated by Carmen Vazquez
Future Visions for Health: featuring Sandra Hernandez, Amber Hollibaugh, JoAnne Keatley, and Surina Khan, moderated by Leslie Calman
Writers Speak Out About Health: featuring Dorothy Allison, Elana Dykewomon, and Jewelle Gomez.

A diverse array of workshops addressing lesbian, bisexual, queer, and transgender health Issues, including:
Aging, cancer, disability, domestic violence, donor insemination, family health, gender diversity, health policy, health promotion, health reform, HIV, homophobia, leadership, relationships, sexual health and wellbeing, service provision, and tobacco. Click here to download the workshop schedule!

A Lesbian/Queer Women of Color Workshop Track, sponsored by the Zuna Institute, addressing issues such as:
Depression, erotic and sexual wellness, learning cooperatives for health promotion, marriage and longterm relationships, and spirituality.

The Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project Film Series
A series of films that will run on a continuous 60 minute loop throughout the Summit in our film room.

Early Morning Healthy Workshops
Featuring movement and toning exercises.