In this powerful episode of Brave Voices in Education, host Craig Aarons-Martin (he/him) moderates a dynamic and deeply personal roundtable with four youth leaders from the Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth:
🎤 Avery Barry (she/her) – Student & Commissioner, Bridgewater State University
🎤 Kamryn “KC” Chandler Fontaine (they/them) – Fieldwork Administrator, HGSE & Commissioner
🎤 Adrian Romero (he/him) – Music Business Graduate, Berklee College of Music
🎤 Oliver “Olly” Kelly (they/he) – MPPA Candidate & LGBTQ Policy Intern
Together, we explore:
🌈 Navigating queer identity and advocacy
🧠 How education can liberate — or oppress
💬 What true allyship looks like in schools
🎉 Why joy is not decoration — it’s defiance
📌 Takeaways:
Bravery isn’t about being unafraid — it’s about being seen
Youth aren’t the future — they’re the force
Safe schools are non-negotiable
Every voice has impact
📲 Learn More About the Massachusetts Commission for LGBTQ Youth here: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-commission-on-lgbtq-youth
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