Robin McHaelen (she/her) is changing the world by working with LGBTQ+ youth and other gender and sexual minorities for about 30 years. She founded an organization called True Colors in Connecticut and ran it for 26 years, retiring in 2020.
In this conversation, we talk about empowering young people, supporting the systems around youth, and the importance of openness and continuous learning.
Robin is co-organizing the True Colors SOGIEcon event for LGBTQ+ youth, allies and support systems on March 20-22, 2025 at University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT . Use this link to learn more and RSVP: https://www.healthcollective.org/true-colors-lgbtq-conference
You can connect with Robin in the following ways:
- Email: mchaelen@gmail.com
- LinkedIn: Robin McHaelen | LinkedIn
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