Chris Wood, he/him, is changing the world as co-founder and Executive Director of LGBT Tech, a non-profit organization aiming to bridge the gap between technology and our LGBTQ+ community through research, programs and events.
In this conversation, we talk about Chris’ background and journey into founding LGBT tech, which includes having being kicked out of their house to being held hostage by a suicide bomber. We also discuss how technology has helped him in his journey, how technology supports our LGBTQ+ community and how we can ensure we are included in the design and safety future technological advancements.
On Oct 09, 2025, from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT LGBT Tech is hosting a virtual event: PATHS Forward Summit. This full-day, virtual event will discuss the current state of hiring and the multiplicities of job searching in today’s online and ever-changing world. Each session in the day will create meaningful discussions on the job market for LGBTQ+ professionals in STEAM from common trends, navigating AI, job seeker recommendations, and the release of PATHS’
Workplace Belonging Report!
Check out LGBT Tech’s website and sign up for their newsletter: https://www.lgbttech.org/
Learn more their events and program here: https://linktr.ee/lgbttech
Follow their team on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lgbttech/
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