Please note... Ted Lewis Consulting is not taking on new clients at this time. If you are seeking support in LGBTQ+ inclusion, feel free to contact me and I will refer you to another consultant or organization who can help. Thank you.
Ted Lewis
Who is Ted Lewis
Personal Experience
Ted Lewis (they/them) is an out and proud queer and genderqueer leader who grew up in an interracial family, who were engaged in conversations of justice, equity, and difference at the dinner table. They have dedicated their professional life to making the world better for LGBTQ+ people.
Work Experience Highlights
- Executive Director, Side by Side (2016 - 2021)
- Inaugural Associate Director for LGBTQ+ Campus Life, University of Richmond (2012-2016)
- Special Projects & Outreach Coordinator, Campus Pride (2014-2016)
- Inaugural Assistant Director for Sexual/Gender Diversity, UNC Charlotte (2008-2012)
Education
- Master's Certificate, Women's & Gender Studies, UNC Charlotte (2010)
- MEd in Higher Education & Student Affairs, University of South Carolina (2006)
- BA in English & History, University of Mary Washington (2004)
Consulting Experiences & Successes
Corporate ERG Start-Up
Corporate Training Series
Corporate Training Series
Assisted in the formation and launch of LGBTQ+ employee resource groups at Dominion Energy, Markel Insurance, and more.
Corporate Training Series
Corporate Training Series
Corporate Training Series
Provided LGBTQ+ inclusivity training to more than 25 corporations and businesses including Altria, Capital One, EAB, Snagajob, McKesson Medical, Markel Insurance, Dominion Energy, and more.
State Agency Work
Corporate Training Series
State-Wide Policy Development
Partnered with state agencies on LGBTQ+ inclusion including the Virginia Department of Health, the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services, and the Virginia Governor's Office.
State-Wide Policy Development
State-Wide Policy Development
State-Wide Policy Development
Consulted on the development of policy guidance for transgender students in K-12 schools for the Virginia Department of Education.
College & University Support
State-Wide Policy Development
College & University Support
Consulted on development of LGBTQ+ resources, Safe Zone programs, and policies for UNC Charlotte, University of Richmond, Virginia State University, John Tyler Community College, and more.
Faith Based Inclusion
State-Wide Policy Development
College & University Support
Experience working with faith based leaders and organizations on LGBTQ+ inclusion including the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, Richmond First Baptist Church, and more.
Consulting Approach
Meet You Beyond Where You Are
Shift the Narrative of Inclusion
Meet You Beyond Where You Are
Many people live by the mantra, "meet you where you are," but my approach is to meet you a few steps beyond where you are in your journey so we can work together to go further towards full inclusion. Sometimes we have to get a little uncomfortable to get to a place where everyone is truly welcomed.
The Work is Intersectional
Shift the Narrative of Inclusion
Meet You Beyond Where You Are
While my consultation focuses on LGBTQ+ inclusion, LGBTQ+ people come from all racial backgrounds, ethnic groups, religions, faiths, political ideologies, and economic backgrounds. True LGBTQ+ inclusion must always come with conversations about the wholeness of our community.
Shift the Narrative of Inclusion
Shift the Narrative of Inclusion
Shift the Narrative of Inclusion
When most organizations, corporations, or schools developed their policies, procedures, and culture, LGBTQ+ people were not a part of the conversation. Real inclusion is about shifting our perspective to encompass the fullness of our communities and recognize the need for change that takes into account that new perspective.
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