Dr. A.C. Fowlkes
Creating Space For Everyone
As someone with multiple minority statuses, Dr. A.C. Fowlkes, puts the onus on himself to create space for other individuals with multiple minority status. Having broken through a lot of glass ceilings, he's had a number of different times where he just wanted to throw in the towel. But understanding that if he didn't do something, people in the future, perhaps even his own child, would face the same barriers he's kept fighting to remove those challenges. Dr. Fowlkes has challenged stereotypes and false beliefs across industries, worked to help many of society's most stigmatized individuals, and is the author of the new book, Transgender Inclusion: All the Things You Want To Ask Your Transgender Coworker But Shouldn't.
As someone with multiple minority statuses, Dr. A.C. Fowlkes, puts the onus on himself to create space for other individuals with multiple minority status. Having broken through a lot of glass ceilings, he's had a number of different times where he just wanted to throw in the towel. But understanding that if he didn't do something, people in the future, perhaps even his own child, would face the same barriers he's kept fighting to remove those challenges. Dr. Fowlkes has challenged stereotypes and false beliefs across industries, worked to help many of society's most stigmatized individuals, and is the author of the new book, Transgender Inclusion: All the Things You Want To Ask Your Transgender Coworker But Shouldn't.
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Guest Biography
Dr. A.C. Fowlkes is a transgender man and clinical psychologist, who brings a unique blend of lived experience and professional expertise to his work as CEO of Fowlkes Consulting, a LGBTQ+ sensitivity and transgender inclusion firm. Dr. Fowlkes career spans diverse sectors, from finance to prisons and psychiatric hospitals, where he was the first out Black transgender man to lead a psychiatric facility in the US. He’s helped individuals and organizations create inclusive and equitable environments. As a Forbes Contributor and member of the Trevor Project board, he educates and advocates for the LGBTQ+ community. His book, "Transgender Inclusion: All the Things You Want To Ask Your Transgender Coworker But Shouldn't," released in January 2024, offers insightful guidance and dispels harmful misconceptions. A.C.’s story is one of overcoming adversity, breaking barriers, and using his expertise to make the world a more inclusive and accepting place. |
Credits
Guest: Dr. A.C. Fowlkes Host: Liz Cavallaro Host: Bree Fram Audio: Frieda Garcia |