Visible and Unstoppable - We're Not Going Anywhere,

What is Visible and Unstoppable?

Unicorn Solutions and partners across the country Came together to hold space, share stories, build connection, and stand in solidarity with LGBTQIA2S+ youth and families.

We curated a lineup of voices, stories, and resources that uplift LGBTQIA2S+ youth and families across the country. Whether you're a youth with a story, a parent with experience to share, a leader, or part of an affirming organization—this event is for you. It is our hope that this event is both the first of more to come in visible, unstoppable support and community connection, as well as the launch of an ongoing campaign that makes it clear to you and your loved ones that we, LGBTQIA2S+ youth and adults aren't going anywhere.

You can watch the Full Live Stream or Clips of our amazing speakers on our YouTube Playlist at https://www.youtube.com/@UnicornSolutionsLLC

Please note: zoom webinar registration closed 6/25/25!

Featured Speakers!

Sruti Swaminathan, they/them, ACLU Staff Attorney LGBTQ & HIV Project

Rebecca Jones Gaston, she/her, Founder, Principal, Chief Strategist at RJG Consulting, Former ACYF Commissioner at U.S. Department of HHS

Senator Jeff Merkley, Oregon

Danie Guzman, she/her, CARES Ambassador, The Center for the Study of Social Policy

Rob Smith, he/they, CEO/Founder, Phluid

Senator Ron Wyden, Oregon

Robin P. McHaelen, MSW she/her/hers, Founder of True Colors, Inc.

Tyler Hack, they/them, Executive Director, Christopher Street Project

Leonard D. Burton, he/him, President and CEO, The Center for the Study of Social Policy

Melissa Combs, she/her, Founder, Out Accountability Project Co-chair, LGBTQ+ Justice and Opportunity Network

Riya Saha Shah, she/her, Chief Executive Officer Juvenile Law Center

Madi Bourdon, she/they, Founder Madi B Educating LLC

Kamala Buchanan-Williams, they/them Attorney, Legal Advocacy Team National Center for Youth Law

Angela Weeks, she/her Director, National SOGIE Center

Vida Khavar, LMFT, she/her Clinical Director Family Builders in Oakland

Kanan Durham, He/Him, (Transgender Man) Executive Director, Pride at the Pier

Alexandra (Alex) Citrin, she/her, Director of Family Autonomy and Child Welfare Policy, The Center for the Study of Social Policy

Bill Bettencourt, he/him, Senior Fellow, The Center For The Study Of Social Policy, getREAL Initiative

Kim Dvorchak, JD, she/her, Chief Executive Director, National Association of Counsel for Children

Millie Sweeney, she/her Parent, Director, Learning and Workforce Development, Family - Run Executive Director Leadership Association (FREDLA)

Erin Moody, they/he/she DJ/Producer, Marketing Coordinator + Production Manager

Christopher M. Ward, California’s 78th District, State Assemblymember, Chair of the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus

Kristen Weber, JD, she/her Senior Director of Child Welfare, National Center for Youth Law

Dr. Ashley Austin Professor of Social Work College of Health and Wellness Barry University

Senator Caroline Menjivar California 20th District

Judy Shepard, she/her, Board Chair/President, Matthew Shepard Foundation

Dennis Shepard, he/him, Board Member Emeritus, Matthew Shepard Foundation

Sam Ames, they/he, Founder and CEO of Threshold Strategies, Former Chief of Staff in the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights

Adrienne Shilton (she/her) Vice President of Public Policy & Strategy, California Alliance of Child and Family Services

Jill Jacobs, she/her CEO Family Builders

Sally Wile, she/her, Parent

Sky Guilbaud, he/him, Person of Lived Experience & Subject of “Sole’s Mom: A Transgender Journey of Love, Loss, and Letting Go”

Isabelle Camille, she/her, Parent of Lived Experience & Author of “Sole’s Mom: A Transgender Journey of Love, Loss, and Letting Go”

Reverend Aaron Miller, he/him, Council of Elders, Metropolitan Community Churches, Pastor of Metropolitan Community Church of Hartford

Elizabeth Sweet, she/they, Community Engagement Manager & Director of NAAPIEN, The National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association

Rev. JM Triplett, they/them Education and Facilitation Manager, Ruth Ellis Institute; Journey Ahead Program Manager, Ruth Ellis Institute, Ruth Ellis Center

Jayden Ruff, she/her Director, South Coast Health Equity Coalition

Brandy Lee, she/her Icon, Legend, Reading children's book Kapaemahu

Elliott Orrin Hinkle, they/them, Principal and Founder of Unicorn Solutions LLC, Leader of Visible and Unstoppable

Erin French

Danielle Girard, Children's Rights

Attorney General William Tong

National Partners

Great work is done in collaboration with community, and this event wouldn’t be possible with these national organization partners, as well as more behind the scenes, for the Visible and Unstoppable Pride Zoomathon and Campaign! Click each logo to visit their websites and learn more. Want to join us and raise your logo with ours as a visible and unstoppable partner in support of LGBTQIA2S+ Youth and Families? Email us at vuinfo@unicornsolutions.org!

Visible and Unstoppable - We're Not Going Anywhere,

Visible and Unstoppable - We're Not Going Anywhere,

What is Visible and Unstoppable?

Unicorn Solutions and partners across the country Came together to hold space, share stories, build connection, and stand in solidarity with LGBTQIA2S+ youth and families.

Featured Speakers!

National Partners

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