Huespring: The LGBTQIA+ Leadership Institute
The Midlands Sexual Health Research Collaborative (MSHRC), is happy to announce the second cohort of Huespring, a leadership institute to support the professional development of LGBTQIA+ identified individuals from the Omaha area and Midwest region.
Through Huespring, Scholars and Mentors are matched for a 7-month leadership development experience. The goal is to cultivate thriving LGBTQIA+ communities in the Midlands through mentorship support, professional development, and community training.
Two community events featuring nationally-known speakers will be held throughout the 2021-2022 year to celebrate and support the current Huespring Scholar-Mentor cohort.
Community Events Schedule
- Oct. 07 | Huespring Launch Party featuring Jabari Lyles
- TBD | Huespring Graduation
Training Seminar Schedule for Scholar-Mentors
- Oct. 08 | Clarifying Vision + Values
- Dec. 03 | Understanding Who We Are
- Feb. 04 | Effective Collaboration + Communication
- April 08 | Community Building in an Anti-LGBTQ+ Environment
- May 13 | Challenging Yourself, Others, & the System
Meet the 2021-2022 Huespring Scholars and Mentors
Scholars
- Taddy Baylock
- Kenna Barnes
- Kassian Lemke-Elznic
- Eric Reiter
- Caenis Bryan
- Taylor Bickel
- Torie Walnez
- Ang Bennett
- Braden Krall
- Isabel Salas
- Justin Parsley
- Jenna Lopez
Mentors
- Abbi Swatsworth
- Kandace Freeman
- Dan Harr
- Heather Holmes
- Jo Biar Springer
- Lisa Utterback
- Sara Rips
- Scout Black
- Abra Poindexter
- Candace Bloomquist
This project is supported by the Equality Fund through the Omaha Community Foundation, the Weitz Family Foundation, Cox Communications, LinkedIn, Millwork Commons, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and other generous donors.
Contact Us
Want more information?
Please contact MSHRC Co-Director Dr. Sofia Jawed-Wessel at sjawedwessel@unomaha.edu or 402.554.3433.