Courageous Conversations

Join Our Law and Learning Forum and Keynote Dinner on Gender and Family in Cambridge, MA (and on Zoom) on May 18

At the LGB Courage Coalition, we’re committed to fostering evidence-based discussions about gender, children, and families. On Sunday, May 18, 2025, we invite you to two pivotal events in Cambridge, MA: the Born in the Right Body: Law and Learning Forum (see Zoom option for those who can’t attend in person!) at MIT and our Keynote Dinner Event to deepen the dialogue.

Whether you’re a parent navigating school policies, a professional grappling with custody disputes, or an advocate seeking clarity on gender-related issues, these events offer critical insights from leading voices in law, journalism, healthcare, therapy, and lived experience.

Meet Our Distinguished Speakers

Our events feature a diverse panel whose expertise and experiences illuminate the complexities of gender-related issues. Here’s who you’ll hear from at both the forum and dinner:

• Vernadette Broyles, Esq.
  President and General Counsel of the Child and Parental Rights Campaign, Vernadette brings over 20 years of legal expertise defending parental rights. A graduate of Harvard Law School and Yale University, she litigates against school and medical overreach in gender-related cases, protecting families in custody and policy disputes. Her work, featured at events like the Genspect Denver Conference, is grounded in constitutional law and child welfare advocacy.

• Lisa Selin Davis
  A journalist and author of several books, including, Tomboy: The Surprising History and Future of Girls Who Dare to Be Different, Lisa has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and more. Her Substack, BROADview, critiques media narratives on gender, focusing on schools and parental rights.

• Jamie Reed, MS
  Executive Director of the LGB Courage Coalition, Jamie is a whistleblower who exposed unsafe practices at the Washington University Transgender Center in St. Louis, as detailed in her 2023 Free Press exposé and the subsequent NY Times investigation. A lesbian and a mother of five, she combines healthcare administration experience with personal insight into LGBTQ issues, championing child safeguarding in gender medicine.

• Sara Stockton, MA, LMFT
  A licensed marriage and family therapist, Sara counsels youth and families navigating gender distress. She critiques the psychological risks of gender-affirming care and its legal implications in custody disputes, advocating evidence-based mental health support.

• Simon Amaya Price
  A desister who transitioned and later detransitioned, Simon shares his journey through gender dysphoria and recovery. His story highlights the social and psychological pressures on youth, promoting non-medicalized support and resilience.