LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators

Daryl Boyd brings a unique blend of corporate training experience and educational technology expertise to his role in instructional design. As a graduate student pursuing a Master of Arts in Learning Design and Technology at the University of Colorado Denver, he has made significant contributions to LGBTQ+ education through his work as Instructional Design Intern for groundbreaking courses like "Queering the Schoolhouse" and "Queering Identities." His professional background includes 14 years in the cable and satellite television industry and two years as a regional trainer for Colorado driver license offices, providing him with extensive experience in adult education and professional development. His work focuses on creating inclusive educational content that addresses the needs of diverse learners while promoting LGBTQ+ awareness and understanding in educational settings. His approach to instructional design combines practical training experience with contemporary learning technology, making complex subjects accessible to diverse audiences. Through his Coursera contributions, he helps educators develop more inclusive and effective teaching practices.

Jacob McWilliams serves as Director of both the Women & Gender Center at the University of Colorado Denver and the Gender & Sexuality Center at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Education with a concentration in Gender, Sexuality, and Policy Studies from Indiana University. His extensive career in education spans over two decades, beginning in 2002 across K-12 and higher education settings. On Coursera, his course "Queering Identities: LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Gender Identity" has reached over 29,816 students and maintains an exceptional 4.8/5 rating from 301 reviews. His research focuses on challenging gender binary assumptions and developing trans*literacies in educational settings. His work includes groundbreaking research on gender diversity in elementary classrooms and the development of inclusive educational practices. As a queer transgender man, he brings both personal insight and academic expertise to his role, addressing intersectional aspects of identity, privilege, and marginalization in educational contexts. His contributions to LGBTQ+ education and advocacy have been presented at numerous conferences and implemented in educational programs across the country.

Suraj Uttamchandani (he/him/his) is a doctoral candidate in the learning sciences at Indiana University (USA). His research centers on political forms of learning, participatory forms of research, and discourse analytic methodologies.