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Greg Baird

Global Lecturer on LGBTQ + Civil Rights
Self Employed
Country or state 
United States
City 
Chicago
Available to 
Global
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes

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Bio

Greg R. Baird has been a lecturer, educator, writer and social activist for 28 years. An engaging speaker with heart and humorous insight, Greg has spoken to audiences on such topics as equal rights, inclusion, acceptance, community, peace, & anti-hate/bullying. An important voice of the LGBTQ+ community, Greg’s lecture is inclusive for all audiences. All of his audiences have commented that they don’t feel talked at during his lecture, but rather engaged and connected. His message offers hope, compassion and understanding. Greg will leave you motivated to share your story, discover your legacy and be the voice of change in your own community.

As an important voice of the LGBTQ and straight Ally community, his lecture is a reminder we all need to respect and educate each other in all communities. He will have your audience laughing, while tugging at their heartstrings, sharing stories from his childhood, parents, college, life experiences and traveling around the country.

His unique storytelling, sensitivity, and passion shine through on how to have a positive influence in your community, embracing equality, and how one person can create a change in their life and the lives of others. His audience will be informed of why it is important to be an active role model and a mentor in our communities.

Greg worked as Executive Producer of a documentary about the gay hate murder of University of Wyoming college student, Matthew Shepard. A topic that Greg often speaks about. He also directed and edited his own short memorial film titled, “2:02 AM” about the timeline of the Pulse Nightclub shooting and his personal experience at Pulse on three different visits while filming. The film has been shown across the U.S. during his lecture programs on Erasing Hate and Bigotry.

In the summer of 2018, Greg was the keynote speaker at Aetna in Hartford, Connecticut for their Signature Pride Event. He can be seen in a documentary titled, “Fish Out of Water” that explores what the Bible really says about being LGBTQ. He is acknowledged for his contribution to Dr. Ruth Westheimer’s book on her Guide to College Life. Greg is also mentioned in Liliane Colburn's book; The Green Room; A Mother's Truth. He also contributed to two books by authors, St Sukie de la Croix and Owen Keehnen titled, Tell Me About It 2: LGBTQ Secrets, Confessions and Tell Me About It 3: LGBTQ Secrets, Confessions, and Life Stories

In January 2020, Greg delivered a keynote address at the Rotary World Peace Conference in Ontario, CA to help create lasting change, acceptance and peace for LGBTQ communities around the world.

With the current post-pandemic, our LGBTQ+ communities have been hit hard and many have experienced a loss of community, connection, and support. My programs will offer our LGBTQ+ communities, allies, workplaces & schools new ways of connecting, allyship, inclusion, and facilitating events.

Current position (1)

Global Lecturer on LGBTQ + Civil Rights

Self Employed

Achievements (3)
Keynote Speaker at Rotary World Peace Conference.

Keynote featured speaker and break out educator at the Rotary World Peace Conference, Ontario, CA

Keynote Speaker Aetna Insurance Pride event

Keynote featured speaker at Aetna Insurance, corporate headquarters for Signature Pride event.

Keynote Speaker at International GOAL Conference

Keynote Speaker at International GOAL Conference for LGBTQ Law Enforcement Officials, Chicago, IL

Degrees (1)
Speech/Theater
Central Michigan University
1988 to 1991

Presentations

Presentations (2)
Being a Voice of Change. What is Allyship? Creating Positive Change in a Challenging World.

What is allyship and what can you do to support the LGBTQ+ community? What are you doing to foster a positive & healthy community that will leave a wonderful legacy? This program will inspire and motivate the entire audience on how the power one person has to make a difference in the lives of so many. I will share stories and insightful information on how all of us can be supportive allies in our workplace and community incorporating pronouns and education. The lecture will inspire the audience to want to create change personally and within their own community. This is a multi-media lecture and focuses on the many unique events from my own life and the incredible people who are making positive changes in their communities.

Disarming Hate & Bigotry: Building an Accepting & Inclusive Community

Community, acceptance, and inclusion are now more important in our country than ever. This multi-media lecture will discuss and engage the audience on hate & bigotry in our community, schools, work, and the internet. Greg will also have a conversation about the shooting at Pulse Night Club on June 12, 2016, which left 49 dead and 53 injured. This will also include a short film directed and edited by Greg titled “2:02 A.M.” The lecture will share how we can be proactive to heal, educate and embrace inclusion. This is a very important and timely lecture. Your audience will remember this presentation long after it's over.

Past talks (4)
An Evening with Greg R. Baird: Being the Voice of Change in your Community: What is an Ally?
Community Pride Event Lecture
Saugatuck-Douglas History Museum
June 3, 2022
Being a Voice of Change. What is an Ally and celebrating your Workplace & Community.
Everest Insurance: Pride Event Lecture
Chicago, IL
June 8, 2021
Being a Voice of Change. What is an Ally and celebrating your Workplace & Community.
TIBCO ERG Pride Event
Chicago, IL
July 9, 2020
Being a Voice of Change. What is an Ally and celebrating your Workplace & Community.
EGNYTE Pride Lecture Event
Chicago, IL
June 29, 2021
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  • Press information (1)
Greg R. Baird Virtual Pride Month Lecture With Forter
#ILoveGay Today - Greg Baird: Global LGBTQ+ Lecturer/Activist
Inspired interview - Greg Baird - Clown to Kitchen: Virtual Programming for LGBTQ+ Students
Greg R. Baird Lecture in Petoskey, Michigan
Greg R. Baird at Outspoken! LGBTQ Stories
Lecture Event
Lecture Event
Community Lecture Event
Community Lecture Event
Keynote speaker at World Peace Conference 2020
Keynote speaker at World Peace Conference 2020
Aetna Insurance Pride lecture
Aetna Insurance Pride lecture
Lecturer event
Lecturer event
Small Community lecture event
Small Community lecture event
Pre-Lecture preparation
Pre-Lecture preparation
Film Crew Interviewing Me for a Documentary
Film Crew Interviewing Me for a Documentary
The Kinsey Sicks & me
The Kinsey Sicks & me
Lecture Event
Lecture Event
Greg R. Baird Storytelling event
Greg R. Baird Storytelling event
Alan Cumming, post performance picture
Alan Cumming, post performance picture
Actress Sharon Gless & Me
Actress Sharon Gless & Me
Leslie Jordan & Me
Leslie Jordan & Me
Meredith Baxter & Me
Meredith Baxter & Me
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Great quote from smiths Medical

Expertise (21)

Education
Health & Well-being
Entertainment & Art
Other
LGBT+ LGBT Rights Creating a Culture of Inclusion Allyship Cultural Diversity College life College/University diversity planning gay and lesbian Gender Creative Storytelling College Education company leadership book motivational speakers Acceptance Campus Community building community

Clients

Smith's Medical, Forter, EmpiRx Health, Douglas Pride, Aetna Insurance, Rotary World Peace Conference, Dow Chemical, Ryan White Youth Conference, Matthew Shepard memorials, higher education lecture series, documentary filmmaker .
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I am a Global Speaker on LGBTQ+ Civil rights, Equity, Inclusion, Allyship, and Community.

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