“The bravery that Ellen
Page displayed in deciding to
come out to a live audience of
youth-serving professionals,
youth’s themselves and the
entire world as social media
so easily allows was pure
heroism.”
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Vincent “Vinnie” Pompei
Time to Thrive conference chair
Photo courtesy of Jeff Bottari/AP Images for
Human Rights Campaign
HELLO- Ellen Page, left, and Human Rights Campaign
President Chad Griffin wave to the attendees of “Time to
THRIVE.”
Photo courtesy of Jeff Bottari/AP Images for
Human Rights Campaign
WELCOME- Vincent Pompei and Chelsey Clinton at
Human Rights Campaign’s Time to Thrive Conference, on
Sunday, February, 16, 2014 in Las Vegas.
competency around this youth population among
youth-serving professions unfortunately correlates to
the unfortunate disparities around the overall wellbeing of LGBTQ youth.”
The LGBTQ youth has been more prone to
homelessness, substance abuse and lower future
aspirations due to the continued high stress levels due
to lack of understanding.
The allies who make a difference do not all identify
as LGBTQ but rather support the equality of all as
human beings with the same rights as anyone else.
“The attendees at ‘Time to THRIVE’ were by far an
audience of straight allies who are passionate about,
overall, well of youth,” Pompei said, “Although there
were LGBTQ identified attendees, everyone benefits
from learning about the current state of LGBTQ youth
and what research, tools and emerging best practices
are available to help promote safety, inclusion and
well-being