2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusion
Strategic support to help your organization move from intention to impact.
Creating safer, more inclusive spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ people isn’t a checkbox, it’s a long-term commitment that requires care, clarity, and community knowledge. Lauren Semple brings years of lived experience and professional expertise to support your team in building welcoming, affirming environments and experiences where people of all genders and sexualities feel valued and safe.
Whether you’re just beginning or deepening your work, Lauren meets you where you’re at: with practical tools, thoughtful guidance, and a focus on real-world results.
What’s Included
Inclusion Strategy & Consulting
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Ongoing support for internal and external inclusion efforts
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Guidance to help align your goals, policies, and practices
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Customized diversity and inclusion action plans that meet your team’s capacity and context
Inclusion & Accessibility Audits
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Workplace, marketing, and customer experience audits
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Tailored roadmaps with clear, actionable improvements
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Option to include disability and intersectional access perspectives
Community Engagement & Research
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Stakeholder mapping and meaningful engagement strategy
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Experience surveys for destinations, organizations, and teams.
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Community workshops, listening sessions, and interviews
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Final reports designed for internal learning or public storytelling
Policy & Operations Review
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Policy and procedure review with a 2SLGBTQIA+ and accessibility lens
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Recommendations for inclusive hiring, onboarding, and staff practices
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Gender-inclusive washroom planning, event protocols, recruitment and more
Rainbow Registered Accreditation Support
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Guidance through the Rainbow Registered accreditation process
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Pre-assessment, documentation help, and strategic alignment
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Available as a one-time consultation or full accreditation support
Who This Is For
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Nonprofits and service providers
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Tourism operators and DMOs
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Arts & culture organizations
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Municipal governments
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Businesses and HR teams
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Event producers and venues
What Lauren’s Clients Say
“Lauren Semple’s 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion training has been invaluable for our team at Nanaimo Art Gallery. Lauren's workshops have helped us create a more welcoming and inclusive space for visitors, while also fostering a safe and supportive environment for staff. Lauren’s clear, approachable style makes complex topics accessible and engaging for everyone.”
— Carolyn Holmes, Executive Director, Nanaimo Art Gallery
“The sessions that Lauren leads are fresh and engaging. I love being in a room where the 2SLGBTQIA+ community is the main focus, where insightful discussions, purposeful education, and meaningful connections and understanding happen.”
— Amy Savage, Visitor Services Coordinator, Tourism Nanaimo
"Lauren’s guidance has been transformative for our team. Her training and audits helped us build a stronger, more inclusive foundation - turning good intentions into lasting impact."
— Allen Reed, CPHR, Eagle Wing Whale & Wildlife Watching
Not sure where to begin?
Book a complimentary call to talk through your needs and find the right starting point!
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