2015 Highlights

Check out some of the amazing speakers, presenters, and partners who participated in HRC Foundation's 2015 Time To THRIVE Conference.

Play the Video Michael Sam Receives the Upstander Award at the 2015 Time To THRIVE Conference
Professional football player Michael Sam addresses the 2015 Time To THRIVE Conference. Sam was the first openly gay NFL player, and continues to inspire LGBTQ youth all across the world. LGBT activist Judy Shepard presents him with the Upstander Award.
Play the Video George Takei Receives the Upstander Award at the 2015 Time To THRIVE Conference
Actor, author and activist George Takei has been a vocal, outspoken advocate for LGBTQ equality for decades. His commitment to youth is unparalleled. Dolores Huerta presents Takei with the Upstander Award at the Time To THRIVE Conference.
Play the Video Caitlin Ryan Receives the Upstander Award at the 2015 Time To THRIVE Conference
Dr. Caitlin Ryan of the Family Acceptance Project is honored with the Upstander Award at the Time To THRIVE Conference for her work with LGBTQ youth and their families.
Play the Video Jazz Jennings at the 2015 HRCF Time To THRIVE Conference
Transgender teen activist and children's book author Jazz Jennings addresses the attendees of the Time To THRIVE Conference.
Play the Video Debi Jackson at the 2015 HRCF Time To THRIVE Conference
Debi Jackson made news when she stood up for her transgender daughter at a local school board meeting in 2014. She speaks to the importance of embracing your children and navigating gender identity with them.
Play the Video Richard Yep at the 2015 HRCF Time To THRIVE Conference
CEO of the American Counseling Association Rich Yep addresses the attendees of the Time To THRIVE Conference.
Play the Video Giovanni Blair McKenzie at the 2015 HRCF Time To THRIVE Conference
HRC Youth Ambassador Giovanni Blair McKenzie speaks to the experience of growing up in Jamaica and fighting for equality for LGBTQ youth of color.
Play the Video HRCF's Joanna Eager at the 2015 Time To THRIVE Conference
HRC Foundation Welcoming Schools Director Joanna Eager addresses the Time To THRIVE Conference.
Play the Video Ken McNeely at the 2015 HRCF Time To THRIVE Conference
President of AT&T California addresses the youth-serving professionals of the Time To THRIVE Conference and speaks of the importance of corporate support of LGBTQ equality and leadership.
Play the Video Suzanne Bonamici at the 2015 HRCF Time To THRIVE Conference
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici addresses the Time To THRIVE Conference.
Play the Video Thomas Davis at the 2015 HRCF Time To THRIVE Conference
HRC Youth Ambassador Thomas Davis speaks about living life with HIV and the need for more honesty and inclusiveness in sexual education programs.
Play the Video 2015 Time To THRIVE Federal Panel
HRC Foundation Vice President and CFO Jeff Krehely moderates a panel including Assistant Secretary, Office of Civil Rights, US Department of Education Catherine Lahmon, Assistant Secretary,Office of Civil Rights, US Department of Education Pam Karlan, and Director, Office of Civil Rights, US Department of Health and Human Services Jocelyn Samuels to discuss the needs special for LGBTQ Youth in America.
Play the Video Dr. Jama Shelton at the 2015 HRCF Time To THRIVE Conference
True Colors Fund's Deputity Executive Director Dr. Jama Shelton addresses the Time To THRIVE Conference to speak about LGBTQ homelessness and other struggles they face.
Play the Video Ellen Kahn and Yvette Jackson at the 2015 HRCs Time To THRIVE Conference
HRC's Director of the Children, Youth, and Families Program Ellen Kahn joins member of Devereaux's LGBTQ Leadership Team Yvette Jackson to discuss their partnership to ensure that LGBTQ Families are included and safe in Foster Care.
Play the Video George Sheridan at the 2015 HRCF Time To THRIVE Conference
NEA Executive Committee member George Sheridan addresses the Time To THRIVE Conference about the special needs of LGBTQ youth in education.
Play the Video Deborah Levin and HRCF's Noël Gordon at the 2015 Time To THRIVE Conference
Planned Parenthood Youth Online Health Education Program Director Deborah Levin and HRC's Foundation Project Manager Noël Gordon discuss findings of a study about LGBTQ involvement in Sexual Health Education.
Play the Video Daniella Carter speaks at the 2015 HRCF Time To THRIVE Conference
Daniella Carter, featured in MTV's 2014 Documentary "The T Word" knows first hand what homelessness and violence can do to the transgender community. She speaks to the Time To THRIVE Conference in Portland, OR about how youth-serving professionals can help end those problems and more.