Glowing, Growing and Going with JT from PrideNet

Episode 33 of the Queer Changemakers podcast, hosted by Justin Mezetin, titled "Glowing, Growing and Going with JT from PrideNet" was published on December 5, 2024 and runs 59 minutes.

December 5, 2024 ·59m · Queer Changemakers

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Summary

JT “German Chocolate” (He/Him) is changing the world by advocating for a more holistic approach for LGBTQ+ health and healthcare. In his role as LGBTQIA+ Regional Engagement Coordinator (South), he finds a variety of ways to do outreach and connect with individuals and organizations on behalf of the Pride Study and the All of Us Research Program. Outside of that, JT also mentors youth supporting their journeys to grow, glow and go make a difference. In this conversation, we talk about the value of healthcare organizations understanding the needs of LGBTQ+ people, building bridges between our LGBTQ+ communities and organizations, and the value of mentorship. Learn more about The PRIDE Study: pridestudy.org Research Findings: pridestudy.org/research Learn more about All of Us LGBTQIA+: JoinAllofUs.org/LGBTQIA PRIDEnet Quarterly Newsletter: https://secure.everyaction.com/DtzKaHg6q06S_m2nAKDxyQ2 Find us at events: pridenet.org/events Bio: JT Williams, BA, also known as German Chocolate was born in Heidelberg, Germany, and then moved to American in the early 90s. As he grew up in the church, he learned the importance of working to build lasting and impactful relationships. This resulted in the development of people and compassion skills for helping people from all walks of life. As a graduate of East Carolina University, he has been working in the Health Education and Promotion field for over 15 years and in the Human Health and Service field for the past 20 years. Resulting in the title of a Health Advocate for Improved Quality of Health for all. JT’s goal is to enrich the quality of life for all communities and beyond through his creative and charismatic personality. With his wide array of networks, resources, and community relations. The impact he is leaving is on a global scale. Live and in charge, German Chocolate is good for the heart. Stay tuned for all of the latest updates from this agent of change as he works to unite the communities and create change for generations to come.

Episode Description

In this conversation, we talk about the value of healthcare organizations understanding the needs of LGBTQ+ people, building bridges between our LGBTQ+ communities and organizations, and the value of mentorship.

Learn more about The PRIDE Study: pridestudy.org
- Research Findings: pridestudy.org/research
Learn more about All of Us LGBTQIA+: JoinAllofUs.org/LGBTQIA
PRIDEnet Quarterly Newsletter: https://secure.everyaction.com/DtzKaHg6q06S_m2nAKDxyQ2
Find us at events: pridenet.org/events

Bio: JT Williams, BA, also known as German Chocolate was born in Heidelberg, Germany, and then moved to American in the early 90s. As he grew up in the church, he learned the importance of working to build lasting and impactful relationships. This resulted in the development of people and compassion skills for helping people from all walks of life.

As a graduate of East Carolina University, he has been working in the Health Education and Promotion field for over 15 years and in the Human Health and Service field for the past 20 years. Resulting in the title of a Health Advocate for Improved Quality of Health for all.

JT’s goal is to enrich the quality of life for all communities and beyond through his creative and charismatic personality. With his wide array of networks, resources, and community relations. The impact he is leaving is on a global scale.

Live and in charge, German Chocolate is good for the heart. Stay tuned for all of the latest updates from this agent of change as he works to unite the communities and create change for generations to come.