Greg R. Baird


Global Lecturer on LGBTQIA+ Civil Rights, Allyship & Community

Lecture Programs

 

  • What is Allyship? Fostering a Journey of Empathetic Leadership, Intersectionality, Community, and Understanding.

Unleash the potential of allyship and your legacy in driving change. Join me for an inspiring lecture on allyship, empathetic leadership, and intersectionality, illustrating how one person can truly make a difference. Learn how to become a supportive ally in your workplace and community while identifying and dismantling biases and discrimination. This session emphasizes moving beyond hate to cultivate understanding and education, particularly regarding the LGBTQIA+ community. Attendees will gain valuable insights on embracing differences that foster a positive work environment and community spirit. Furthermore, this lecture underscores the importance of creating inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals, allies, workplaces, and schools. Register now to empower yourself to initiate change both personally at work and within your community.


  • An incredible life lived through Storytelling:  Inspire - Empower - Educate

This lecture offers a heartfelt and inspiring exploration of Greg's life. It combines humor with poignant & personal stories that will tug at your heartstrings, leaving your audience inspired long after the lecture ends. From growing up in a small town as an adopted child and facing body shaming, bigotry, and LGBTQ+ hate, to navigating loss and consistently overcoming challenges, Greg's journey is one of resilience and perseverance. His narrative of self-discovery, empowerment, and the celebration of identity as an openly queer man, along with his

commitment to honoring his legacy, makes this lecture an excellent option for keynotes, motivational speeches, and inspirational events.


  • ​Promoting Positive Change in Our Battle Against Hate and Bigotry: Nurturing Understanding & Acceptance Within Our Community.​

Join me for a powerful and insightful multimedia lecture that tackles hate and bigotry in our communities, schools, workplaces, and online spaces. I will introduce a framework designed to promote change and combat these issues, highlighting the importance of each individual in our interconnected society. The program will also include a discussion on the heartbreaking shooting at Pulse Night Club, along with a short film titled “2:02 A.M.” directed and edited by Greg. Together, let’s take proactive steps toward healing and education. Our collective history deserves to be shared, and your audience will remember this impactful presentation long after it ends. Now, more than ever, we must cultivate positivity and connections for both our nation and the world.




Virtual Programs


  •  What is Allyship? Fostering a Journey of Empathetic Leadership, Community, and Understanding.                                                  Unleash the potential of allyship and your legacy in driving change. Join me for an inspiring lecture on allyship, empathetic leadership, and intersectionality, illustrating how one person can truly make a difference. Learn how to become a supportive ally in your workplace and community while identifying and dismantling biases and discrimination. This session emphasizes moving beyond hate to cultivate understanding and education, particularly regarding the LGBTQIA+ community. Attendees will gain valuable insights on embracing differences that foster a positive work environment and community spirit. Furthermore, this lecture underscores the importance of creating inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals, allies, workplaces, and schools. Register now to empower yourself to initiate change both personally at work and within your community.


  • Promoting Positive Change in Our Battle Against Hate and Bigotry: Nurturing Understanding & Acceptance within Our Community.​

   ​Join me for a powerful and insightful multimedia lecture that tackles hate and bigotry in our communities, schools, workplaces, and online

    spaces. I will introduce a framework designed to promote change and combat these issues, highlighting the importance of each individual in our

    interconnected society. The program will also include a discussion on the heartbreaking shooting at Pulse Night Club, along with a short film

    titled “2:02 A.M.” directed and edited by Greg. Together, let’s take proactive steps toward healing and education. Our collective history

    deserves to be shared, and your audience will remember this impactful presentation long after it ends. Now, more than ever, we must cultivate

    positivity and connections for both our nation and the world.




General Information on all lectures
Available Formats:  Lecture, Lecture Series, Classroom Visits, Pride Events, Faculty & Staff Training, Conferences, Corporations, Companies, and Workshops.
Target Audience(s):  DEI & Employee Resource Groups, LGBTQ+ Students, Faculty. Administrators, Student Affairs Staff & Other Professionals, Fraternity, Sorority Communities and Professional Staff, Admissions Office Staff, Student and Professional Staff, Local community and clubs.










Here is a list of programs for my 2025 lecture tour.  I can speak on a combination of these topics for one program, or I can concentrate on just one.  All of my lectures can be presented virtually or in person.  Please check out the programs below! 


In addition to my lecture for your company, corporation, or higher education institution, I am also available to visit with employee resource groups, students, faculty, and staff at no extra cost to your program needs.  Please make sure when you are booking with me or my agency that you request in advance that you would like me to visit a classroom or organization. Above all, I want you to have a successful event!