This in-person event will bring together members from across industries and sectors, along with participants from each Collaborative, to explore the topic of Allyship. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with peers, share experiences, and deepen your understanding of what it truly means to be an ally.

We are excited to welcome Dr. Victoria Mattingly as our guest speaker. Dr. V will lead an engaging and impactful session on allyship, drawing from her new book Act Like an Ally, Work with an Ally. Following her presentation, we’ll host a moderated discussion and Q&A to further explore these ideas together.

During this session Dr. V will highlight: 

1. Allyship isn’t an identity—it’s an action, what you DO
2. Allyship is a two-way relationship between an ally and a partner (i.e., the person from an underrepresented/marginalized group who benefits from allyship.
3. Allyship is fluid. Depending on our many identities and the various privileges or disadvantages they afford us, we all have the opportunity to both be an ally and benefit from allies.

Attendees will have the chance to win a copy of Act Like an Ally, Work with an Ally through our raffle. Copies will also be available for purchase at the event.

Members interested in registering, please email Matthew: events@vibrantpittsburgh.org

NOT a Member? Connect with the Membership Engagement Team to take advantage of this benefit. Schedule an information meeting here, or email memberservices@vibrantpittsburgh.org