Becoming an Ally: Supporting Transgender Individuals in the Workplace – Dr. Jailyn Avila
Unleashing Authenticity: Dr. Jailyn Avila, a fearless transgender advocate, challenges workplace bias and strives to create a world where integrity and acceptance go hand in hand.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Unravel the nuances of gender identity and the powerful recognition that correct pronouns impart.
- Recognize the compelling need for respectful language usage in facilitating truly inclusive environments.
- Delve into the shared challenges and fears of transgender individuals, broadening perspectives and empathy.
- Discover the financial commitments associated with the transition process and the considerable barriers many encounter.
- Examine how gender experiences shape confidence and assertiveness in distinct ways.
My special guest is Dr. Jailyn Avila
Jailyn Avila completed medical school in Loma Linda, California, residency in Chattanooga, Tennessee and an ultrasound fellowship in Lexington Kentucky. After residency, Jailyn moved to Lexington, Kentucky where she completed an ultrasound fellowship under Dr. Matthew Dawson. During that time, Jailyn began to lecture nationally and internationally, and in 2019 she earned the 2019 ACEP Rookie Speaker of the Year Award after her debut at the ACEP scientific assembly. In 2019, Jailyn and Ben launched www.CoreUltrasound.com, a website that combined Ben’s website (UltrasoundoftheWeek.com), Jailyn’s 5mins
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