Our inaugural episode for the LGBTQ Military series features a talk with Lt Col Bree Fram. She’s an astronautical engineer, published author, transgender advocate, and delightful person. We cover her impressive military career, including working at the Pentagon...twice(!), we talk 'misgendering,' 'passing,' and self-disclosure. Lt Col Fram also invites medical providers and mental health professionals to provide affirming care to LGBTQ patients...and tells us how. Acknowledging that we live in a unique historical time, one of open LGBTQ service, she provides a fresh perspective on how military leaders can harness the unique leadership skills that this community brings to the workplace.
Resources referenced in this episode:
-Disclosure documentary: https://www.netflix.com/title/81284247 (https://www.netflix.com/title/81284247)
-Lt Col Fram's forthcoming book: https://nyupress.org/9781479801053/with-honor-and-integrity/ (https://nyupress.org/9781479801053/with-honor-and-integrity/)
-SPARTA: https://spartapride.org/ (https://spartapride.org/)