Keynotes & Talks
Keynotes & Talks
Inspiring speakers on love, advocacy, and what's ahead for our communities.
From the love we hold,
to the fight we lead.
On October 10th, PFLAG chapters from across Northern California and Nevada are coming together at Skyline College, in San Bruno for a one-day regional summit about turning the love we carry into the action our communities need.
$15 in person · $5 virtual
Our Mission
To create a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.
Learn More About PFLAG NationalWhat to Expect
Partner Spotlights
Partner Spotlights
Hear from the organizations fighting alongside us, and find new ways to work together.
Practical Tools
Practical Tools
Leave with strategies, shared language, and energy you can bring back to your chapter.
This summit is for you.
Love Out Loud is designed for PFLAG chapter leaders, board members, and active volunteers across the MidPacific region — from the Bay Area to Sacramento to Reno. We’re also welcoming close partner organizations and anyone who supports PFLAG’s mission.
Whether you’ve been doing this work for decades or you just joined your local chapter, this is a day where you belong.
Sessions
Standing Up for LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers with Kenan Arun (he/him), Executive Director, LGBT Asylum Project
Safety First: Exploring Chapter Safety Planning with Veronica Oberholzer (she/her), President, PFLAG Oakland/East Bay
Speaking Truth to Power and Building Bridges within Local School Districts with Jessica G and Lainie Pascall
How to Grow a Diverse Chapter: Stories from the Asian-American Ethnoburbs with Anu Gupta, Lucy Shen, and Amaya Wooding
Loving Our Inner Children Out Loud: An Offering of Care to the Queer and Trans Children Within With AJ Johnson, Empowered Mind Therapy Center
Advancing PFLAG’s Mission Through Mental Health Partnership Presented by Atlas Sanogo and Dr. John Pachankis, Yale LGBTQ Mental Health Initiative, Yale School of Public Health
Lunch Session: State Legislative Advocacy, 2026 Advocacy Activities, and Ideas for Improvement with Kiki Flaherty
General Plenary Speech with Mere Abrams a licensed clinical social worker, educator, and longtime advocate
Logistics
Where
Where
Skyline College,
3300 College Dr,
San Bruno, CA 94066
When
When
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Doors open 8:30 AM
Program runs 9:30 AM — 3:30 PM
Join From Anywhere
Join From Anywhere
All keynotes and talks will be livestreamed on Zoom. When you register, select "Virtual Ticket" and you'll receive a Zoom link before the event.
A day for our region. A day we need.
Join PFLAG chapters from across Northern California and Nevada for a day of connection, strategy, and renewed energy. We’ll save you a seat.