Log in

Scottsdale Society of Women Writers to host LGBTQ advocate, author

Posted 7/21/20

The Scottsdale Society of Women Writers is hosting Karen Shiffman Lateiner as part of its monthly Zoom speaker series.

You must be a member to read this story.

Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.


Already have an account? Log in to continue.

Current print subscribers can create a free account by clicking here

Otherwise, follow the link below to join.

To Our Valued Readers –

Visitors to our website will be limited to five stories per month unless they opt to subscribe. The five stories do not include our exclusive content written by our journalists.

For $6.99, less than 20 cents a day, digital subscribers will receive unlimited access to YourValley.net, including exclusive content from our newsroom and access to our Daily Independent e-edition.

Our commitment to balanced, fair reporting and local coverage provides insight and perspective not found anywhere else.

Your financial commitment will help to preserve the kind of honest journalism produced by our reporters and editors. We trust you agree that independent journalism is an essential component of our democracy. Please click here to subscribe.

Sincerely,
Charlene Bisson, Publisher, Independent Newsmedia

Please log in to continue

Log in
I am anchor

Scottsdale Society of Women Writers to host LGBTQ advocate, author

Posted

The Scottsdale Society of Women Writers is hosting Karen Shiffman Lateiner as part of its monthly Zoom speaker series.

Ms. Lateiner is slated to speak at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 29 via Zoom. Those interested can RSVP by emailing patricia@plbrooks or text 480-250-5556 to receive more information.

Ms. Lateiner is the author of “Timeless Dance: A Story of Change and Loss.” This book details her journey she began nearly 25 years ago, when her adult son transitioned to become a new daughter, leading to her publication of her part memoir, biography and primer for gender diversity, according to a press release.

In addition to promoting her book, she speaks throughout the country in a variety of settings to further understanding of gender diversity, LGBTQ and beyond.

Ms. Lateiner is an author, writing coach, hike and write facilitator and a gender diversity educator. She is also an advocate for gender minority youth with over 20 years of experience as a developmental psychologist and mental health clinician.

She served on the University of Medicine and Dentistry’s Task Force on LGBTQ issues; the first lady of Phoenix’s Task Force on Bullying; and presented workshops on transgender issues and bullying.

Her publication opened opportunities to speak about gender diversity both past and present, in addition to sharing her personal experiences, a release states.

The Scottsdale Society of Women Writers aims to give members access to events of interest; a format for exchanging ideas; an opportunity to network with other women writers and authors; an alliance with professionals relating to writing, publishing and marketing of books; and camaraderie and support.