2026 Speaker Series with the Social Justice Committee: Queer Ecology

Parker McMullen Bushman of Ecoinclusive Strategies will be leading a workshop on Queer Ecology: Exploring LGBTQ+ Identities And Environmental Advocacy. In this workshop, participants will explore the intersection of LGBTQ+ identities and environmental advocacy in the realm of queer ecology. This workshop delves into the ways in which LGBTQ+ individuals engage with nature, ecological spaces, and environmental activism and will give a greater understanding of nature through queerness disrupting the myth of heteronormativity in nature. Participants will gain insights into inclusive approaches to environmental advocacy, promoting acceptance, visibility, and justice for queer communities within ecological discussions.

Parker is an innovative leader, speaker, and facilitator dedicated to creating transformative experiences that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice across industries and for the environment. As the CEO of Ecoinclusive Strategies, founder of the Summit for Action (www.summitforaction.org), and dynamic social media persona KWEEN WERK (www.instagram.com/kweenwerk), Parker blends over twenty-five years of experience in environmental education, DEI consultation, and organizational development. Recognized by Outside Magazine as one of the “20 Most Influential People in the Outdoor Industry,” Parker leads initiatives that center marginalized voices in conservation, recreation, and beyond.