Kate Bishop, MSSA (she/her), Training and Program Development Coordinator at the Center for LGBTQ Health Equity of Chase Brexton Health Care, is a seasoned professional development trainer with expertise in working with LGBTQ populations, sexual and reproductive health care, intimate partner violence, sexual trauma, and training adult learners. Over her 30 years in many roles serving vibrant and vulnerable communities, training has been the centerpiece of her career. Kate brings an accessible teaching style that emphasizes compassion for all, sincerity, humor, storytelling, and admiration for the courage of learners.

As leader of an education program at an LGBTQ-focused community health center, Kate has developed a large catalogue of professional development lectures and workshops designed to support health and human service workers in building the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need to serve sexual and gender minority populations with integrity. Designated as a Subject Matter Expert by government agencies like SAMHSA, HRSA, and the NIH, she was trained in delivering LGBTQ health education through the National LGBTQ Health Education Center at the Fenway institute, Harvard University, National LGBT Cancer Network, Maryland Department of Health, and is certified as a trainer through GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) as well as SAGE (Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders). Kate holds a Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies from Hiram College, a Masters in Social Work from Case Western Reserve University, and a Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare from Healthcare Experience Foundation.