Planning Committee

  • Our Conference Planning Team:

    This year’s National Sex Ed Conference is co-chaired by Eli R. Green and Dr. Susan Milstein. Green is a Philadelphia-based sexuality educator, consultant, and college professor specializing in LGBTQ inclusion and reducing prejudice against people of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. Dr. Milstein is a professor at Montgomery College in Maryland, and a lecturer at George Washington State University who also specializes in work with older adults, social workers, and mental health professionals. The planning team was rounded out by long-term reproductive health and sexuality education advocate Maggi Boyer and Bill Taverner, executive director of the Center for Family Life Education.

     

    Eli R. Green, MA, MEd, is a sexuality educator, consultant, and adjunct professor specializing in LGBTQ inclusion.  His PhD research focuses on the effectiveness of sexuality education at reducing prejudice against transgender people.   Eli’s work has been published in the American Journal of Sexuality Education, and he has 2 lessons in the CFLE’s new Teaching Safer Sex and Game On! manuals. Learn more about Eli at www.elirgreen.com

    Dr. Susan Milstein is a professor at Montgomery College in Maryland, and a lecturer at The George Washington University. She is the co-editor of the CFLE’s new, two-volume third edition of Teaching Safer Sex.  Learn more about Susan at: www.milsteinhealthconsulting.com

    Bill Taverner is the executive director of the CFLE and the editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Sexuality Education. He is the co-author or co-editor of numerous sex ed resources, including Teaching Safer Sex.

    Maggi Boyer is an organizational consultant with over 35 years experience working as a trainer, mentor and facilitator in the fields of Reproductive Justice and Sexuality Education. Her years of commitment and dedication to comprehensive sexuality education throughout the lifespan and strong commitment to issues of women’s reproductive justice give her workshops and presentations a breadth and synthesis that are remarkably effective in creating positive and powerful learning experiences.  Learn more about Maggi at www.maggiboyer.com

    Registrar
    Joyce Koryblo

    Social Media
    Becky Anthony
    Jeffrey Anthony

    Sponsorship and Advertising
    Margaret Stone

    Review Team
    Maggi Boyer
    Melanie Davis
    Melissa Keyes DiGioia
    Eric Garrison
    Ashley Gaunt
    Mark Huffman
    Jan Lunquist
    Lis Maurer
    Ryan W. McKee
    Stephanie Mitelman
    Colleen Lord
    Brett Palmer
    Allyson Sandak
    Alethea Thompson
    Courtney Weaver

    Other Volunteers
    Ericka Hart
    Jennifer Hill
    Olivia Von Kohorn

     

  • Sex Ed Conference Testimonials

     

    • Alie Kriofske MainellaIndependence First

      “I thought the conference was AMAZING! It was my first one and I’m so excited to have been surrounded by so many sex-positive professionals.”

    • Terri ClarkActionAIDS

      “Kudos for an extraordinary conference!  I know that countless hours went into the planning and implementation of the event.  The conference team was a delight to work with–organized, professional, and friendly.”

    • Shira Cahn-Lipman, MEdPlanned Parenthood League of Massachusetts

      “A really fabulous three days!”

    • Justine FonteMPH Student, Columbia University

      “Thank you for a wonderful conference. I feel so privileged to have been a part of it and be surrounded by such inspiring individuals.”

    • Rebecca ChalkerPace University

      “An outstanding and informative conference!”

    • Mary GreenfieldSexuality Education Consultant

      “You guys were awesome – seeming to be everywhere you were needed, tireless, full of good cheer and feedback. Thanks for a thoughtful, fun, challenging, and idea-filled conference.”

    • Paul JoannidesAuthor

      “Conferences that are memorable and unfold without a hitch don’t just happen. The CFLE put in countless hours — and an obvious measure of love –into making the conference work so well.  They made it look effortless.”