Wes Chernin (he/him) is an early childhood speech-language pathologist in Portland, Oregon and has worked in various roles in public education since 2009. He is also a co-founder of Q Inclusion LLC, a private consulting agency that specializes in cultivating safe, inclusive, and connected communities for people of all gender identities and expressions. Wes is a recipient of the Oregon Safe Schools and Communities Coalition (OSSCC) 2019 Safe Schools Award for his work as a queer and trans inclusion consultant. He holds a deep passion for helping folks whose voices have historically not been heard, be heard. Outside of work, you can find Wes stomping around the Pacific Northwest with his partner, Eliza, and dog, Baker, in search of beautiful scenery and delicious food and drink.