Angélique “Angel” Gravely is a bisexual educator, writer, speaker, and advocate based in the Philadelphia area. For the past decade, she has championed LGBTQ+ inclusion and affirmation through gap-bridging education and resources that center the experiences of those who are multiply marginalized and/or invisibilized in our society. Her multifaceted work has included presenting at national and regional conferences, writing for nationally-recognized LGBTQ+ publications, and facilitating LGBTQ-focused professional development training for educators in K-12 schools.
Her areas of expertise include:
- Increasing bisexual+ awareness, competency, and inclusion
- Improving LGBTQ+ student and family affirmation in K-12 schools
- Expanding SGL/LGBTQ+ inclusion and affirmation in Christian (particularly Black Church) settings
Angel holds an M.Ed. in Counselor Education and Human Sexuality Studies from Widener University and a B.A. from Eastern University, where she gained her passion for this work. She is also passionate about ensuring K-12 students receive the support and resources they need to thrive and consequently works as a school counselor in her local school district.
Highlights from Her Work
- Recent Conference Appearances: PA School Counselors Association Pre-Conference (2023), EmpoweringWord Ministries Dunamis Conference (2023), PA School Counselors Association Conference (2022), School District of Philadelphia Counselor Institute (2022), National LGBTQ+ Task Force Creating Change Conference (2021)
- Recent Organizing Work: BiPlus Organizing US (2022-Present), Bi+ Philly Social Group (2021-22), Agora Cyber Charter School GSA (2020-21), Philly Bi Visibility Pride Group (2019)
- Board Appointments: GLSEN Philly (2018-2023)
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