AC Goldberg (he/him)

AC Goldeberg is a DEI Consultant and SLP who supports transgender and gender non-conforming individuals.
 
 

AC is an ASHA Certified, SAC Affiliated and a member of the WPATH with over 18 years of experience serving culturally and linguistically diverse populations.

  • DEI Consultant and Cultural Responsiveness Trainer

  • Researcher in 2SLGBTQIA+ Healthcare Disparities

  • Thought Leader in CSD DEI

  • Creator of affirming spaces in education and healthcare

  • Strong background working with children, adolescents, and adults

  • Demonstrated ability in helping transgender people achieve a voice more congruent with sense of self

  • Founder, Facilitator, Instructor, Contributor of CREDIT Institute (Culturally Responsive Education Diversity & Inclusion Training)

  • Cultural Responsiveness Trainer, CEO, Founder of Transplaining

  • Founding Member and Volunteer Educator of Trans Voice Initiative

AC is a DEI Consultant, Speech/ Language Pathologist, and Topic Area Expert

Recent Invited Presentations and Peer Reviewed Media

Goldberg, AC (2022, January 3). Keys to Culturally Responsive Practices. Invited presentation for Keys for SLPs, a continuing education platform.

Goldberg, AC (2021, December 3). Culturally Responsive Practices Working with Trans/GNC Patients, Clients and Students Across All Settings.

Goldberg, AC (2021, December 6). Intersectional Cultural Responsiveness, DEI and the SLP’s Role in Informed Service Provision.

Goldberg, AC (2021, November 18). Culturally Responsive Practices Working with Trans/GNC Patients, Clients and Students Across All Settings, Intersectional Considerations and JEDI.

Goldberg, AC (2021, November 8). Culturally Responsive Clinicians, JEDI in the Workplace.

Goldberg, AC (2021, October 19). TGNC Inclusive Practices for Healthcare Providers.

Goldberg, AC (2021, October 25). Informed Approaches in and Culturally Responsive Practices.

Goldberg, AC (2021, October 23). Gender, Voice and Communication. Surgical Advances and Therapeutic Approaches.

Goldberg, AC (2021, October 15). Gender-Informed Practices for Healthcare Providers, Intersectional DEI. Invited presentation at TransPride PGH Health & Wellness Conference.

Goldberg, AC (2021, June 3-4). Holistic and Trauma Informed Approaches Working with TGNC Individuals.

Goldberg, AC (2021, April 19). Creating a Culturally Responsive Space for Gender Voice Modification.

Goldberg, AC (2021, April 6). Addressing Difficult Topics: Speech-Language Pathology & Diversity.

Goldberg, AC (2021, April 5). Providing Trauma-Informed Voice Services, Intersectional Considerations.

Goldberg, AC (2021, March 30). Gender Diversity and Intersectional Considerations for Inpatient Care.

Goldberg, AC (May 2021). Working with Trans/GNC Individuals in Medical Settings, Intersectional Considerations.

Goldberg, AC (June 2021). Diving into Gender Aligning Voice Work: Underlying Principles and Practice.

Goldberg, AC (2020, September). Culturally Responsive Practices for Healthcare Practitioners.

Goldberg, AC (2020, August). Clinical Work, Healthcare Disparities, 2SLGBTQIA Identities and Intersectionality.

Goldberg, AC (2020, June). Perspectives in Cultural Responsiveness: Working with Trans/GNC Individuals.

Goldberg, AC (2019, April 5-6). Voice and Communication Across the Gender Spectrum.

Goldberg, AC (2018, April 9). Culturally Responsive Practices Working with TGNC Patients.

Goldberg, AC (2022, May 12). Culturally Responsive Practices, Working with TGNC Patients, Clients and Students Across Settings for Allied Healthcare Providers.

Goldberg, AC (2022, April 22). Fostering a Sense of Belonging for 2SLGBTQIA+ Students in CSD Programs. Invited presentation.

Goldberg, AC (2022, April 16). Trauma Informed Practices Working with TGNC Adolescents.

Goldberg, AC (2022, April 8-9). Holistic and Trauma Informed Approaches Working with TGNC Individuals.

Blogs & Other Media

Publications:

Goldberg, AC (2018). Our Transgender Language Choices Make All the Difference. ASHA Leader.

Goldberg, AC (2021). Am I Qualified? Let’s talk about moving from Cultural Competence to Humility. The Informed SLP.

Goldberg, AC (2021). Let’s revisit gendered language. Toronto Speech Therapy Blog.

Goldberg, AC (2021). Testosterone and Gender Voice Modification. Toronto Speech Therapy Blog.

Goldberg, AC (2021). Gendered Vocal Behavior. Toronto Speech Therapy Blog.

Goldberg, AC (2021). Deconstruct Your Voice. Toronto Speech Therapy Blog.

Goldberg, AC (2021). Misgendered? Communicate Effectively. Toronto Speech Therapy Blog.

Goldberg, AC (2021). The Proud Professional. The Queer SLP.

Goldberg, AC (2021). Transplaining 101 AC Goldberg from Transplaining returns to give us a crash course in the basics of working with trans patients, family members, and colleagues. The Queer SLP.

Professional Development for Teachers and Youth-Facing Organizations

Cultural responsiveness trainings/lectures for youth-facing professionals and corporations:

Goldberg, AC (2019-2021). Creating a Culture of Belonging for TGNC Youth; Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Intersectional Considerations and Frontline Interactions