HRC Foundation’s Groundbreaking 2019 Time to THRIVE Conference Comes to a Close

On Sunday, HRC Foundation’s sixth annual Time to THRIVE Conference in support of LGBTQ youth came to a close.

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On Sunday, HRC Foundation’s sixth annual Time to THRIVE Conference in support of LGBTQ youth came to a close.

After attending their final breakout workshops and training sessions, the Time to THRIVE contingent heard from Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA); Quinton Peron, NFL cheerleader, Los Angeles Rams; Angel Bonilla, first transgender contestant on NBC’s “The Voice”; Dolores Huerta, President, Dolores Huerta Foundation, and HRC Youth Ambassadors Zimar Batista, Sam Moehlig and Nicole Talbot.

Angel Bonilla, the first transgender contestant on @NBCTheVoice, is on stage at @HRC Foundation’s #TimeToTHRIVE Conference! pic.twitter.com/4Wvp1b4tqj
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) February 17, 2019

Quinton Peron, a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL), is an inspiration to everyone.

Thanks for joining us at @HRC Foundation’s #TimeToTHRIVE Conference, @QPeron! Gender stereotypes should never hold anyone back from their passions.
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— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) February 17, 2019

The incredible @DoloresHuerta is addressing the crowd at @HRC Foundation’s #TimeToTHRIVE! Dolores is the president and founder of the Dolores Huerta Foundation (@DoloresHuertaFD) and we so honored to have her here. �� pic.twitter.com/wkNUzAgmQR
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) February 17, 2019

We’re honored to have openly #LGBTQ @RepMarkTakano at @HRC Foundation’s #TimeToTHRIVE Conference! pic.twitter.com/6jUSXR1HFl
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) February 17, 2019

HRC Foundation was honored to present both television and fashion personality E.J. Johnson and Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon, with its final Upstander Award of the weekend.

The crowd is on their feet for Adam Rippon! The first openly gay athlete to medal in a Winter Olympics, @AdaRipp is an incredible role model for #LGBTQ youth.

Congrats on receiving an Upstander Award at @HRC Foundation’s #TimeToTHRIVE Conference, Adam! pic.twitter.com/4GKhSF31SY
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) February 17, 2019

E.J. Johnson (@Prince_EJ), television and fashion personality, takes the stage to receive an @HRC Foundation Upstander Award at HRC Foundation’s #TimeToTHRIVE Conference! pic.twitter.com/120KlfUcIv
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) February 17, 2019

Time to THRIVE is held in partnership with the American Counseling Association and the National Education Association, with AT&T, BBVA Compass and Toyota as presenting sponsors. In its sixth year, HRC Foundation’s premier national event addresses safety, inclusion and well-being for LGBTQ and questioning youth, and brings together youth-serving professionals to discuss best practices for working with and caring for LGBTQ youth and their families in schools, community centers, health care settings and beyond. The conference is taking place Feb. 15-17, 2019 at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, California.

Read our Time to THRIVE Day One and Day Two recaps.