Shane Whalley, MSSW
A bit about me...
As a deeply relational and playful genderqueer facilitative educator, I have been facilitating workshops and conversations on issues faced by the LGBTQIA communities, cultural humility and responsiveness, and social justice frameworks for over 20 years. My knowledge comes from my lived experience as a now elder within the genderqueer and queer communities. My lifelong journey as a learner brought me to the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin where I completed my Master's in 2003 and continued on as an adjunct faculty member to the present day. I enjoy engaging in conversations around the complexities of "all the things" whether as a mentor, consultant or educator.
My intersecting indentities...
Decoding the colors: Purple - Places where I have privilege Fuchsia - Places where I face oppression Green - Transitional spaces
A bit about my career...
Community Coordinator
Office of Equity, Austin Indepentent School District
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Steve Hicks School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin
Peer Support Unit Manager
Via Hope
Education Coordinator
Gender and Sexuality Center, The University of Texas at Austin
Clinical Director
OutYouth
Contract Therapist
Waterloo Counseling
A bit about my education...
Master of Social Work
Steve Hicks School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science, Recreation Administration; Minor, Business Administration
Humboldt State University