TESTIMONIALS
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"Robyn has probably done more than any other person in the U.S. and perhaps even the world to educate the general public about bisexuality. She compiled and edited the international Bisexual Resource Guide, which has enabled thousands of bisexuals to find each other and bi-supportive organizations. She has taught some of the first college courses on bisexuality. She has given countless workshops and presentations at colleges, conferences, and just about any place that will have her. And every decade or so, when the mainstream media rediscovers that bisexuals exist, Robyn patiently answers their often uninformed questions and lets them know that bisexuality is not a phase, not a fence, and not a fad." - Brett-Genny Beemyn, Director of the Stonewall Center, The University of Massachusetts, Amherst. May 16, 2007 |
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I just wanted to thank you again for the amazing talk you gave in my Women and Sexuality class and the presentation on Beyond Binaries. I love that you get the audience involved; you're just as interested in our stories as we are in yours and that truly makes a wonderful speaker and role model. - Julie Sullivan, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point | |
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I attended Robyn Ochs' Unlearning Biphobia Workshop expecting a party line primer. What I got instead was an expansive, challenging and loving look at how fear limits us all. Robyn Ochs is definitely a bi to watch out for! – Alison Bechdel, Creator of Dykes to Watch Out For | |
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I'm a student in several gender studies courses. For me, your lecture was amazing because it connected in so many ways to what I've been doing in classes all semester. But I also loved it because you opened up so many minds. Since the crowd was people who are either in Rainbow Alliance, or friends of people in Rainbow Alliance, nobody attending could necessarily be accused of having a closed mind per se, but I think many of the people there did consider sexuality (and gender) as black or white. Your lecture and the activity in the lecture really helped people understand the complexity behind gender and sexuality. – Chris Hoffman, University of Pittsburgh | |
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I highly recommend Robyn Ochs as a speaker on bisexuality. We have had her speak at NIU three or four times now and she always gets an extremely positive response. Her fee is very reasonable, she has a number of different workshops and lectures that she offers, and she's easy to work with. She was here this past fall and I was reminded again of just how good she is at addressing bisexuality. In fact, I really think she is one of the best speakers we have ever had here. – Margie Cook, Coordinator of the LGBT Resource Center, Northern Illinois University | |
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Alliance has brought quite a few speakers to campus during our time here, and you have been the easiest to work with, hands down. Your laid-back attitude and organization made our job a breeze! You definitely surpassed our expectations in every way … You were by far the best speaker we have had at Coe since we have been here. – Mary, Sarah and Ashley, Coe College | |
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Robyn's presence and personality will not only grab your attention, but will also open your mind up to numerous possibilities. Her presentations are some of the most amazing and breath-taking experiences you will be a part of.–Daniel Coleman, Program Coordinator, GLBT Student Support Services, Indiana University | |
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It was indeed our pleasure to have you here. The word was, ‘She's REALLY cool.’ It does my heart good for our students to be exposed to such positive role models, and you fit the bill quite nicely. Also, your workshop really opened some minds, some in particular that really needed opening. – Professor Charles LoPresto, Loyola University | |
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Thank you for a wonderful job you did on Wednesday night. It was great spending time with you … your presentation was outstanding and you touched many people in ways they did not expect.– Bruce Smail, LGBT Coordinator, University of Colorado, Boulder | |
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As a participant in the Midwest BLGTA College Conference, I would like to thank you for your passionate and inspiring keynote … Your encouraging words helped me to look around and remember that we are a COMMUNITY, and the sight of so many of us in the same room brought tears to my eyes … Thank you for your long-standing example of strength, courage and the quest for universal equality. I have returned to school refreshed and revitalized, ready to take on issues that had previously begun to overwhelm me. It is my hope that I can pass along that feeling of strength to others in the same way you instilled it in me.– Jess, University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh | |
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I just wanted to thank you personally for the workshop last night – it was one of those things that change the way you look at the world in general, and that doesn’t happen very often. – Ryan Thoreson, Harvard University | |
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I really, really enjoyed your Break Out Session and your Keynote Address. I found your ideas challenging and provocative, and your style energizing, engaging, and eminently warm and accepting. Thanks so much for coming to the Conference – we were all very lucky for your presence. – Jon, Northwestern University | |
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Robyn has probably done more than any other person in the U.S. and perhaps even the world to educate the general public about bisexuality. She compiled and edited the international Bisexual Resource Guide, which has enabled thousands of bisexuals to find each other and bi-supportive organizations. She has taught some of the first college courses on bisexuality. She has given countless workshops and presentations at colleges, conferences, and just about any place that will have her. And every decade or so, when the mainstream media rediscovers that bisexuals exist, Robyn patiently answers their often uninformed questions and lets them know that bisexuality is not a phase, not a fence, and not a fad. – Brett-Genny Beemyn, Director, Stonewall Center, University of Massachusetts, Amherst | |
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You give so much to the LGBT community and it certainly does not go unnoticed. Your workshops are always so interesting and thought provoking, but so incredibly uplifting as well. You make people feel like they matter and that they have the power to do something about the issues that concern them, even if it's something small on an individual level. That is a beautiful gift.– Kristen Smith, University at Albany | |
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Ah Robyn, you really are the goddess they said you'd be. I can't thank you enough for making my first event a really memorable and successful one. I learned so much personally. And I know you had a huge impact on everyone who came. Thank you! – Brian Buford, University of Louisville |
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Hey Robyn, Thanks for doing some AMAZING workshops at True Colors! You're definitely one of the best presenters I've seen in my 6 years at the conference, and will definitely be back to at least one of your workshops next year. – Courtney Williams , Simmons College | |
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Robyn, thank you for the time you spent with our faculty and LGBTQ students. One person described their time with you as being at an 'LGBTQ spa,' so I think it's safe to say that you recharged a lot of batteries and renewed and refreshed the spirits of our faculty and students. Thank you. – Kimberly | |
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Thank you so much for coming to SUNY Fredonia. You were the best speaker we have ever had here. I really cannot wait to have you here again next year. – Andrew Platt, SUNY Fredonia |