Rhea Debussy

Rhea Debussy

Keynote Speaker: Director of External Affairs at Equitas Health; LGBTQ+ Inclusion & Equity Advocate

  • Travels From:
    Cleveland, OH, USA
  • Speaking Fee:
    Live Event Fee: Below $10,000
    Virtual Event Fee: Below $10,000
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  • Categories:
    LGBTQ, Diversity & Inclusion, Civil Rights, Social Activism, DEI, Healthcare, HIV & AIDS, Women, Health, Women's Health
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Rhea Debussy Biography

Dorian Rhea Debussy, Ph.D. (she/her) is the inaugural Director of External Affairs at Equitas Health, which is a non-profit community healthcare system and one of the largest LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS serving healthcare organizations in the country. In her role at Equitas Health, Debussy is responsible for setting the government and community relations agenda for the agency.

Prior to joining Equitas Health in June 2022, Debussy enjoyed a decade of service in higher education, which began in public university settings in Connecticut. Most recently, she jointly served as the Associate Director for the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Kenyon College—where she specialized in fostering LGBTQ+ inclusion and equity on campus—and as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Women’s and Gender Studies at Kenyon College. For two years, Debussy also concurrently served as the founding Executive Director of the Ace and Aro Alliance of Central Ohio, which is the state’s first organization focused upon serving the asexual and aromantic community.

Debussy actively writes about issues affecting LGBTQ people in the military and LGBTQ+ politics more broadly. Most recently, Debussy served as the lead author for the newly updated and expanded third edition of "Freedom to Serve: The Definitive Guide to LGBTQ Military Service," which is the most comprehensive guidebook on issues affecting LGBTQ service members across all branches of the military.

Passionate about accessible academic writing, Debussy frequently publishes non-academic articles on LGBTQ+ political issues. Her work has been published by The Conversation, The Associated Press, BUST Magazine, and The Gay & Lesbian Review among others. Additionally, her forthcoming book project is currently under contract with Columbia University Press.

As a nationally recognized advocate for trans-inclusive athletic spaces, Debussy was selected for the inaugural cohort of the NCAA’s Division III LGBTQ OneTeam Program, which is the organization’s first nationwide LGBTQ+ inclusion program. For nearly three years, she served as one of less than 55 facilitators across the country, and she facilitated trainings for hundreds of coaches, athletics administrators, DEI professionals, fellow facilitators, and student-athletes across multiple colleges and states during that time. In January 2022, she resigned in protest from that role, following changes to the NCAA’s transgender participation policy.

In addition to her role with Equitas Health, Debussy also serves as a Lecturer in the Dept. of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at The Ohio State University, where she teaches courses about the LGBTQ+ community; a member of the Greater Columbus LGBTQ Health Coalition, which is a community-led working group that is focused on improving health outcomes for LGBTQ+ people living and working in Columbus, Ohio; a member of the Advisory Board for the TGX360 Initiative of the OUT Georgia Business Alliance, which is Georgia’s first transgender-focused economic empowerment initiative; and an organizational representative to the Public Policy Council of AIDS United, which is a national non-profit organization dedicated to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the United States.

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Rhea Debussy Videos

Making Virtual Learning More Inclusive for Transgender, Non-Binary Students
Making Virtual Learning More Inclusive for Transgender, Non-Binary Students
Re-framing the Narrative: Trans Joy in the Face of Adversity
Re-framing the Narrative: Trans Joy in the Face of Adversity
Trans Rights Are On The Ballot Every Election
Trans Rights Are On The Ballot Every Election
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Rhea Debussy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as LGBTQ, Diversity & Inclusion, Civil Rights, Social Activism, DEI, Healthcare, HIV & AIDS, Women, Health and Women's Health.

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Rhea Debussy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including LGBTQ, Diversity & Inclusion and Civil Rights. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rhea Debussy for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Rhea Debussy generally travels from Cleveland, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kylar Broadus, Chris Mosier and Sophie Santos. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rhea Debussy for an upcoming event.

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Rhea Debussy Videos

Making Virtual Learning More Inclusive for Transgender, Non-Binary Students
Making Virtual Learning More Inclusive for Transgender, Non-Binary Students
Re-framing the Narrative: Trans Joy in the Face of Adversity
Re-framing the Narrative: Trans Joy in the Face of Adversity
Trans Rights Are On The Ballot Every Election
Trans Rights Are On The Ballot Every Election

  • How do I book Rhea Debussy to speak at my event?

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  • How much does it cost to book Rhea Debussy for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Rhea Debussy, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Rhea Debussy are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rhea Debussy, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

  • What topics does Rhea Debussy speak about?

    Rhea Debussy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as LGBTQ, Diversity & Inclusion, Civil Rights, Social Activism, DEI, Healthcare, HIV & AIDS, Women, Health and Women's Health.

  • Where does Rhea Debussy travel from?

    Rhea Debussy generally travels from Cleveland, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

  • Who is the agent for Rhea Debussy?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rhea Debussy for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Rhea Debussy for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Rhea Debussy or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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