She also has appeared in three Human Rights Campaign public service television spots aimed at edging out anti-gay violence and supporting a better understanding of gay issues. She encourages school administrators to make schools safer for gay students and actively discourages students from harassment. One of the reasons why Judy Shepard is a good speaker is because she speaks like a mother. She will essentially be connecting with every person in the room. We get so complacent in our lives that we forget not everyone is safe, and frequently, it is our children who aren't safe.
Emotions are the first step to action.
I hope there isn't a dry eye in the room that evening.