Ann Murdoch
Lt Col, USA, Ret., MBA
VA, USAnn works with organizations who want to boost the bottom line and make people's lives better by taking their diversity and inclusion programs to the next level, what I call "Operational Inclusion."
Ann is an acclaimed speaker, activist and writer who has moved audiences with her uplifting and unflinching story of transitioning from a highly successful yet deeply depressed man to the joyful, authentic and still successful woman she has always known herself to be.
A recipient of the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star and many other awards and commendations, Ann shares her insights from living on both sides of the gender divide and moving from a life of privilege to a life of authenticity.
She enlisted in the U.S. Army as a journalist, rising to the rank of Sergeant before earning her commission as an Infantry officer through Officer Candidate School and later assignment to the Adjutant General Corps (personnel). She served in Infantry, Airborne, Special Operations, support, training and recruiting units before concluding her military career on the Army Staff at the Pentagon. As chief of Officer Accessions Policy, she innovated numerous policies that made the Army officer corps more diverse and representative of the nation it serves. After retirement, she was brought back on active duty in the Army Diversity and Leadership Office. Among her accomplishments, were revising seven Army regulations upon the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," and getting the Army Diversity Plan through the bureaucracy to publication.
After facing subtle yet devastating discrimination in her civilian career when she began living as a woman, she began researching what makes some teams so inclusive and strong and others dysfunctional. That combined with her leadership experience in the military and the years of formal leadership training she received there, resulted in her concept of Operational Inclusion.
Ann is the national president of the Transgender American Veterans Association, a non profit dedicated to advocating for trans Veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs, being a supportive community for trans Veterans and allies, and fostering a path to healing for those struggling with challenges of gender dysphoria, discrimination, and military trauma.
Today, she uses her story to inspire and motivate people to break through doubt and fear to live their best, most authentic lives, teaches organizations how to harness the incredible power of diverse and inclusive teams, and works for fairness, equality and tolerance for all people.
Ann works with organizations who want to boost the bottom line and make people's lives better by taking their diversity and inclusion programs to the next level, what I call "Operational Inclusion."
Ann is an acclaimed speaker, activist and writer who has moved audiences with her uplifting and unflinching story of transitioning from a highly successful yet deeply depressed man to the joyful, authentic and still successful woman she has always known herself to be.
A recipient of the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star and many other awards and commendations, Ann shares her insights from living on both sides of the gender divide and moving from a life of privilege to a life of authenticity.
She enlisted in the U.S. Army as a journalist, rising to the rank of Sergeant before earning her commission as an Infantry officer through Officer Candidate School and later assignment to the Adjutant General Corps (personnel). She served in Infantry, Airborne, Special Operations, support, training and recruiting units before concluding her military career on the Army Staff at the Pentagon. As chief of Officer Accessions Policy, she innovated numerous policies that made the Army officer corps more diverse and representative of the nation it serves. After retirement, she was brought back on active duty in the Army Diversity and Leadership Office. Among her accomplishments, were revising seven Army regulations upon the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," and getting the Army Diversity Plan through the bureaucracy to publication.
After facing subtle yet devastating discrimination in her civilian career when she began living as a woman, she began researching what makes some teams so inclusive and strong and others dysfunctional. That combined with her leadership experience in the military and the years of formal leadership training she received there, resulted in her concept of Operational Inclusion.
Ann is the national president of the Transgender American Veterans Association, a non profit dedicated to advocating for trans Veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs, being a supportive community for trans Veterans and allies, and fostering a path to healing for those struggling with challenges of gender dysphoria, discrimination, and military trauma.
Today, she uses her story to inspire and motivate people to break through doubt and fear to live their best, most authentic lives, teaches organizations how to harness the incredible power of diverse and inclusive teams, and works for fairness, equality and tolerance for all people.
A Night In Afghanistan
20 - 60 minute keynote, which may be followed by a question and answer period.
Princess and the Prince
A sure-fire crowd pleaser suitable for all ages, the dramatic fight against the dragons and the triumphant ending never fails to deeply move audiences, while the fairy tale style lets people from all walks of...
Operational Inclusion: happier people, high performing teams and big results through diversity, incl
Operational Inclusion takes Diversity and Inclusion beyond the HR department, backs it up with critical thinking and leadership, scales it across an enterprise to the teams where most od the work of an enterprise gets done, and makes it a habitual practice that is part of day-to-day business.
This is the topic of Ann's forthcoming book and the distillation of her experience of living on both sides of the gender divide, her 24 years of leadership experience, her work in the...
Celebrating Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Identities
With an unprecedented of transphobic legislation around the country, it is easy for the psychological well being of trans, nonbinary and people other genders to be harmed. While a vocal minority attack gender variant people, many more respect gender diverse people for having the courage to live their truths, despite the adversity so many face. This workshop is a celebration of authenticity and inner strength!
