Seth J. Rainess C-Suite Network Advisor Since October 2019
Personal Development
Seth Rainess is a TEDx & Keynote Speaker, Best Selling Author, and Diversity Consultant. He is on the PFLAG Jersey Shore Board and the Advisory Board of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Gender Development and Sexuality Clinic. Educationally, he holds many degrees including an M.S. in psychology and rehab counseling. He also provides workshops for the professional and corporate world on diversity and inclusion. Combining his 30+ years of experience working in the business sector and nonprofit organizations, he can offer wisdom from his own life in discussing the surprises, worries, joys, and rewards of life today. He regularly conducts seminars with open Q&A for professional development. He is often heard on radio shows. Seth offers a unique perspective on what it takes to be successful in today’s world by drawing on his rich life history.
When not speaking, Seth also works with a select few clients in closing their premium packages and oversees his online e-com store.
Recommendations
Seth J. Rainess | TEDx and Keynote Speaker, Author, Educator, Diversity Consultant
""Seth engaged our students with a message of hope and understanding for counselors who will work with transgender students. He inspired us to reflect and gain expertise through transgender courses and training in schools and universities.” Thanks again for you all you do.
Dr. José Miguel Maldonado
Department Chairperson & Associate Professor School of Education
Monmouth University"
Dr. José Miguel Maldonado
Department Chairperson & Associate Professor School of Education
"“Seth Rainess is an inspiring advocate for the transgender community. He showed our students his true self with his strength, honesty, courage, and willingness to share very personal details about his life from the beginning. I watched from the audience as students were so engaged in his presentation. I could honestly say he has changed student’s perspectives and even lives. I would highly recommend Seth!”
Lauren Brutsman, MBA
Brookdale Community College
Interim Director of Student Life and Activities"
Lauren Brutsman, MBA
Interim Director of Student Life and Activities
""...thank you for taking the time out of your busy life to offer us your insight and share your experience and journey with us all. I am sure that I can speak on behalf of my staff and myself in saying that we all left this experience with a greater understanding of the LGBTQ community. I again appreciate your knowledge and experience and will be certain to pass along the information and resources shared. "
Brooke Sikorski, LCSW - Outpatient Supervisor, Ocean Mental Health - Bayville, NJ"
Brooke Sikorski, LCSW
Outpatient Supervisor
