When it comes to speaking as part of a panel, discussion group, keynote speaker or workshop leader, it is hard to find anyone as competent or experienced as Robyn Ochs. Currently, Ochs tours college campuses around the United States speaking on culture related to LGBTQ+ issues and concerns. For, having been active in the community for over 50 years, there are few bisexual activists which have been as successful as promoting acceptance of self and equality among peers as Robyn.
An editor of the Boston Bisexual Women's Newsletter, a Bi quarterly for women and two anthologies Getting Bi: and RECOGNIZE, Robyn also has a presence in the world of publication. In addition, experiences with regards to writing goes well beyond the LGBTQ+ community.
The activist and writer has also published a number of non-fiction books related to different areas including women's studies, multiculturalism and LGBTQ+ history in Canada as well as the United States. In doing so, Robyn has become one of the only bisexuals to craft a definition which could actually relate to most whom identify in this manner. While this is the case, Ochs still recognizes the long time reality that there are often as many definitions of bisexuality as there are bisexuals.
Ochs definition of bisexuality is about as close as Webster's might come if ever incorporating the term into the dictionary. For, Robyn's definition acknowledges the potential to be attracted to people of one gender, not necessarily at the same time, sexually or romantically and to people of more than one gender, not necessarily at the same time or in the same way or degree. Thus, crashing several myths with regards to bisexuals not having the ability to maintain monogamous or long lasting relationships or, lacking the ability to be involved with people of other sexual orientations.
The Advocate magazine recently included Robyn in a 50 Heroes 50 States listing which was in large part thanks to Teen Vogue whom places Ochs as one of 9 women which identify as bisexual making history. In large part, both honors were given due to the activist's ongoing commitment of intersectional, community and commitment based activism. Whereas, Robyn has also worked with other communities in building bridges and coalitions across different communities.
Having served on several committees including MassEquality for 12 years and as part of the LGBTQ+ Youth Commission in Massachusetts for three, the activist also has experience when it comes to promoting and equality and speaking to youth. The latter of which is something Robyn hopes to continue to do for years to come. For, speaking to college age youth is something Ochs hopes will have a major impact when it comes to self-acceptance and equality for all.
In relation to Och's work on college campuses, one of the most recent awards provided to the activist is that of the Campus Pride's Voice and Action Award. Whereas, all the awards and honors provided Ochs show that the activist is respected not only by community members and organizations but others as well.
In addition to the lifetime achievement award, Robyn was also presented with an award for an active and lengthy presence in the LGBTQ+ movement for over 50 years. The award provided by the director of the National Task Force was based on Och's goal to gain inclusivity for all LGBTQ+ members within the larger Queer community. For, had it not been for the work of Robyn and other community members, bisexuals would most likely still lack visibility when it comes to the LGBTQ+ community as well as the world at large.
An editor of the Boston Bisexual Women's Newsletter, a Bi quarterly for women and two anthologies Getting Bi: and RECOGNIZE, Robyn also has a presence in the world of publication. In addition, experiences with regards to writing goes well beyond the LGBTQ+ community.
The activist and writer has also published a number of non-fiction books related to different areas including women's studies, multiculturalism and LGBTQ+ history in Canada as well as the United States. In doing so, Robyn has become one of the only bisexuals to craft a definition which could actually relate to most whom identify in this manner. While this is the case, Ochs still recognizes the long time reality that there are often as many definitions of bisexuality as there are bisexuals.
Ochs definition of bisexuality is about as close as Webster's might come if ever incorporating the term into the dictionary. For, Robyn's definition acknowledges the potential to be attracted to people of one gender, not necessarily at the same time, sexually or romantically and to people of more than one gender, not necessarily at the same time or in the same way or degree. Thus, crashing several myths with regards to bisexuals not having the ability to maintain monogamous or long lasting relationships or, lacking the ability to be involved with people of other sexual orientations.
The Advocate magazine recently included Robyn in a 50 Heroes 50 States listing which was in large part thanks to Teen Vogue whom places Ochs as one of 9 women which identify as bisexual making history. In large part, both honors were given due to the activist's ongoing commitment of intersectional, community and commitment based activism. Whereas, Robyn has also worked with other communities in building bridges and coalitions across different communities.
Having served on several committees including MassEquality for 12 years and as part of the LGBTQ+ Youth Commission in Massachusetts for three, the activist also has experience when it comes to promoting and equality and speaking to youth. The latter of which is something Robyn hopes to continue to do for years to come. For, speaking to college age youth is something Ochs hopes will have a major impact when it comes to self-acceptance and equality for all.
In relation to Och's work on college campuses, one of the most recent awards provided to the activist is that of the Campus Pride's Voice and Action Award. Whereas, all the awards and honors provided Ochs show that the activist is respected not only by community members and organizations but others as well.
In addition to the lifetime achievement award, Robyn was also presented with an award for an active and lengthy presence in the LGBTQ+ movement for over 50 years. The award provided by the director of the National Task Force was based on Och's goal to gain inclusivity for all LGBTQ+ members within the larger Queer community. For, had it not been for the work of Robyn and other community members, bisexuals would most likely still lack visibility when it comes to the LGBTQ+ community as well as the world at large.
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