14th Annual
Live Out Loud Student EmPOWERment Summit
The Live Out Loud Student EmPOWERment Summit is focused on celebrating LGBTQ+ students and the adults and allies who support them. This half-day gathering is intended to connect and uplift LGBTQ+ students, Gender Sexuality Alliance members and advisors, and allies who support them as they work for equal opportunity and fairness. The event’s focus remains on fighting bullying and discrimination and bringing all students together.
Saturday, November 8, 2025
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Delaware Technical Community College, 21179 College Dr, Georgetown, DE
SPONSORED BY
Live Out Loud!
What is the Live Out Loud Student EmPOWERment Summit?
The Live Out Loud Student Summit is focused on celebrating LGBTQ+ students and the adults and allies who support them. This half-day gathering is intended to connect and uplift LGBTQ+ students, Gender Sexuality Alliance members and advisors, and allies who support them as they work for equal opportunity and fairness. The event’s focus remains on fighting bullying and discrimination and bringing all students together.
LGBTQ+ students and allies, GSA advisors and school staff, and parents are welcome – there will be resources for students and adults.
Enter the
Live Out Loud Student EmPOWERment Summit Challenge!
The school with the MOST students at the Summit will win a cash prize for their school’s GSA or Pride group!
Help your school win a cash prize for having the most students in attendance at the Summit! Show support by sharing Summit information and encouraging your friends to register and attend our November 8th event.
How Your School Can Win $500!
Register for the Summit
Complete the registration form on this page to register and reserve your seat at the summit.
Spread the Word
Create a video to encourage others to attend. Be creative and share why it’s important to unite all students against bullying and discrimination. Share it on TikTok, Instagram, and/or Facebook. Don’t forget to tag @unitedwayde, Delaware_pssummit & use #Pride25.
Attend the Summit
Your school must have a minimum of 10 attendees at the event to qualify. The school with the MOST students in attendance will win a cash prize for their GSA.
Event Details
Summit Schedule
There are targeted trainings for students, parents, advisors & teachers, and school administrators. We’ll provide the full Summit Agenda soon.
Saturday | November 8, 2025
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Delaware Technical and Community College
21179 College Dr.
Georgetown, DE 19947
Volunteer Opportunities
We will need trusted adults to help us out the day of the summit. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering to help out during the event, please sign up on the waitlist and you’ll be notified when the volunteer sign-up is available.
Keynote Speaker
Zoey Luna
(she / her)
Zoey Luna is an actress, activist, and survivor whose life story is both heartbreaking and inspiring. As a transgender Latinx woman, Zoey has faced discrimination and adversity throughout her life. At just 11 years old, she became an activist when her school district tried to expel her for being openly transgender. With the help of her mother and the ACLU, she fought back and ensured that educators in her district would receive training to treat every LGBTQ child with dignity and respect.
Zoey’s story led to her becoming a documentary muse in her teen years. She appeared in “Raising Zoey” and MTV’s Emmy award-winning “Laverne Cox Presents: The T Word,” – sharing her narrative and educating others about transgender issues. Zoey has delivered trans awareness talks to groups ranging from colleges to police departments. She frequently appears in various Pride campaigns and was the youngest co-grand marshal of LA Pride.
Zoey’s journey has not been without challenges. She was kicked out of her childhood home by her mother and forced to navigate the world alone at just 17. Throughout this difficult time, Zoey never lost sight of her dreams and continued to pursue her passion for acting. She landed her breakout role in Blumhouse and Sony’s “The Craft Legacy,” playing Lourdes, a Latina trans witch who desires to build community and make the world a better place with her magic. Zoey has also appeared in shows like “Pose” and films as Stephen Chbosky’s, “Dear Evan Hansen”, Parker Brennon’s feature “Hauntology”, Clarence Fuller’s “Destiny”, and is slated to release her first ever writing credit and starring role in Jimmi Simpson’s & Kyra Gardner’s coming of age slasher, “Slay”.
Through kindness, patience, and compassion for herself, she gained autonomy and overcame drug abuse, depression, and survived domestic abuse. Zoey is now a thought leader in the trans community, navigating her life by following her authenticity and encouraging others to do the same. Through her art, her social media, and her popular keynotes, she provides a model for resilience and perseverance, inspiring others to embrace their true identities.
Learn more about Zoey: collectivespeakers.com/speakers/zoey-luna/
Need a Ride?
We Got You!
We don’t want transportation to keep you from attending the Summit. That’s why we have organized buses to get you to the Summit! Sign up for a bus when you register to attend the Summit.
New Castle County & Kent County Bus Stops
From
Wilmington
Buses will pick up students from:
Riverfront Penn Cinema
401 S. Madison Street, Wilmington, DE
Departure: 8:15 am
Return: 5:30 pm
From
Newark
Buses will pick up students from:
Christiana Mall Cinemark
1200 Christiana Mall Newark DE
Departure: 8:30 am
Return: 5:15 pm
From
Middletown
Buses will pick up students from:
Westown Movies
150 Commerce Drive Middletown, DE
Departure: 9:00 am
Return: 4:40 pm
From
Dover
Buses will pick up students from:
Dover Mall (In Front of Dick’s Sporting Goods)
Departure: 9:40 am
Return: 4:00 pm
Sussex County Bus Stops
From
Delmar
Buses will pick up students from:
Wawa
38711 Sussex Highway Delmar, DE
Departure: 8:40 am
Return: 5:20 pm
From
Greenwood
Buses will pick up students from:
Greenwood Royal Farms
Departure: 9:15 am
Return: 4:40 pm
From
Milford
Buses will pick up students from:
Milford Royal Farms
Departure: 9:30 am
Return: 4:20 pm
From
Lewes
Buses will pick up students from:
Lewes Wawa
Departure: 10:00 am
Return: 3:45 pm
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the dress code?
The dress code is casual. You can feel free to wear what you want to express yourself as long as it doesn’t have any offensive language or slogans.
Will this be fun?
Absolutely. We will have some learning and workshops, but there will be plenty of time to connect with one another and talk to your friends and make new connections. We will also have a DJ for some fun tunes.
Are parents able to attend?
Yes, parents are welcome to attend. We will have workshops specifically, for parents.
Are advisors able to attend?
Yes, we encourage GSA advisors to attend and support their students. We will have specified workshops for them to connect and grow together.
How much does it cost to attend?
This Summit is brought to you by United Way of Delaware PRIDE Council and other partners so that is FREE of cost to you.
I'm interested in being a vendor. How do I sign up?
We welcome vendors to set up a table at the Summit! Fill out our vendor interest form, and we’ll be in touch.
Can I invite friends?
Yes, invite all of your friends. Remember the school that has the most participants in attendace will receive a $500 cash prize!!
Will there be food?
Yes, we will have lunch and snacks throughout the day.
I need transportation to the Summit Who do I call about Transportation help?
We will have bus transportation from all three Delaware counties. For more information, contact Cory Dunt at cdunt@uwde.org.
I’m not a part of a GSA. Can I still come?
Yes, everyone is invited. If you’re interested in equity and against bullying. THIS IS FOR YOU! You don’t have to identify as LBGTQ+ either, you can come as an ally!
I'm interested in sponsoring the event. What do I do?
If you’d like to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please get in touch with Tierra Fair- tfair@uwde.org to explore our sponsorship levels.