+ Education:

Rivier University B.S., summa cum laude, paralegal studies, minor in philosophy

University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Cornell University, ILR School (NYC) (1.) Diversity & Inclusion Professional Certificate (2) Advanced Employee Relations & Investigations Certificate

Worcester State University/Higher Education Consortium of Central MA (HECCMA) Certificate in College Teaching

University of New Hampshire, Division of Professional Development and Training Certificate in Human Resources Management

Association of Talent Development Certificate in Training

+ Additional Post Graduate Education:

Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) Completed certified instruction from MCAD regarding How to Train on Harassment and Discrimination and How to Conduct Internal EEO Investigations

Harvard Medical School Completed training from Harvard Medical School, in collaboration with Fenway Health, regarding excellence in health care for the LGBTQ community.

History Un-Erased Attended summer institute, focused on LGBTQ education.

+ Experience:

Current

Sanborn Diversity Training Solutions LLC, Founder and President 2021 – present

Prior

SpeakOUT Boston, Speaker, speakers' bureau 2020 – present

Seacoast Outright, A non-profit which supports and advocates for LGBTQ youth Board Member and Speaker 2016 – 2018

Law Office of Rebecca J. Rutter/ Law Office of Rebecca Rutter-Sanborn Founder and Attorney 2001 – 2018

+ Professional Memberships:

Association for Talent Development (ATD)

Diversity Workforce Coalition

Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce

Greater Derry-Londonderry Chamber of Commerce

National Diversity Council

New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits

Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)

+ Community Boards & Committees:

Alexander Eastman Foundation, Board of Trustees

Center for Life Management (CLM) Board of Directors

New Hampshire Businesses for Social Responsibility DEI Advisory Group

New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits DEI Advisory Committee

Robert Frost Farm Historical Site, Board of Trustees

+Bio:

Rebecca Sanborn, JD (she/her/hers) is the president and founder of Sanborn Diversity Training Solutions, LLC, which provides diversity, equity, and inclusion training and consulting to corporate and nonprofit organizations, regarding LGBTQ cultural proficiency and best practices.

As a proud bisexual woman, Rebecca puts the "B" in LGBTQ! Given that she is a member of the community herself, Rebecca is able to bring an element of personal, lived experience to her work.

Rebecca is passionate about human rights, equality, diversity, and inclusion. She believes that education is one of the most powerful tools we have to help improve society. Rebecca is devoted to educating people around the issues of LGBTQ sensitivity and acceptance.

Prior to starting her own company, Rebecca operated her own legal practice. She has a Juris Doctor from the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in paralegal studies from Rivier University. She holds numerous certificates including: Certificate in College Teaching from the Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts (HECCMA), Diversity and Inclusion Professional Certificate from Cornell University ILR School, Certificate in Advanced Employee Relations and Investigations from Cornell University ILR School, Certificate in Human Resources Management from the University of New Hampshire Division of Professional Development and Training, and Certificate in Training from the Association of Talent Development.

Rebecca has completed certified instruction from the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) regarding How to Train on Harassment and Discrimination Prevention, as well as on Conducting Internal EEO Investigations. Rebecca has also received training from Harvard Medical School on excellence in health care for the LGBTQ+ community.

Rebecca lives in Derry, New Hampshire with her spouse, Gabe, her mother, Linda, and their menagerie of pets.

+ Background:

Rebecca Sanborn brings a deep well of experience to her work. Experience gained through many years of practicing law and additional years serving as a community advocate and leader for causes and values that she believes in.

After operating her own law practice for nearly two decades, Rebecca decided to take her career to a new direction. Her new path combines her love of teaching and public speaking with her legal and business expertise, and allows her to focus on her passion for diversity, inclusion, and equality issues. As a member of the LGBTQ community herself, Rebecca is also able to bring an element of personal, lived experience to her work.

She is deeply grateful for the opportunity which life presented her to pursue her dream of educating and training others, and helping make positive change happen – one person, one organization, one community at a time.