Notable Moments
April 2020
Invisible Stories Interview Link: https://invisiblestories.libsyn.com/episode-1-with-dina-proto
January 2020
Board Secretary; The Pride Chamber Orlando
November 2019
1199 SEIU 1199 Training & Upgrading Fund Presenter; Presented the 1st ever LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency Training (logo in dropbox) Link: http://1199trainingfund.org/2019/12/02/nursing-conference-2019
October 2019
Board of Directors; The Pride Chamber Orlando
April 2019
University of Central Florida Keynote Speaker & Panelist; Link: https://events.ucf.edu/event/1229776/what-is-gender-affirming-healthcare/
March 2019
Florida Association Directors of Nursing/LTC (FADONA) Speaker; Delivered 1st Ever LGBTQ+ Presentation in its’ 32 Year History. Link: http://www.fadona.org/2019/Updated%20Brochure%202019%202.18.pdf
November 2018
University of Florida College of Pharmacy; Delivered University of Florida’s 1st LGBTQ+ Lecture in Celebration of Transgender Awareness Week Link: https://pharmacy.ufl.edu/lgbtq-allies-subcommittee/
October 2018
Florida Medical All Stars Featured Speaker Link: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Florida-Medical-All-Stars-Expo-Saturday–Oct-6th-Regist er-NOW-and-SAVE-.html?soid=1109014349961&aid=g6mOK_hEfGM
February 2018
Named President Emeritus Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Nevada (GLCCNV)
November 2017
Published Author of Identity Impact: When Society’s Expectations Collide with the Authentic Self Link: https://www.amazon.com/Identity-Impact-Societys-Expectations-Authentic/dp/1946384186
November 2017
Interview with Publish Your Purpose Press, Jenn T. Grace / CEO Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRL5YpnAgVk
August 2017
Business Equality Magazine Interview Link: https://businessequalitymagazine.com/dina-proto-cultivating-change-through-communication/
October 2017
Interview with The Out Entrepreneur / Rhodes Perry Link: https://www.rhodesperry.com/episodes/044-follow-your-heart-and-be-a-change-agent-in-yourbusiness-with-author-and-speaker-dina-proto
August 2017
University of Notre Dame Mendoza School of Business Non-Profit Certification
October 2016
Vegas Inc. Interview Link: https://vegasinc.lasvegassun.com/business/2016/oct/17/businesses-find-new-opportunities-wi th-lgbt-certif/
April 2015
Certificate of Commendation Senator Harry Reid for Providing Diverse Options to Consumers in Nevada
April 2015
Opened Teazled Greeting Cards & Gifts Shop on Fremont Street, Las Vegas Las Vegas’ 1st LGBT Greeting Card Brick & Mortar store.
August 2014
Las Vegas Review Journal Interview Link: https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/business-conference-for-gays-lesbians-draws-700/
July 2014
Vegas Inc. Interview Link: https://vegasinc.lasvegassun.com/news/2014/jul/27/lgbt-owned-companies-come-out-closet-t hey-find-sup/
Jan 2014
Founded Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Nevada (GLCCNV) Links: https://affinityincmagazine.com/chamber-president-urges-nevadas-lgbt-businesses-to-seek-ce rtification/
2013
Recognized by Congresswoman Dina Titus for contributions to the LGBT Community
December 2011
Certified as LGBT Business Enterprise through the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
August 2011
Co-Founded Teazled Greeting Cards, Inclusive Greeting Cards & Gifts for the LGBTQ+ Community, their families and friends
Link: https://teazled.com
1999
Nursing Degree
1989
Business Administration Degree