Terri Worman
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| Occupations | American feminist, LGBT advocate |
Terri Worman is an American feminist and LGBTQ advocate and focused especially on issues of aging within the LGBTQ community. Worman is an educator, trainer, and consultant.[1]
She attended Indiana University. Worman is also a classically trained violinist[2]
Career
For a time, she was a ranger at the Women's Rights National Historical Park. In 1989, Worman settled in Chicago, Illinois.[2] Worman started her advocacy work with the pro-choice movement and then evolved into LGBTQ and aging.[3] She has been active in Chicago advocacy groups including the Chicago Task Force on LGBT Aging, the Illinois Prochoice Alliance, and the National Organization for Women: Chicago Chapter (Chicago NOW).[4]
In 2004, Worman was inducted into the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame.[2] She has written for AARP[5] and works with that association on elder care issues at the state level on advocacy and outreach.[6]
Personal life
Worman is married to wife, Paula Basta.[1]
References
- 1 2 Thaney, Jackie (2022-05-16). "OutAging Committee". prideactiontank.org. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
- 1 2 3 "Terri Worman". Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 8 June 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ↑ Matti, Nina (2017-08-23). "LGBT-elder advocate Terri Worman shares her story". Windy City Times. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
- ↑ "Terri Worman". Chicago Gay History. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ↑ "Terri Worman". AARP States. Archived from the original on 8 June 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ↑ "LGBT-elder advocate Terri Worman shares her story - Windy City Times News". Windy City Times. 23 August 2017. Archived from the original on 8 June 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2023.