Bill Taverner
Founder & President
Morristown, New Jersey
About Bill Taverner
William J. “Bill” Taverner is a leading figure in the field of sexuality education, serving as the Executive Director of the Center for Sex Education (CSE) and the editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Sexuality Education. With a career spanning over three decades, Taverner has authored and co-authored a wide range of influential educational resources, including prominent manuals like All Together Now: Teaching about Contraception and Safer Sex and Older, Wiser, Sexually Smarter.
Taverner’s professional journey began following his graduation from New York University, where he obtained a Master of Arts in Human Sexuality. He initially worked at Phoenix House, where he developed a comprehensive sexuality education program for individuals in recovery from substance abuse. His efforts included creating the Verbal Informed Sexual Consent Assessment Tool, aimed at assessing the capacity for informed sexual consent.
As an editor, Taverner has significantly contributed to academic discourse in sexuality education by overseeing the production of the eighth through tenth editions of Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in Human Sexuality. His editorial work has extended to new editions of Teaching Safer Sex, which received the 2013 AASECT Book Award under his leadership.
Taverner is recognized for his extensive training of professionals in diverse fields, from education to healthcare, equipping them with the tools to address sexual health comprehensively. His workshops, such as “Unequal Partners” and “Making Sense of Abstinence,” have been instrumental in educating thousands of professionals nationwide.
His achievements in the field have been honored with multiple awards, including the “AASECT Founder’s Award” and the “Golden Apple Award” by the Association for Planned Parenthood Leaders in Education, affirming his pivotal role in advancing sexual education.
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Diplomate, American Board of Sexology
American Board of Sexology (ABS)
Issued November 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bill Taverner do?
Bill Taverner is the Founder & President of Sex Ed Lecture Series and also serves as Executive Director of the Center for Sex Education and editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Sexuality Education. He has spent over three decades authoring and editing educational resources on sexuality education.
What is Bill Taverner known for?
Taverner is known for his work authoring and editing influential sexuality education resources, including manuals like All Together Now: Teaching about Contraception and Safer Sex, and for developing the Verbal Informed Sexual Consent Assessment Tool. He has received recognition including the AASECT Founder's Award and the Golden Apple Award.
Where is Bill Taverner based?
Bill Taverner is based in Morristown, New Jersey.
Where did Bill Taverner study?
Bill Taverner earned a Master of Arts in Human Sexuality from New York University.
Who does Bill Taverner work for?
Bill Taverner works for Sex Ed Lecture Series, where he serves as Founder & President, and also holds a role as Executive Director of the Center for Sex Education.
Last updated February 20, 2026