Event Overview

The Hudson Valley TransForum (HVTF) is a FREE two-day event bringing together professionals, community members, and allies to discuss and explore the needs of the Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Non-Binary (TGNCNB*) community. The event is open to everyone, but TGNCNB people are the center and focus of this gathering. HVTF is organized by The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center in partnership with Westchester Community College.

Join us for two transformative days of workshops, keynote presentations, panel discussions, networking, and more! Additionally, we’re excited to host the Campus-Wide Drag Show on Friday evening, which is open to all regardless of conference attendance.

Conference Tracks

• Friday, November 15 (Service Track): Workshops focused on professional training to enhance knowledge and skills in serving the TGNCNB community.
• Saturday, November 16 (Community Track): Workshops focused on community-centered spaces for empowerment and pride.

Registration

The Hudson Valley TransForum is a free event. Your answers to the registration form will help us prepare for the day. Whether you can attend both days or only part of the event, we welcome your participation. Your voice and presence are vital!

Event Schedule

Friday, November 15 (Service Track)

Workshop topics to include: Understanding TGNCNB Identities, TGNCNB Mental Health Considerations, Working with TGNCNB Youth and their Families, Self-Care for Providers, TGNCNB Medical Transition Options and Connecting to Care, Anxiety & the Nervous System (and more!)

• 8:00 - 9:00 AM | Check-in & Breakfast
• 9:00 - 10:15 AM | Session 1
• 10:25 - 11:40 AM | Session 2
• 11:50 AM - 12:20 PM | Keynote (featuring Elisa Crespo)
  • Elisa Crespo is the Executive Director of the NEW Pride Agenda, a statewide advocacy organization advancing the economic, health, racial, and gender identity justice needs of marginalized LGBTQIA+ individuals. As a trans Latina woman and the organization's first executive director, she is a trailblazer in the nonprofit sector. Elisa has successfully advocated for the Lorena Borjas Transgender and Non-Binary Wellness and Equity Fund and continues to lead initiatives that drive meaningful change for LGBTQIA+ communities.
• 12:30 - 1:15 PM | Lunch
• 1:15 - 2:30 PM | Session 3
• 2:40 - 3:20 PM | Panel Discussion
• 3:20 - 3:30 PM | Closing Remarks
• 3:30 - 4:30 PM | Networking Hour (Cookies & Refreshments)

Friday Evening:

• 7:00 PM | Campus-Wide Drag Show & Party

Saturday, November 16 (Community Track)

Workshop topics to include: Peer-only spaces for Trans Femme, Trans Masc, Non-Binary individuals, Hope through Collaborative Art-Making, Social Justice for Marginalized Communities, TGNCNG Housing and Employment Rights, Self-Care Practices for Every Body, Peer-only space for TBNCNB Youth, Intersectional Identities, Trans-Inclusive Sex Ed, Gender-Affirming Medical and Surgical Care (and more!)

• 9:00 - 10:00 AM | Breakfast & Check-in
• 10:00 - 11:15 AM | Session 1
• 11:25 AM - 12:40 PM | Session 2
• 12:40 - 1:25 PM | Lunch
• 1:30 - 2:00 PM | Keynote (featuring Peppermint)
  • Peppermint is a beloved icon in queer nightlife and a multi-talented actress and singer. Her electrifying performances regularly sell out venues worldwide, and she has released six albums, including "Hardcore Glamour" and "A Girl Like Me: Letters To My Lovers." Recent projects include guest-starring in Netflix's "Survival of the Thickest" and Hulu's "Fire Island." Peppermint is also a fierce advocate for trans and non-binary people, serving as the ACLU’s first-ever Artist Ambassador for Trans Justice.
• 2:10 - 3:25 PM | Session 3
• 3:35 - 4:30 PM | Community Celebration & Networking Hour

Event Location

All HVTF events will be held at The Gateway Center, Westchester Community College, located at 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY 10595. Doors open at 8:00 AM on Friday and 9:00 AM on Saturday. We encourage attendees to arrive early.

Parking: Free parking is available in Visitor Parking Lot 1, adjacent to the Gateway Center

Need Help?

If you experience technical difficulties completing the registration form or have questions about the event, please contact Sarah Jill, Senior Program Manager at The LOFT, at (914) 948-2932 x15 or via email at sarahj@loftgaycenter.org.

TGNCNB - Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Non-Binary