10-10:15am

Check-In & Opening Remarks | lite breakfast provided.

Keynote address, presented by Elijah C. Nealy, PhD, M.Div., LCSW (he/him)
Title: Nevertheless We Persisted: Surviving in the Midst of an Epidemic

Dr. Nealy's recently published book "Trans Kids and Teens: Pride, Joy, and Families in Transition" will be available for sale/autograph during Friday's conference.

Breakout Session 1 | choose one from below.

1. The Incomplete Guide to Trans and Non-Binary Identities, presented by LOFT Board Member Tony Arrien (he/him)
2. Serving the TGNCNB Community From the Start: How to Get it Right for Your Organization, presented by Rachel Simon (she/they) of Pace University
3. Accountable Leadership, presented by Loren Klein (he/him) & Diana Wilkins (she/they) of Rockland County Pride Center

Lunch | featuring a special lunch presentation | lunch provided.

Breakout Session 2 | choose one from below.

1. Creating Safe Schools for TGNCNB Students, presented by GLSEN Hudson Valley
2. Advocating for Undocumented & Detained Members of the TGNCNB Community, presented by Stephanie Lynn Ramos, Esq. (she/her) of Ramos Law, PC
3. Writing Letters for Gender-Related Care, presented by Elijah Nealy, PhD, M.Div., LCSW (he/him)

Closing Panel, moderated by Elijah C. Nealy, PhD, M.Div., LCSW
Topic: Enhancing Access to Services for Non-Binary & Gender Non-Conforming Community
Panelists: Wynn Heyward (they/them), Sylvia Cusack Johnson (she/ne/they), Rae Leiner (they/them) & Rowan Reyes (they/them)

Followed by Closing Remarks/Evaluations

Networking Social

Check-In & Opening Remarks | lite breakfast provided.

Keynote address, presented by Joann Prinzivalli, Esq. (she/her)
Title: Bend the Arc!

Breakout Session 1 | choose one from below.

1. Medical Options for Binary/Non-Binary Transition and Health Maintenance, presented by Robbins Gottlock, MD (he/him) of Phelps Hospital Northwell Health
2. Alternative to Violence Project: Transforming Power Workshop, presented by Alisha Kohn (she/her), David Fletcher (he/they), and Karin Elias (she/her) of AVP
3. Know Your Rights, presented by Kristen Browde, Esq. (she/her)

Lunch | featuring a special lunch presentation | lunch provided.

Breakout Session 2 | choose one from below.

1. Workplace Encounters: What it means to be Trans & NB/GNC, presented by Alexander Hershman (he/they) & Lucky Hernandez (they/them) of CANDLE Youth Pride's Leadership Project
2. Straight Pride Teach-In, presented by Rae Leiner (they/them), Ariel Churchill (he/him), & Maria Ramirez (she/her) of the Newburgh LGBTQ+ Center
3. Youth Up Front! Leading the Way and Creating Safe Spaces | A Session for TGNCNB Youth/Young Adults, presented by CANDLE Youth Pride & WJCS's Center Lane

Closing Discussion, facilitated by Rowan Reyes, MSW (they/them) & Robyn Schlesinger, JD (she/her)
Topic: Dating, Disclosure & Finding Your Support Network: A Whole-Group Conversation

Followed by Closing Remarks/Evaluations

Transgender Day of Remembrance Ceremony
In honor of the lives lost to anti-trans violence over the past year.

The LOFT's Transgender Peer Support Group
Open to TGNCNB people ages 18+, their parents, partners & allies

Night of Resilience
A community party, open to all. Featuring food, music, dancing, open mic & art showcases from ShowPonii & Charly Joaquin Dominguez

Note: This event has a $10 suggested donation cover fee. All donations collected will go to The LOFT's TransMission scholarship fund.