Free Event | All Are Welcome | Attend one or both days
Friday, November 22nd AND Saturday, November 23rd
250 Bryant Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605 (upstairs from The LOFT)
TGNCNB people are the center and focus of this event. You matter & your participation is vital.
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Friday, November 22nd | schedule subject to change.
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10-10:15am
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Check-In & Opening Remarks | lite breakfast provided.
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10:15-10:45am |
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.
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10:50-12:20pm |
Breakout Session 1 | choose one from below.
- The Incomplete Guide to Trans and Non-Binary Identities, presented by LOFT Board Member Tony Arrien (he/him)
- Serving the TGNCNB Community From the Start: How to Get it Right for Your Organization, presented by Rachel Simon (she/they) of Pace University
- Accountable Leadership, presented by Loren Klein (he/him) & Diana Wilkins (she/they) of Rockland County Pride Center
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12:25-1:25pm |
Lunch | featuring a special lunch presentation | lunch provided.
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1:30-3:00pm |
Breakout Session 2 | choose one from below.
- Creating Safe Schools for TGNCNB Students, presented by GLSEN Hudson Valley
- Advocating for Undocumented & Detained Members of the TGNCNB Community, presented by Stephanie Lynn Ramos, Esq. (she/her) of Ramos Law, PC
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Writing Letters for Gender-Related Care, presented by Elijah Nealy, PhD, M.Div., LCSW (he/him)
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3:05-3:55pm |
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
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4-5pm |
Networking Social
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Saturday, November 23rd | schedule subject to change.
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10-10:15am |
Check-In & Opening Remarks | lite breakfast provided.
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10:15-10:45am |
Keynote address, presented by Joann Prinzivalli, Esq. (she/her) Title: Bend the Arc!
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10:50-12:20pm |
Breakout Session 1 | choose one from below.
- Medical Options for Binary/Non-Binary Transition and Health Maintenance, presented by Robbins Gottlock, MD (he/him) of Phelps Hospital Northwell Health
- Alternative to Violence Project: Transforming Power Workshop, presented by Alisha Kohn (she/her), David Fletcher (he/they), and Karin Elias (she/her) of AVP
- Know Your Rights, presented by Kristen Browde, Esq. (she/her)
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12:25-1:25pm |
Lunch | featuring a special lunch presentation | lunch provided.
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1:30-3:00pm |
Breakout Session 2 | choose one from below.
- 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
- Straight Pride Teach-In, presented by Rae Leiner (they/them), Ariel Churchill (he/him), & Maria Ramirez (she/her) of the Newburgh LGBTQ+ Center
- 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
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3:05-3:55pm |
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
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4-5pm |
Transgender Day of Remembrance Ceremony In honor of the lives lost to anti-trans violence over the past year.
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5:30pm-7pm |
The LOFT's Transgender Peer Support Group Open to TGNCNB people ages 18+, their parents, partners & allies
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6:30-10pm |
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.
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Free to attend, registration encouraged.
Thank You To Our Event Co-Sponsor!