Hudson Valley Trans Forum

Fri, November 11th & Sat, November 12th
250 Bryant Ave, White Plains, NY

The Hudson Valley Trans Forum (HVTF) is a free, in-person & virtual, 2-day conference centered on education, advocacy & empowerment for TGNCNB communities and allies.

See event information below & stay posted for upcoming announcements

Schedule is subject to change

9:30-10am	Breakfast & Check-In
10-10:15am	Welcome & Opening Remarks
10:15-10:30am	Keynote Address Hybrid Space: Join in-person or virtually ⚧ The Power of Visibility presented by Shepard Verbas (they/he) of The LOFT LGBTQ+ Center
10:40-11:55am	Workshop Breakout 1 choose 1 workshop to attend from list below ⚧ New Transgender Healthcare Option in the Hudson Valley, presented by Loren Klein (he/him) of Rockland County Pride Center ⚧ How to Support Trans Youth, presented by Karen Marder, LCSW (she/her), Jessica Byars (she/her), Kishi Oyagi (they/them) & James Rubinstein (he/him) of Dutchess County Pride Center *⚧ Geeking Out on Gender,** presented by Mia Edwards (she/her), Ejike Figueira (they/she/he) & Sophie Gourgiotis (they/them) of The LOFT LGBTQ+ Center *Hybrid Space: Join in-person or virtually
12-1pm	Lunch, provided
1-2:15pm	Workshop Breakout 2 choose 1 workshop to attend from list below ⚧ Brain Health for TGNCNB Communities, presented by Z Paige L’Erario, MD (they/them) ⚧ Binary Code: Decoding QTBIPOC Identities in White Spaces presented by Nykia Sturdivant-Reyes (they/she) of CANDLE Youth Pride . ⚧ Medical Options for Binary/Non-Binary Transition & Health Maintenance* presented by Dr. Robbins Gottlock, MD, MBA (he/him) of Phelps Hospital Northwell Health *Hybrid Space: Join in-person or virtually
2:20-3:20pm	Panel Discussion Hybrid Space: Join in-person or virtually ⚧ Is Trans Visibility Life Saving? The Pros & Cons of "Mainstream" Exposure *Moderated by:* Shepard Verbas (they/he) Panelists: Ejike Figueira (they/she/he), Kishi Oyagi (they/them), Sylvia Cusack (she/ne)
3:20-3:30pm	Closing Remarks
Additional Event: 3:30-4:30pm	⚧ Networking Hour

Schedule is subject to change

9:30-10am	Breakfast & Check-In
10-10:15am	Welcome & Opening Remarks
10:15-10:30am	Keynote Address Hybrid Space: Join in-person or virtually ⚧ Finding Strength in Yourself and Your Community presented by Rae Leiner (they/them) of Newburgh LGBTQ+ Center & Salt and Cotton Consulting
10:40-11:55am	Workshop Breakout 1 choose 1 workshop to attend from list below ⚧ How We Get Our Houses In Order - Liberated Survival is Black, Non-Binary, and Trans First presented by Rae Leiner (they/them) & Dr. Jasmine Syedullah (she/her) of Newburgh LGBTQ+ Center & Salt and Cotton Consulting ⚧ Live and In Color: Makeup Workshop, presented by Ejike Figueira (they/she/he) of The LOFT LGBTQ+ Center ⚧ Queering Self-Care* presented by Elias VanDette (they/he) of Queery *Hybrid Space: Join in-person or virtually
12-1pm	Lunch, provided During lunch, you're invited to join a Peer Meet Up Space! Peer Meet Ups are facilitated, open-topic conversation spaces for community to meet with other folx with similar identities. Peer Meet Up spaces will include: Transfemme \| Transmasc \| Non-Binary \| Questioning Gender \| Ally
1-2:15pm	Workshop Breakout 2 choose 1 workshop to attend from list below ⚧ Creating Space for Gender Euphoria (youth-focused workshop), presented by Weston Siano (he/him) & Liz Verrastro (she/her) of WJCS Center Lane ⚧ Out at Work: A Conversation on Navigating the Workplace as a TGNCNB Professional presented by Jade Watts (they/them) ⚧ With Love: A Conversation on Body Positivity & Self-Image (18+ space)* presented by Gina Pellicci (she/her) and Evelyn Parker (they/them) of Inner Lakes Therapy *Hybrid Space: Join in-person or virtually
2:20-3:20pm	Community Conversation Hybrid Space: Join in-person or virtually ⚧ Reclaiming Femininity and Masculinity, facilitated by Ejike Figueira (they/she/he) & Stephen McMahon (they/he) of The LOFT LGBTQ+ Center
3:20-3:30pm	Closing Remarks
Additional Event: 4-4:45pm	⚧ Transgender Day of Remembrance Ceremony Hybrid Space: Join in-person or virtually
Additional Event: 4:45-5:30pm	Community dinner, provided
Additional Event: 5:30-7pm	⚧ Transgender Peer Support Group Hybrid Space: Join in-person or virtually The Transgender Peer Support Group is an open-topic peer support group open to TGNCNB community, or folx questioning their gender, ages 18+. This meeting will be offered as a hybrid with the opportunity to join in-person or virtually.
Additional Event: 6:30-10pm	⚧ Night of Resilience Community Party celebrating trans joy & strength featuring TGNCNB performers, art, games, music & dancing, and open mic

The 2022 Hudson Valley Trans Forum is supported by the NYS Department of Health AIDS Institute, NYS Senator Shelley Mayer and the Circle Care Center. Thank you!

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