Hudson Valley TransForum
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- Friday, November 15 & Saturday, November 16, 2024 -
The Gateway Center, Westchester Community College
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY 10595
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 is NOW OPEN!
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!
Friday, November 15 (Service Track) Schedule
All day: FREE HIV/HCV testing with Westchester Medical Center's Mobile Health Unit!
| TIME | WORKSHOP/PANEL TOPIC | LOCATION | |
| 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM | Breakfast & Check-in | Atrium | |
| 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM | Community Welcome & Centering | Auditorium | |
| 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Supporting Mental Health in the Transgender Community: Understanding & Addressing Unique Challenges | GTW 226 | Learn More |
| 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Principles of Healthcare for Gender Diverse Youth | GTW 343 | Learn More |
| 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Into the Gender Expanse: A TGNCNB Community Introduction | GTW 131 | Learn More |
| 10:25 AM - 11:40 AM | Anxiety, the Nervous System & the Power of Human Connection | GTW 226 | Learn More |
| 10:25 AM - 11:40 AM | Housing and Employment Rights for Trans & Non-Binary Communities | GTW 131 | Learn More |
| 10:25 AM - 11:40 AM | DEI in the Workplace | GTW 343 | Learn More |
| 11:50 AM - 12:20 PM | Keynote Speaker: Elisa Crespo | Auditorium | Learn More |
| 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Lunch | Atrium | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM | Vision Boards for Self & Community Care | GTW 343 | Learn More |
| 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM | Working with TGNCNB Youth & Their Families | GTW 226 | Learn More |
| 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM | Intersectional Empowerment: Disability & TGNCB Justice | GTW 131 | Learn More |
| 2:40 PM - 3:30 PM | Panel Discussion: If Not Now, When? The Joys & Challenges of Transitioning in Mid-Life | Auditorium | Learn More |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Networking Hour | GTW 226 | |
| 7:00 PM | Campus-Wide Drag Show & Party | HAAB Theater |
Saturday, November 16 (Community Track) Schedule
All day: Health Screenings for HIV/STI, access to birth control, gender-affirming HRT, and more, with PPHP's Mobile Health Unit! FREE HIV/HCV testing provided by The HOPE Center at St. John's Riverside Hospital
| TIME | WORKSHOP/PANEL TOPIC | LOCATION | |
| 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | Breakfast & Check-in | Atrium | |
| 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM | Community Welcome & Centering | Auditorium | |
| 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM | Trans Masc Peer-Only Space | GTW 110 | Learn More |
| 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM | Trans Femme Peer-Only Space | GTW 226 | Learn More |
| 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM | Non-Binary Peer-Only Space | GTW 343 | Learn More |
| 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM | From Ally to Accomplice: Gender Identity and You | GTW 131 | Learn More |
| 11:25 AM - 12:40 PM | Trans Club: Healthy Vibes & Self-Care Chats (Youth in Grades 6-12 Only) | GTW 226 | Learn More |
| 11:25 AM - 12:40 PM | Overview of Gender-Affirming Hormone and Surgical Care | Auditorium | Learn More |
| 11:25 AM - 12:40 PM | Somatic First Aid: Taking Care of Each Other | GTW 110 | Learn More |
| 11:25 AM - 12:40 PM | Housing and Employment Rights for Trans and Non-Binary Communities | GTW 131 | Learn More |
| 12:40 PM - 1:25 PM | Lunch | Atrium | |
| 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Keynote Speaker: Peppermint | Auditorium | Learn More |
| 2:10 PM - 3:25 PM | Trans Inclusive Sex Ed | GTW 131 | Learn More |
| 2:10 PM - 3:25 PM | Weaving Our Web: Hope through Collaborative Art-Making | GTW 110 | Learn More |
| 2:10 PM - 3:25 PM | Writing and Thriving Outside of the Binary: Building Success for Trans and Nonbinary Authors | Auditorium | Learn More |
| 2:10 PM - 3:25 PM | Building Trans Wealth | GTW 343 | Learn More |
| 3:35 PM - 4:30 PM | Community Celebration & Networking Hour | GTW 226 |
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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