Jody C. Randall (she/her/hers) serves as the Director for the Office of LGBTQIA Education & Engagement at Texas Tech University and reigns as Miss Trans Texas USA 2020. She is a thought- and practice-leader in the development of cultural competencies within higher education and non-profit sectors. Jody is a member of the Gender and Sexuality Leadership Team for Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) where she serves as the Public Policy Liaison (2018-2020) and serves as Director of Administration (2019-2021) on the Board for the Texas Association of College and … [Read more...]

Ryan Rasdall is the Legal Assistant for the Transgender Rights Project at Lambda Legal, the oldest and largest national legal organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and people with HIV. In his role, Ryan facilitates the Transgender Rights Project’s work by, among other things, conducting research and analysis on issues facing transgender people. Ryan has also spoken about his and Lambda Legal’s work to advance transgender rights to various audiences, including the Connecticut Trans Lives Conference, the NYC … [Read more...]

Erin Marie Meyer is the Pro Bono Counsel at Proskauer Rose LLP, a leading international law firm. In that role, Erin works with a diverse network of legal services and nonprofit organizations to identify opportunities for pro bono lawyers to make a difference in the lives of low-income individuals seeking equal access to justice. Erin also provides practice support and supervision to lawyers handling pro bono matters addressing a variety of social justice issues. Prior to joining Proskauer, Erin was a senior associate at a large international law firm where her practice focused on complex … [Read more...]

Xander is originally from Virginia but spent much of his life in Georgia before moving to Knoxville, TN just this past November. He was a 2019 Jim Collins Foundation Grant Recipient. He volunteered with Alphabet Soup Atlanta during his time there, doing various trans-related fundraisers and events. After volunteering with Alphabet Soup Atlanta for many years he sought that same type of organization in Knoxville. Through his partner, Devin he heard about the work that Jack Knoxville was doing with the Trans Empowerment Project and knew that he wanted to be involved. He has been the client … [Read more...]

Jennifer A. Gay is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and owner of ReTHink Therapy, PLLC, in Dallas, Texas. In that role, Jennifer helps individuals, couples, and families, deal with a diverse array of Mental Health issues, including anxiety, depression, infidelity, and gender dysphoria. She also provides support for LGBTQ+ families to help them navigate the waters after their family member has come out to them as gay, lesbian, or transgender. Jennifer’s goal when doing this work is to help families gain a better understanding of their child's needs and go from a place of tolerance to … [Read more...]

Aydin Olson-Kennedy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Executive Director at the Los Angeles Gender Center. He is considered a national expert in the mental care of transgender and non-binary youth and their parents. He has been hired by numerous organizations and conferences worldwide to train other professionals about the psychosocial impact of gender dysphoria. Aydin earned a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, with areas of focus in multi-cultural and gender studies, sociology, and social work. In 2013, he completed his Master’s in Social Work from California State … [Read more...]

S. D. a self-proclaimed Southern gentleman with feminist roots is owner and founder of Uncaged Souls LLC, whose mission is to be a healing hub to create a safe place for meeting the health and wellness needs for his beloved communities. S. D. is a native of Gainesville, Florida where he obtained a degree in Family, Youth, and Community Science from the University of Florida. S. D. migrated to Atlanta, GA in 2009 to pursue a federal sector career where some of his most rewarding professional contributions include serving as Local Accessibility Coordinator, assisting employees with disabilities … [Read more...]

Elijah Palles (he/him/his) aka Eddie Broadway has been a drag entertainer in Phoenix, AZ for 10 years. During his time, he has held numerous titles, namely Mister Phoenix Pride 2014, Mister USofA MI 2017, Emperor to Reign XIII of the Imperial Court of Arizona, King Father to Reign XV of the Imperial Court of Arizona and is the current Mr. Trans USA 2020. Through his performing career, he has been an activist for transgender visibility and awareness. Elijah was the first elected transgender emperor of the imperial court of Arizona and enacted the Broadway Gatlyn Spectrum Grant that awards up to … [Read more...]